Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Vélo Couture is Haute Couture


IT is not often that the Grand Palais, one of the historic monuments of Paris, is host to a giant Ferris wheel, a spinning swing, a shimmering mini Eiffel Tower and a parade of scantily clad models showing lingerie on a catwalk resembling the Champs-Élysées.

Read suite here.

Thanks to Erin for forwarding!

NYT Article by Jessica Michault

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Get Your Knickers On!



Come celebrate the bicycle this holiday season with B. Spoke Tailor on Saturday December 19th at Mojo Cafe. We will be showcasing new products as seen at the BikeStyle fashion show, offering custom fittings for riding raincoats, knickers, skirts, vests, and jackets. Accessories make perfect holiday gifts! We make recycled merino wool arm warmers and under the helmet hats, tweed top tube covers and spats.

Dress in your most fashionable cycling attire and take part in the Vélo Vogue photo booth. We hope to see you for merry times and fabulous fashions!

Cheers!

Monday, December 14, 2009

DIY Fashion: Wardrobe Remix Meet Bike

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Introducing a new DIY bike fashion movement called bike wardrobe remix. BWR is a flickr based group modeled after the wardrobe remix movement, a group of over 14,000 independent fashionistas that share their wardrobes and awe the audience with their prized thrift store scores. Now with bike. Help us demonstrate that real style isn't dictated and doesn't have to cost much, if anything.

Here's how:
1.Take a head to toe shot of you and bike
2.Tell us what you're wearing
3.Tell us what you're riding and where

Share your bike wardrobe remix with the flickr group. We'll be posting our favorites each week in a fashion round up. Here's the first:

June 5 2007
Lily of the Valley wears:
Vintage everything.
The shoes are purple, not black.
This is on our balcony, with my bike.



happy with whitey
Hunn and bike Whitey:
orange flea market cap sprayed gold
transparent turqoise byblos frames
padded-shoulder jacket with african stamps print
graniph photographer-series tee
APC trousers
Adidas Carlo Gruber's with built in ankle warmers
BREE postman's knapsack in grassgreen.
2nd (or even more) hand Romet foldable bike



The Corral Raleigh Date 1
Cosmoblue wears:
Dress: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Keds Dune Wedges
Bag: Matt & Natt purchased at Mooshooes in NYC
Watch: Fossil
Sunglasses: See Eyewear
Bike: 1970 Raleigh Lady Sport
Worn to: BIke date with the Hubby to a movie and dinner



early exposure to sad British pop music
Andulce wears:
Dinner jacket: Basement (borrowed from a friend).
Tuxedo shirt: Broadsword (borrowed from another friend).
Junkie fit jeans: Kill City (present from the second friend).
Pointy patent leather shoes: Max Denegri (all mine).
Bow tie: Gentlement clothing store.
Eyewear: Jack .
Bike: Oxford (borrowed from my girl rommate).
Books: "The Lost Language of the Cranes" by David Leavitt, "The New New Journalism" by Robert Boynton, among others.
I've just realized I'm very poor but I have good friends!
Photo: Guillermo Aguilar


We look forward to seeing more of what YOU are wearing and your bike!

one less car on market street

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This holiday season I am celebrating with many other SFers the awesome changes to our city streets, thanks to the amazing efforts from bike advocates and the cooperation of the powers-that-be!

How refreshing to cruise down several blocks on Market Street without having to fight for space with cars, and hello! Our first separated bike lane!!!

What a way to roll in the holiday season!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

VV Profile: judy b.

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Occupation: Literary artist
Hometown: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio - If you've heard of it, you must be a Pretenders fan.
SF neighborhood: The Fillmore
Type of bike: cyclocross with slick tires
Describe what you like best about your bike: I love the bell that rings of its own accord.
Describe your cycling experience in SF: I find that I can get away with really bad biking behavior when I'm wearing a skirt. I once made a very sudden and dangerous lane change crossing Market at Guerrero and not one horn blared!
Favorite time or place to ride: Riding into a still, dark night, catching a sudden whiff of jasmine: I love that.
Favorite color: Blue, green, or brown, depending on the day.
Favorite fashion accessory to wear while riding: A silk scarf.
Artist most commonly played on iPod at the moment: I use my iPod to relax, so I listen to Nawang Khechog's Music as Medicine a lot.
Describe your personal style: I buy pieces I love, whether they are "in" or "out" and then I wear them forever. I am attracted to funky, dorky shoes.
Vélo Vogue tip of the day: Skirts are super fun to ride in - and not even because they get you a free pass in traffic. If you're nervous, wear bike shorts, leggings, or tights underneath.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Sporty Chic

Adidas

SF Bike Expo fashion show

Lindsey AKA Ryan is pulling all the punches in her sexy yet sporty pin-up bike diva outfit!

