A motorcycle jacket by Alexander McQueen, except for the fact that it’s not actually usable for any riding purposes whatsoever. Well, maybe a Vespa but even that’s cutting it close. The jacket is made of 100% cotton, which makes it 100% useless when riding a motorcycle, but arguably 100% ironic. Designed with distressed hemlines, epaulets […]


13 Jan
Purple and polka dot never looked so good

From Giro helmets to premium Bont shoes, the world of cycling has an abundance of fashion-forward gear. High end British designer and avid cycling fan Paul Smith has been a major fashion contributor to the sport, showing a deep passion for cycling from an early age. He began racing at competitive level at age 12, […]


8 Oct
More than just an eco-friendly bicycle

Bringing a whole new meaning to green living, while trying to creatively find ways to reduce your carbon footprint, the Bamboocycle has it all. The body is constructed of bamboo, a material that Mexico City designer Diego Cardenas found to be most ecologically efficient. “Bamboo is a biodegradable & renewable resource that can be sustainably […]


20 Sep
"Il était une fois" by Benjamin Lacombe

I don’t know why, but I’m a pretty big fan of pop-up books. Both that ABC3D book and Popville are legitimate works of art, and when done right they’re their own genre of awesomeness. It appears this Il était une fois book fits the above category, as this trailer for the book hints at. Illustrated […]


20 May
Making more than just baseball gloves and origami paper

I kind of like how Hermès isn’t afraid to move outside of the usual paradigm for luxury fashion houses. They’ve already created a baseball glove and origami paper, so why not a saddle? And if you’re gonna make a saddle, and label it Hermès (with corresponding pricetag to match), why not take it to the […]