Useful little leaflet (PDF) from Hermès.
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Hipster-hate blogs are multiplying online. But who are these much-maligned trendies – and why do people find them so irritating? Perhaps we should learn to love our skinny-jeaned friends instead There was a party going on in London E5; a house party in one of the Victorian terraces that line the streets in this modest area of east London. There had been parties on the street before, only on this particular Friday evening two months ago, guests wore Ray-Bans, deep-cut v-neck T-shirts and skinny jeans. They were also, according to one partisan report, in possession of “a sound system [ continue reading Hipsters? they are getting on some people’s nerves, or so it seems ] 15 October 2010  |  | category: clothes, daren't parent, the state we're in, tribal, waffle  | comments are closed  What a waste of tax money. This kind of… via 2.bp.blogspot.com What a waste of tax money. This kind of thing is clearly a result of poor urban planning. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE »» The Rubbish Bin via 2.bp.blogspot.com What a waste of tax money. This kind of…: .) “The past three years have seen the rise of the uber-techno, super-flashy, full-carbon fibre, bobby-dazzler road bike. The market for these bikes has expanded faster than a 45-year-old’s waistline, partly thanks to the success of the British cycling stars at the Beijing Olympics. Marketing departments have produced smart advertising messages that encourage a bit of freedom, elite performance and memories of teenage derring-do. And the result can be seen on Saturday and Sunday mornings as middle-aged blokes polish the rear derailleur, lower the mirrored shades and pedal into the hills. Every couple of weeks, you’ll see a girth of Mamils [ continue reading Mid-life crisis? Enter the ‘MAMIL’ ] 17 August 2010 | | category: clothes, cycling, Gallery of the bleedin' obvious, hills | comments are closed Tony’s post on how to change your style reminded me of a great magazine article I found awhile back ago in a 1954 issue of True Magazine for Men that I bought at an estate sale in Vermont. Entitled ”Look What Happens When You Dress As Smart as You Are,” the article highlights the style transformation of Columbia University student, Don Wardlaw. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE »» The Art of Manliness Look What Happens When You Dress As Smart As You Are: Vintage Images From True Magazine: .) [ continue reading Look What Happens When You Dress As Smart As You Are ] Surfer, climber, clothes manufacturer. Meet Yvon Chouinard, the 72 year old adrenaline junkie and founder of Patagonia clothing. Let’s go surfing Yvon Chouinard. Heard of him? He’s one of the good guys. A 72 year old surfer and climber. A die hard environmentalist. A former blacksmith turned climbing gear manufacturer who went on to found one of the most successful outdoor clothing companies in the world. Patagonia. Mockingly called Pradagonia by some – mostly those who baulk at paying the prices his products command – Patagonia manufactures first rate, functional, environmentally friendly products that stand up to years [ continue reading Yvon Chouinard | Sabotage Times ] Now that Spring randonneuring season is over, I can relax and monitor the suffering of other cyclists. My favorite form of spectactorship is the Tour de France. I’ve been watching the tour on TV since ABC broadcast 1/2 hour weekly recaps on its Wide World of Sports. On Saturday, I’ll be up at 6.am. to watch coverage of the opening prologue in Rotterdam. I’m indifferent to modern cycling equipment or the competition between athletes (game pieces on a board, Tom might say). The US-centric TV coverage always frustrates, but I enjoy the epic Alpine stages and S-curve sprint [ continue reading Archival Cyclists: Tour Edition ] Yarn Bombing. UPDATE: in a strange serendippycoincidence Gareth on his blog has found a fine example of yarn bombing, at this rate there will be html feedback howl! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE »» -1.png 600×750 pixels: .) To celebrate the launch of the iPad, design consultancy and technology research lab MAYA created a simple iPad application that can be worn by a cyclist as a back mounted display. The display acts as your own personal bike indicator, letting the traffic as well as any cyclist behind you know your intentions ahead of time. Called the MAYA Sprocket, the app uses the iPad’s accelerometer to perform a few basic functions. The app can detect whether you are going to stop or slow down, then trigger a “Stopping” sign that [ continue reading turn your iPad into a bike indicator ] 18 April 2010 | | category: Apple, can't make it up!, clothes, cycling, iPad, location+, maps & mapping, transport, travel | comments are closed cycle clothing for harlots – well that’s what they say. Men’s and women’s bike shorts, cycling knickers, wool jerseys.. This spring mountaineering season: Pull on your knickers, grab yourrucksack, lace up your tallest boots, help your pals with their bowlines-on-a-bight, and head for the hills. Here in Oregon, I’ll limit archivally-equipped outings to big, basic