In the winter of 2020-2021, one of the world's most famous skiers, Candide Thovex, has finally launched his own brand "CANDIDE". Let's get closer to the brand, which develops outerwear, apparel, and accessory lines, and overflows with Candide.
Candide Thovex -
The Man Who Needs No Introduction
Candide Thovex needs no introduction as he has been a constant presence in the snowsports world for decades. His unique vision and stylish, technical riding inspired by snowboarding continues to inspire skiers around the world and has always created a new standard of the times.
Candide's career highlights include becoming the first French Gold Medalist at the Winter X-Games, standing center podium in all three ski disciplines (Big Air, Slopestyle and Superpipe), and finishing in 2010 after a major accident. Overcoming the adversity of injury, he has won the Freeride World Tour, the highest peak in freeride skiing.
Candide then turned to the world of film and exploded with energy and talent. Since the release of ``ONE OF THOSE DAYS'', which stunned the world with its epoch-making and shocking images, videos such as ``SKI THE WORLD'' released in 2018 boasting countless millions of views. produced and delivered all over the world.
"ONE OF THOSE DAYS" boasts an astonishing number of views
Candide's way of life , pushing the limits and constantly creating new worlds
Candide, then 16, has been surprising the ski industry since 1999, the dawn of freeride, with his fearless big-scale air tricks. He has had many accolades in the competition scene and has continued to push the envelope in everything he does. As you can see, the challenges after moving the center of activity to the world of video. Please take a look at the videos that have been announced on the Candide Thovex channel on You tube.
For Candide, skiing is a constant connection with nature that he dearly holds dear.
He was born and raised in La Clusaz, France, at the foot of the Alps. For Candide, snow and nature are always close by, and they are irreplaceable things that make Candide Candide. And skating is a means to express the creativity that can only be described as genius. Such Candide has finally received news that he has produced his own apparel brand "CANDIDE". Candide's challenge line-up has one new addition to the mix.
the newly born brand "CANDIDE"
conceived, designed and produced under the supervision of Candide
"CANDIDE" debuted this winter with a rich lineup of outerwear, apparel, and accessories.
All items in the collection are conceived, designed and produced under the supervision of Candide Thovex. Of course Candide's favorite mitten gloves are also ants. Rather, it is a little surprising that the gloves are only mittens and goggles. When you look at its design and texture, you can see that it is full of Candide. Candide, who has been active as a signature rider of Quicksilver for 19 years, is now an icon himself.
With Candide at the core, the mission of "CANDIDE", which is organized by passionate creators with extensive experience on snow, is to bring to the market something that is both innovative and back to basics.
It is a specification that focuses on functionality and usability so that riders can freely express their rich creativity and fully demonstrate their high-level riding skills.
Commitment to consideration for the natural environment
The products meet Candide's needs and are made with the highest degree of consideration for the natural environment. Among the wide range of collections, the most notable items include C1 Jacket, C1 Pant, C1 Insulator Hoodie, and C1 Polar. All of these are made from organic or recycled materials. Let's take a look at some of the lineup.
2020-21 model lineup
( official online store https://www.candide.co/ )
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how can i get it?
In fact, when the press release was released, there was little information, so when the STEEP editorial department inquired whether it was possible to order from Japan and what the selling price was, they immediately went to the official website's online store for Japanese yen. introduced a price. (Response is super fast)
Currently, it is possible to purchase from Japan on the online store. It is scheduled to be delivered in 5 to 8 days after ordering with card payment. Shipping costs are based on the weight of the order. Full-scale landing in Japan will start next season.
Click here for the official website https://www.candide.co/
To learn more about Candide, check out the video here!
To learn more about Candide, check out the video here!CANDIDE THOVEX || FEW WORDS
A document about Candide's life
FEW WORDS an award winning documentary that retraces the life story of the most accomplished skier in the world Candide Thovex. This film gives us an insight into the legend behind the goggles and takes us to the most beautiful mountains on the planet.
A documentary about the life of one of the world's most successful skiers, Candide. Winner of The Best Cinematography Award and The Best Documentary Award at the Powder Awards. Behind the goggles of legend Candide, the work takes the viewer to the most beautiful mountain on earth.