Brick Lane

Custom built

To majority's relief I have decided to change the stance of Garderobe and introduce some framework to the endless styles that are represented in this blog (regardless of my love for random analysis of all things "nice") 

So the plan is to go urban, city, funky and with bicycles. I have developed this fascination with fixies and single-speed two-wheelers. And despite having my baby-blue cruiser  I still starvingly gawk at all girls and boys (obviously) whizzing through the streets of London or patiently bouncing on the junctions before charging into the space again.

I do commute on my baby-blue and constantly have to compromise with what to wear, so always good to see how others deal about it and what their carriage is like.

Whilst on my quest, have met some lovely outfits there.

Custom built

Raleigh

Check out Deigh Smith page, he's got some serious looks there, cutting edge, sharp, sleek ,very chic. We don't get much of that on Garderobe. Bring it on Deigh!

A dreamer

The cap, the Vans, the fringe. Very nice. Cheer up buddy.

There is also something generic about Brick Lane even though you would think that it is so alternative. Noticed the same Vans him and "Marilyn Monroe" above is wearing?... nice though

Spanish folk. I love the fact that she is holding a spliff in her hand. Noticed only during the post production.

Afternoon siesta @BrickLane

Teaser, taster, tweed & jaeger

 Just as you are about to maroon my overactive blog, I am going to throw at you this vampish look. Yes, I have more of that to come which will sweep you off your stilettos {or your vintage bike perhaps?}

So grip onto your handlebars and get ready to storm London, as we are heading into what it looks like a traditionally British summer. Thence I suggest you rethink your bikinis and get some serious layers out...and a pump....just in case...

Riding the trend

Cycling has always been around but somewhat "nerdy" and shunned vehicle, often perceived as a chunky, causing sweat and "what if it rains" hassle. But as we already know  fashion-mob has a tendency of picking up any refuse dropped by the general public just to turn it into the most sought after thing. A year down the road and the biggest designers would represent the item in their newest collections topped up with variations of additional gear, special wear and all things cool and wicked. 
Notwithstanding, the hipster-cycling has immersed from after WWII ages for more obvious reason: economical austerity, environmental concerns, and fitness obsession all this has radically shifted the outlook on lifestyle, resulting in cycling's massive come-back in cosmopolitan cities. In addition, the heyday of vintage and all things eclectic  made millions of fashionistas (who are often young and students) to take up cycling. However this time instead of flashing a the newest multi-gear bikes they drug the old grandads' bikes from their sheds to give it some good polish.  And that is the very same piece of junk you used to ride to the school until you would get laughed at by a peer group just to dump it in a shed to have a good matter of oxidation of a rust on it. At last you can cross it out from the 'shame list' and proudly ride your most sought after fashion attribute.

Not only it is an alternative mean of transport, it is also a tremendous money saver, fat burner, health booster and traffic jams' cutter which can also massively add to your look or even increase your outlook on lifestyle as it did in my case.

Many riders will agree that the best thing about urban cycling is that you have an advantage of discovering the face of your city, the back streets, buildings, peer citizens; and get to know your city as you have never seen it before. A bicycle liberates you from the 'moles' prison'- the underground, giving you the total control of time, location and route. You can even have your own personal seat for free! Imagine! 

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