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 …

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 …

Alexander West Shirts

Extraordinary custom-fitted shirts styled to exact specifications

A former banker, Alexander West is no stranger to the button-down shirt. After finding a lack of smartly designed, nicely tailored shirts on the market he took it upon himself to create them. While he’s not doing shirts for women (yet), West took the time to make a custom-fitted shirt for me and the result is nothing short of remarkable both in fit and style. …