Vintage Adidas jersey available at Pushbike
super cute super functional Fabric Horse utility belt
Chuey Brand cap
Denim leggings available at Sock Dreams
Fixie provided by Mission Bicycle Company

Photos by Richard Masoner

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Gwen meet blog- Hi nice to meet you!



Greetings fellow cyclists and fashion enthusiasts! My name is Gwendolyn Lee and I am honored to be a new guest writer here on Vélo Vogue. I recently organized the BikeStyle fashion show for Momentum magazine at the SF Bike Expo and prior to that I coordinated the Bike to Work Day fashion show for the SFBC. That being said I have done my research on bike specific fashions this year and I would love to share my secrets with you. I will be showcasing designers that transform a dull daily commute into a lively hip happening scene. I hope you find it helpful for sourcing the perfect gift this season for the stylish cyclist in your life. Especially if that someone is you!

Long live fashion with a function!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Grey

Cold On Grant St.

Grey day. Grey buildings. Grey outfit! Just put your hand in your pocket when the wind gets too chilly and you are ready to be one with the urban jungle!

dreams on wheels

Like this cyclist, I keep noticing this ad on the back of Muni buses. So I thought it was time to investigate. Looks like a trip to City Hall in the next week is in order!

dream on wheels

Dreams on Wheels is currently riding towards San Francisco City Hall’s South Light Court.

Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., except for 26 and 27 November.

The exhibit will coincide with the United Nations International Climate Conference set for 3-14 December in Copenhagen.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) in conjunction with the Embassy of Denmark , Washington, D.C. will bring the acclaimed exhibit Dreams on Wheels to San Francisco City Hall beginning November 19. Developed by curator Thomas Ermacora in collaboration with Danish architect and urban design consultant Jan Gehl, Dreams on Wheels showcases Danish cycling culture and Denmark’s commitment to sustainability via urban design that promotes active transportation.

The Dreams on Wheels exhibit has made an international journey, most recently stopping in London and Portland, Oregon. The exhibit merges urban cycling culture, design intelligence and environmental consciousness and features case studies on how cycling has affected Danish culture. It also considers the history and social development of biking as a viable transportation alternative.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

baby needs a new pair of shoes

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Behold my new boots!

New honey-tone italian booties from Bulo, Hayes Valley.
Jeans: DKNY Soho
Mid-length Herringbone coat: Loehmann's

Monday, December 7, 2009

free to be you and me

Urban cycling is about transportation, or as Mikael puts it, A to B -ism, but it's also about having fun.
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As this blog has pointed out many a time, you can wear anything on your bicycle. (We merely prefer when you look this colorful, striking and vibrant.)
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In a recent post on his blog, Dave from Portland pointed out that a bicycle represents freedom.
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And Adrienne commented that maybe instead of a Slow Bike movement, what we really need is a Freedom movement.

Bicycle Rights are Human Rights.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

all is merry and bright


It's dark! Put on some lights! Get on a freshly painted bike lane and come celebrate bicycle life in our city with the coolest folks in SF!

Come celebrate a monumental year for biking and the newest bike lanes with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition at our 14th annual Winterfest: Fundraiser + Member Party + Auction + Art Show!

Sunday, December 6th from 6pm-10:30pm
SOMArts Gallery, 934 Brannan St. (@ 8th St)

Enjoy a festive evening filled with the good cheer of bicyclists, amazing art from David Byrne, Dave Eggers & 60 local artists, and great deals on bike gear, local goodies & bike crafts. Winterfest is the best place to score the bike of your dreams at a great price.

Only $15+ for current SF Bicycle Coalition Members, flash your SFBC membership card for quick entry to the party. Bring a friend to Winterfest! Non-member admission is $40 & includes one year of Bike Coalition membership.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Great new SF fashion/bike blog


Join Vélo Vogue in welcoming Chloé Fleury to SF! She's the author behind the new illustrated fashion blog America Me Voilà!

Courage Chloé! Once you find your way around the hills (or if you choose to take them head on), biking in SF is FUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNN!!!!

Friday, December 4, 2009

time for some hot dudes

Not Amsterdam
not amsterdam
Photo by Ramona Wheelright

SF Bike Expo Fashion Show
SF Bike Expo Fashion Show
Photo by Richard Masoner

Fort Independence, Castle Island
Fort Independence, Castle Island
Photo by Lovely Bicycle

Scraper Wheelie
Scraper Wheelie
Photo by Adrienne

SJSU Fixed Gear Homies (My personal fave - I think he's just happy to see me!)
SJSU Fixed Gear Homies
Photo by Richard Masoner

Thursday, December 3, 2009

happy cycling|boards of canada


Music + bikes = a happy marriage!

Perhaps you've seen this animated mastery already, but if not, take a break from work now! You are now in for a treat!