Pedaler Clothing Spring 2010 Collection

A new apparel line marries cycling functionality and sustainable materials with streetwear sensibility

Targeting the growing market of bicycle commuters, Pedaler Clothing incorporates technical elements into clothing and accessories that could pass as a standalone streetwear line. Both tops and bottoms have ergonomic cuts made for the cycling movements, use sustainable bamboo wherever possible, and feature subtle reflective flourishes for added safety. Hoodies and t-shirts benefit from extended sleeves and torsos, with jersey pockets on the rear. The …

Caracalla Bagaglio Commemorative Motorsport Collection

Handmade leather bags designed to match historic race cars

by Quincy Moore U.K.-based makers of luxury Italian-leather holdalls Caracalla Bagaglio fashions their “Commemorative Motorsport Collection” line after the past triumphs of famous race cars and their drivers. The company, owned by motorsports aficionado Simon Jordan, borrows its first name from the Roman emperor whose historic baths were the site of Ferrari’s first victory in 1947 and gets its surname from the word for luggage …

Cult Streetwear

A new book chronicling the streetwear phenomenon from Adidas to X-Large

At a moment when most aren’t even sure what streetwear is anymore, “Cult Streetwear” offers a survey of the style’s most prominent pioneers. One one hand it’s an essential reference guide to the ubiquitous category, but on the other, author Josh Sims’ discerning analysis explains how people and brands helped streetwear reach its mass status. From clothing born out of “sheer necessity” to the undying …