Wednesday, February 25, 2009

CUSTOM SUITS + CUSTOM BIKES = CUSTOM BIKE SUIT

Pink details. I like that...all by bespoke tailor Timothy Everest & Rapha, who makes this amazing bike gear.

The front flipped up so it doesn't get in the way of riding. Pink lining too.

Major ink.
Piers, who rides for Rapha, had a good look going.
I like this layered leg thing. Saw the same thing on an 'L' train guy earlier. I love the idea of mixing formal stuff with bike clothes - it's the future!

*Please click on image to get it right sized!

19 comments:

May Kasahara said...

I'm in love with these * * *

Irene said...

Oh, please please draw the bicycles too!!!

designerman said...

hey may, good to see you back!!

Natanya said...

Lovely sketches as usual, love the pink! You may have covered this before, but I'm just curious how long does it take you per sketch? Well done!

dapper kid said...

Wow! I have a soft spot for smart biking attire, and the hats are always fantastic. I always smile when I see suits with an exciting lining, apparently one of the tailor's on Savile Row now buys Hermes scarves for their lining!

Dominica said...

Great drawings these...saw a nice one in our hotel and it made me think of you and your work !
Was an inspiration !
Should do a drawing myself one of these days ...

Iheartfashion said...

Love love love these. The mix of formal and sporty is perfect. And the pink.

designerman said...

hi natanya: the timing really depends on the situitation.

these were quick sketches done with a charcoal pencil in a notebook at the event.

later when i got home i added the watercolor. i would say each sketch take about 5 minutes...

Amelia said...

Dude you are an incredible illustrator. I noticed that your note pad is perfect for proportioning the figure i.e. one block for head, 3 for body etc... which would definitely be of benefit to me as I am trying to improve my illustration skills. Would be most grateful if you could let me know what diary you used to draw these sketches if you are happy to reveal. Thank you

designerman said...

hi amelia - i started to carry little notebooks from 'muji' - the japanese store.

the dimensions are 8" x 6"

perfect travel size...

Amelia said...

Thanks for the tip! Amelia x

componentsofenthusiasm said...

Great sketch of the Rapha suit. I love their stuff, especially this collaboration.

Jane Varsity said...

really great

mond said...

oh these are sweeet

designerman said...

thanks mond - it was really fun doing them.

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Lord Kook said...

Agreeing with Irene on the bicycle drawing request.

And just *wow* at the Rapha stuff. Absolute class.

Review Daddy said...

Thanks

wedding suit said...

I Agree Too! that was a good combinations.. hmmm but we can still use some mens suits anyways