#urban cycling
GEAR: Levi’s Commuter Fall 2015 Collection
After six seasons of developing cycling product strictly for men, Spring 2015 saw the first capsule collection of Commuter product designed specifically for gals. The line includes a skinny jean, technical windbreakers and jackets, and breathable knits such as raglan t-shirts with longer dropped hems and breathable crewneck sweatshirts.
This fall, the line for women has since expanded. Not only…
UYUNI, RIDE WITH STYLEbe Grace García
1. Tell us about your work it in a few lines
It´s a collection for urban cyclists, who wear sport or casual garments. Casual clothing deals with aesthetic issues while sportswear goes more on the technical and functional side, so I work on solving these needs on one same proposal with a specific design for city riders.
2. How did your ideas come up?
There are clothing items in my wardrobe which I don´t wear when I know I am going to ride my bike. As I am a daily urban cyclist and also a clothing designer I noticed a clear necessity of being able to dress up regardless of the way of transportation you use. From that point on I began to discuss the issue with friends and looked up on urban cyclist forums… so, yes there is a real need on that.
3. Where are you based and why?
Currently I live in Valencia, I came here for a master on sustainable fashion.
4. You are a girl on wheels?
Of course! I will not separate from my bicycle, It is an necessary ecological means of transportation, healthy and economical. Besides, people smile when riding their bikes, and I do like that.
5. Any future projects?
I will carry out on this project. Uyuni has had a warm welcome which has given me great strength for going on searching and developing processes.
http://elenacuadrado.com/
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GOODS GIRLS ON WHEELS IN TEL AVIVby Grace García
1. Tell us about your work it in a few lines
Stolen Goods started with a series of designed roll-top backpacks, focused on comfort and individuality. each bag was hand printed with silkscreen printed patterns and illustrations that we made. The special patterns are the main theme for the brand that has clean and minimalist cuts but with a lot of details in the imagery that we like to draw. Each print is intentionally uneven, and every bag is a unique and original Piece.
2. How did your ideas come up?
We both share a studio together and share a similar artistic line and influence, we wanted to start something that takes our drawing out of the paper and frame and to move it to basic everyday accessories, and make them unique. Every bag is made individually with a lot of work and thought. The main idea is to make new patterns for every new series of bags.
3. Where are you based and why?
We are based in Tel -Aviv, because this is where we’re from. But it can
change anytime.
4. You are a girls on wheels?
Yes, since 1990.
That’s why it was important to us to make a bag that will be
comfortable for riding. It’s very light weight and sit tight in your
back. It has a side zipper so you can easy reach for your stuff in
your bag even while riding.
5. Any future projects?
We are planning to make more bags designs, T-shirts and pajamas. And working on our next exhibition.
www.facebook.com/StolenGoodsbags
instagram.com/stolen_goods_bags/
Photography by Elad Baranga
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Ugh that awkward moment when you forgot your wet cycle gear in another bag. Thank god for gym clothes to change into
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Today’s my first wet commute. Had to dig out all the wet gear out and shake the cobwebs out. Also finally tightened the quick release seat. It kept slipping down when I hit bumps
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