Fashion collection to celebrate 50th anniversary of Citroën GS

By CARSIFU | 24 March 2020


PARIS: Citroën has created a limited edition collection of textiles for the beach, pool and spa to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Citroën GS.

The collection has been designed in collaboration with Boutique Les Bains, the high-end design house and boutique within the iconic French nightlife institution Les Bains, in the heart of Paris.

Featuring the same colours and patterns used on the interior of the recently unveiled show car CitroënGS by Tristan Auer for Les Bains, the fashion line is offered as a complete collection including five individual pieces – men’s and women’s t-shirts, a bath towel, men’s swimwear and a backpack.



The men’s and women’s t-shirts and the bath towel are made from 100% Ecru cotton, reflecting the comfort and unique design found right across Citroën’s current vehicle line-up.

The collection was designed to capture the same sense of adventure and freedom associated with the original Citroën GS, and the spirit of the 1970s and 1980s.

Citroën GS was the star of the 1970 Paris Motor Show, later going on to receive the highly coveted ‘European Car of the Year’ title in 1971.

Its success, with around 2.5 million units sold between 1970 and 1987 (including GSA), demonstrates the global commercial appeal of the model.

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The GS recipe for success: a mid-range car (length 4.12m, width 1.60m, height 1.34m, unladen weight 900kg), with five seats, which was well adapted to the needs of its time.

Built in the factory at Rennes-la-Janais in Brittany, the GS had an outstanding exterior design. It had modern and aerodynamic styling, all-new flat 4-cylinder mechanics and a well thought out cabin.

On top of that, it was fitted with hydraulic suspension, which offered comfort and road holding that its competitors could not rival.

GSA succeeded GS in 1979. The car adopted sizeable bumpers and a tailgate for greater practicality. It was also fitted with a "diagnostic" socket under the bonnet, which allowed for various adjustments and checks.

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