BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB PARTNERS WITH SWIMWEAR DESIGNER VILEBREQUIN
May 17, 2024—The legendary Blue Note Jazz Clubis collaborating with swimwear designer Vilebrequin on a range of swimwear, ready to wear pieces and accessories featuring a vibrant print that channels the vivacity and rhythm of the Blue Note, seamlessly intertwining fashion and music. With Vilebrequin’s storied history of art and music collaborations, including legendary partnerships with icons like the Rolling Stones, Queen, and the Beach Boys, joining forces with New York’s most iconic jazz venue was a natural evolution.
LINE OF SWIMWEAR AND ACCESSORIES DEBUTS AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL MAY 17-19
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BEGINNING JUNE 1
Vilebrequin and the Blue Note will present their collaboration ahead of the 13th Annual Blue Note Jazz Festival in New York City and just in time for Father’s Day at the Cannes Film Festival from May 17-20 at Vilebrequin La Plage in Cannes, located at 64 Bd de la Croisette. The event will feature performances from Boom Brass and the Kevin Saura Quartet.
“Blue Note has been a staple of the New York music scene,” notes Vilebrequin CEO Roland Herlory. “I am a huge fan of the Blue Note clubs and it is an honor today to bring the spirit of jazz to our customers around the world.”
“This exciting partnership combines the sophistication of jazz music with the luxury of Vilebrequin's iconic swimwear, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for our clientele,” adds Blue Note COO Tsion Bensusan. “We can’t wait to showcase the perfect blend of style and sound through this collaboration.”
Crafted from recycled polyamide, organic cotton and linen, this collection showcases men’s swimwear, apparel and unisex accessories. Comprising six iconic pieces, the collection includes men’s and boy’s swim trunks, linen shirts, a bucket hat, a tote bag and a small pouch. Prices for this collaboration range from $75 to $310. The Blue Note Jazz Club x Vilebrequin collection will be available at vilebrequin.com, shop.bluenotejazz.com, shop-hawaii.bluenotejazz.com, at several Blue Note Jazz clubs including New York and Hawaii, and at Vilebrequin’s stores in Miami, Beverly Hills, Hawaii, New York and Milan. The line launches on June 1, coinciding with the Blue Note New York Jazz Festival which runs from June 1 through July 7.
ABOUT VILEBREQUIN
Vilebrequin has dedicated over 50 summers to refining the art of living at the beach—always with a sense of playful optimism. The secret to the House’s longevity? Never losing sight of the carefree freedom of Saint-Tropez in 1971, where our swimwear story began. Unrivaled since its creation, the original luxury swim trunk continues to charm generations of vacationers with its unique blend of humor and elegance. As we dive into tomorrow, Vilebrequin is focused on creating high-quality, long-life swimwear. Swimwear that can be worn, re-worn, repaired, and passed on.
ABOUT BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB
A cultural institution since 1981, the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City has become one of the premiere venues in the world. While jazz is at its core, the Blue Note continues to broaden its offerings with a mission to spotlight contemporary artists across all musical styles, backgrounds and cultures. The club and its sister institutions worldwide continue to draw massive household names with frequent surprise appearances from superstars like Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock and more.
Blue Note owns and operates New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club, Sony Hall and Arthur’s Tavern; D.C.’s The Howard Theatre; and Blue Note Jazz Clubs Worldwide, which includes venues in Milan, Italy; Honolulu, HI; Beijing and Shanghai, China; Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan; Napa, CA; and Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil.
For more information, please contact Carla Sacks, Joe Cohen, Samantha Tillman or
Kate Rakvic at Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000.
For more information about Vilebrequin, please contact
Caroline Kantor.