mountains – South Sister would be ideal, but the bold could go for Three-Fingered Jack, named after an infamously disfigured 19th century bandit. Archival Clothing is not responsible for the failure of wooden ice axes or hempen ropes. Archival Clothing: Archival Mountaineers. [ continue reading Archival Clothing: Archival Mountaineers ] Helmet B from Opton on Vimeo. Created by industrial designer Julian Bergignat. [via Bem Legaus!] (CLICK HERE FOR MORE »» bookofjoe Flat-Pack Bike Helmet: .) JakPak, The World’s First All-in-one Waterproof Jacket, Sleeping Bag And Tent – The Design blog. a sleeping coat already! Sleeping Coat – ReflectionOf.Me. Handed my shoes in at Gwythers for resoling, this could be Mr Gwyther who is doing my soles. This fellah is in Eccy Road!!! What’s that about? Soles from solare from cobblers, Verona, Italy. NALOPKT! the new Raindrop Besace bag, inspired by a trash bag, "yours for just $2,000." Bonus: it's waterproof. Hobo chic redux. Available next month at Louis Vuitton stores everywhere. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE »» bookofjoe Louis Vuitton Raindrop Besace Trash Bag — a snip at $2,000: .) Goretex and a host of others simply don’t do what they say but, even so, the bulk of Gore-tex seems to be very similar product to a sponge to me. Yes, you guessed it, the humble umbrella – by far the best and only piece of outdoor gear that is 100% breathable and waterproof. Sure if it’s windy you might get a bit wet as rain is blown under its protective shield but no wetter than wearing a shell probably and I know it’s not ideal for mountaineering – after all, having one hand holding onto an umbrella may make [ continue reading The Truth About Waterproof Breathable fabrics ] Happy now Clive? It’s also a sign you are a free-thinking person who is slender enough to tuck his shirt in! The level at which a man wears his trousers is directly linked to his age, researchers say. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE -> the Mail online | Home Why wearing your trousers as high as Simon Cowell is a sign you’re getting old…: .) Sometimes the imagination of humans just take my breath away. [via The Xerxy Web and thetrendygirl] (CLICK HERE FOR MORE -> bookofjoe Mojito Shoe — by Julian Hakes: .) Over at Runner’s World they’ve put together an instructional video to go along with an informative article on the difference between Granny Knots and Reef Knots. Well tied shoes are important to runners, but anyone can benefit from the simple change in knot tying-methodology outlined in the video below: Young people eh? tsk … we’ve gotta fix them. Reminds me of the Hackney police officer telling me that people were not supposed to cross roads except at ‘official’ crossing points. Whilst I wear a haz-vest often and think they are a good idea this piece seems to suggest more about clothing and reflective tape. If they are not simply enforcing the use of front and tail lights and are insisting on reflective clothing then the words: ‘ultra vires’, obstruction, harassment, illegal, abuse of powers, vigilante, all spring to mind. Will there be a curfew on black and dark-coloured vehicles [ continue reading No hi-viz vest means no cycling in Norwich ] 19 January 2010 | | category: clothes, cycling, scofflaws, tolerated crime and hypocrites, the new 'priest class', the state we're in, transport | comments are closed 1. Decide that quality matters and pay for it. In the end, it will save you time and money. 2. Before you buy, be selective. Scrutinize items for build quality, fit, finish, functionality and lasting style. If an item is not perfect, catch and release it. 3. Do more with less. Add a few key pieces to your wardrobe and wear them until they dissolve. Archival Clothing: Archival Resolutions: 2010. 19 January 2010 | tagged as: culture, kit for bikes | | category: clothes, lists | comments are closed Today is a guest post from Chas who writes the Oneupmanship blog. He lives in the UK, likes to hike/ramble and does a fair bit of cycling on his very cool vintage racer. More importantly, Chas is a big collector of vintage outerwear. You should definitely check out his expansive collection on his flickr page. Read more: Gear caster Under Creative Commons License: Attribution Share Alike A Perspective On Vintage Outerwear – the GearCaster. [ continue reading A Perspective On Vintage Outerwear ] It is very important that this sort of behaviour is stopped – how can we build a better and more equitable and sustainable society when people take their clothes off in public in Britain? Now off to Spearmint Rhino with the Sun in my pocket. “The former Royal Marine, who became notorious for his naked hike from Land’s End to John O’Groats in 2003, has spent much of the past seven years in prison for repeatedly appearing nude in public. He was yesterday found guilty of breaching the peace when he walked naked from Perth prison in December after [ continue reading naked rambler faces life in prison (for ‘so what?’) ] 13 January 2010 | | category: clothes, one world, scofflaws, tolerated crime and hypocrites, the state we're in, travel | comments are closed |  
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