{"id":100550,"date":"2023-04-03T12:16:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T12:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/?p=100550"},"modified":"2023-04-03T12:16:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T12:16:31","slug":"lanniversary-of-lart-de-lautomobile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/en\/lanniversary-of-lart-de-lautomobile\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u2019Anniversary of L&#8217;Art de L&#8217;Automobile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It all started in a garage in Lebanon, in Beirut to be precise &#8211; As a child, Arthur Kar spent a lot of time in his father&#8217;s garage. A constant presence: two Golf MK1s. At the age of 16, Arthur starts a training as a mechatronics technician at the Porsche Center in Paris. After about 4 years, he goes into business for himself, dealing in sports cars that he has reconditioned. The design language of the BMX, skateboarding and basketball scene combined with his passion for cars inspired him to launch his own fashion brand in 2017 &#8211; L&#8217;Art de L&#8217;Automobile &#8211; the art of the automobile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look back at the most exciting collections and pieces of the last 5 years of &#8220;L&#8217;Art de L&#8217;Automobile&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. CRASH TEST CENTER \/JAN 2018<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">&#8220;there&#8217;s a waiting list of people who wants to crash the car (..)&#8221;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">&#8230; Arthur Kar replies to Bella Hadid&#8217;s question if she can crash the Lamborghini Diablo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"1011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/crash-test-center-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/crash-test-center-11-1.jpg 807w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/crash-test-center-11-1-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/crash-test-center-11-1-768x962.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In early 2018, Arthur opened the exhibition &#8220;Crash Test&#8221; to mark the release of the collection at the time. The T-shirts came in short- and long-sleeved variants, with the former featuring &#8220;Crash Test for Safety Step 1&#8221; printed on the back and the latter featuring the &#8220;Step 2&#8221; variant. Characteristically, both T-shirts had the yellow and black Crashtest logo printed on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. CLASSIC GARAGE CREWNECK \/NOV 2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The black sweater with the boxy fit and the round neck, can be worn on both sides. The first wearing variant shows the typical lettering of the brand on the chest and the large, circular logo on the back. On it you can see a red Golf GTI MK1, which, as mentioned at the beginning, plays a big role in Arthur&#8217;s life. The inside version is more subtle, with just &#8220;KAR&#8221; lettering on the chest. Ribbed cuffs at the wrists and waist ensure a snug fit, while an oversized elastic band at the neck adds durability when putting it on and taking it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_golf_crewneck_reversible_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_golf_crewneck_reversible_03.jpg 403w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_golf_crewneck_reversible_03-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_golf_crewneck_reversible_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_golf_crewneck_reversible_07.jpg 403w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_golf_crewneck_reversible_07-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. LART DREAM KAR GRAPHIC TEE \/JUL 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The blue T-shirt comes with a large backprint on which the side profile of the legendary Ferrari Enzo&#8217;s can be seen. The typical lettering on the chest completes the top and literally just screams for warm summer nights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"609\" data-id=\"100474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_10.jpg 403w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_10-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"100478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_05.jpg 807w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_05-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_05-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"609\" data-id=\"100482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_02.jpg 403w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_02-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"1219\" data-id=\"100480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_06.jpg 807w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_06-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_06-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kar_-_enzo_06-768x1160.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.&nbsp;L&#8217;ART DE L&#8217;AUTOMOBILE &amp; GRASSI 10000 COLLAB.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>GRASSI 10000 has selected and revisited basic fabrics from the archives of a company that has been making workwear since 1925, and made them the basis of a collaborative format with people from the creative field. Arthur is one of them, and in collaboration he brings out a yellow uniform consisting of a jacket and pants. The jacket features the brand&#8217;s signature logo on the back with the Golf GTI MK1, but this time in a plainer, black version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_2-686x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_2-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_2-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_2-768x1146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_2-1600x2388.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_2-1029x1536.jpg 1029w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_2-1372x2048.jpg 1372w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_2-scaled.jpg 1608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_5_406x609-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_5_406x609-1.jpg 406w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L_ART_Grassi_10000_-_Photo_lookbook_5_406x609-1-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. L&#8217;ART DE L&#8217;AUTOMOBILE &#8211; VANS COLLABORATION \/ OCTOBER 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once again, Arthur Kar has been inspired by the first-series VW Golf GTI and has collaborated with Vans to redesign the ERA VLT LX. The sneaker was available in black and white with lettering on the sole, as well as the L&#8217;Art logo on the outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lart_de_l_automobile_kar_-_vans_collaboration_01-678x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lart_de_l_automobile_kar_-_vans_collaboration_01-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lart_de_l_automobile_kar_-_vans_collaboration_01-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lart_de_l_automobile_kar_-_vans_collaboration_01-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lart_de_l_automobile_kar_-_vans_collaboration_01.jpg 807w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lart_de_l_automobile_kar_-_vans_collaboration_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lart_de_l_automobile_kar_-_vans_collaboration_02.jpg 807w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lart_de_l_automobile_kar_-_vans_collaboration_02-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lart_de_l_automobile_kar_-_vans_collaboration_02-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just in time for the 5th birthday of the L&#8217;Art brand a new collection comes online on the 04.04.2023 which is available for purchase at www.lartdelautomobilekar.com. It pays to be quick, because the pieces are often sold out within a couple minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>&#8220;To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Kar &amp; the 10th of L\u2019Art de L\u2019Automobile, I wanted once again, to feature the one car that drew me into this world of automobiles: The Golf GTI. However, this time around, we have chosen to pay tribute to my father, the person who instilled in me this passion for cars, by taking the Golf \u201cback home\u201d and shooting our anniversary campaign in his garage.<\/em> (&#8230;)&#8221; (<strong>Arthur Kar on Instagram)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/crash-test-center-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/crash-test-center-04.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/crash-test-center-04-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photos: L&#8217;Art de L&#8217;Automobile &#8211; Lookbooks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It all started in a garage in Lebanon, in Beirut to be precise &#8211; As a child, Arthur Kar spent a lot of time in his father&#8217;s garage. 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