A Certain Idea of French Design

Charles de Gaulle famously spoke of "a certain idea of France."

For more than thirty years, Stilic Force has embraced a certain idea of design: simple, clever, locally manufactured products that combine functionality, creativity and a touch of humor.

It is therefore no surprise that the General has inspired several creations in our collection.

The General Corkscrew – "The Corkscrew That Understood You"

The centerpiece of our Gaullist collection is undoubtedly The General, a premium corkscrew whose silhouette immediately recalls General de Gaulle himself.

"The corkscrew that understood you."

The slogan playfully references one of de Gaulle's most famous speeches: "I have understood you!"

Elegant, sturdy and unmistakably French, this corkscrew perfectly embodies our philosophy: creating everyday objects that are both practical and memorable.

Price: €59

After the Aircraft Carrier... Comes the Handbag Holder!

One of our most popular creations is the Charles de Gaulle Bag Holder.

"After the aircraft carrier... here's the handbag carrier!"

In French, the joke works perfectly because both objects begin with "porte" ("carrier" or "holder"), turning France's famous aircraft carrier into an elegant table hook for handbags.

Small, practical and discreet, it keeps your bag safely suspended instead of resting on the floor.

Price: €12

Fromages de Gaulle – A Tribute to France's Legendary Cheeses

One of the most famous quotations attributed to Charles de Gaulle is:

"How can anyone govern a nation that has 246 varieties of cheese?"

This legendary sentence inspired our Fromages de Gaulle cheese board.

Measuring 40 × 40 cm, it celebrates one of France's greatest culinary traditions while paying tribute to the General's legendary wit.

Because in France, history and gastronomy have always shared the same table.

Limited Edition – €59

De Gaulle Wars

Our collection also includes De Gaulle Wars, a series of three illustrated posters inspired by classic movie artwork.

Mixing historical references with cinematic aesthetics, these artworks blend French history and pop culture into bold graphic compositions.

Whether you're passionate about history, graphic design or simply enjoy clever visual humor, De Gaulle Wars offers a unique collector's piece.

Set of three A3 posters – €15

Why Does General de Gaulle Still Inspire Designers?

The recent success of the new films proves that Charles de Gaulle has become much more than a historical figure.

His profile, his speeches and his vision of France have entered popular culture alongside icons such as Napoleon, the Eiffel Tower and Astérix.

At La Boutique du Futur, we enjoy transforming these cultural references into useful everyday objects—not to mock them, but to celebrate them with creativity and affection.

The Gaullist Collection

• The General – Corkscrew – €59
• Charles de Gaulle Bag Holder – €12
• Fromages de Gaulle – Limited Edition Cheese Board – €59
• De Gaulle Wars – Set of 3 Posters – €15

A Certain Idea of French Creativity

Since the 1990s, Stilic Force has been designing original products made in France that combine innovation, humor and craftsmanship.

Our General de Gaulle collection perfectly illustrates this philosophy: transforming history into useful design while keeping a smile on people's faces.

The movies invite us to rediscover the statesman. Our creations invite you to welcome him into your kitchen, your dining room or your office.

After all, perhaps General de Gaulle also had "a certain idea of French ingenuity."