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Victorinox Swiss Army Road Tour
Date/Time:Tue., June 2, 9:00am-8:00pm
Price: Free
In the PocketSwiss Army, youve come a long, long way.Susan Froyd I have a thing for Swiss Army knives. Dont you? Its so neat the way everything folds up in a practical ballet of metal and blades so functional. And the look of the knife, with its bright red enameled veneer, is just so sharp. Plus, the Swiss Army knife is a living testament to the idea that retro is better: Its better-made, longer-lasting and more classic in appearance than any of those modern do-hickeys without a history. So sure, Im ready to hop on board when the Victorinox Swiss Army Road Tour breezes into town in a 34-foot Airstream trailer and stops for the day at the Garment District, 2595 South Colorado Boulevard, on its tour through eight U.S. cities.
Inside the trailer, youll find a sleek retrospective display commemorating Swiss Armys remarkable 125th anniversary, recalling the day in 1884 when Karl Elsener opened his first cutlery workshop in Ibach, Switzerland, and presenting a veritable historical timeline of knives, timepieces, travel gear and more. And special anniversary merchandise will be available for purchase inside the Garment District, including everything from a limited edition replica Heritage Knife to an Infantry Vintage Jubilee watch. Sweet.
Date/Time:Tue., June 2, 9:00am-8:00pm
Price: Free
In the PocketSwiss Army, youve come a long, long way.Susan Froyd I have a thing for Swiss Army knives. Dont you? Its so neat the way everything folds up in a practical ballet of metal and blades so functional. And the look of the knife, with its bright red enameled veneer, is just so sharp. Plus, the Swiss Army knife is a living testament to the idea that retro is better: Its better-made, longer-lasting and more classic in appearance than any of those modern do-hickeys without a history. So sure, Im ready to hop on board when the Victorinox Swiss Army Road Tour breezes into town in a 34-foot Airstream trailer and stops for the day at the Garment District, 2595 South Colorado Boulevard, on its tour through eight U.S. cities.
Inside the trailer, youll find a sleek retrospective display commemorating Swiss Armys remarkable 125th anniversary, recalling the day in 1884 when Karl Elsener opened his first cutlery workshop in Ibach, Switzerland, and presenting a veritable historical timeline of knives, timepieces, travel gear and more. And special anniversary merchandise will be available for purchase inside the Garment District, including everything from a limited edition replica Heritage Knife to an Infantry Vintage Jubilee watch. Sweet.
