WE'VE BECOME ACCUSTOMED to seeing them on the road. You know, the 'riders'.
Wannabe Miguel Induráins (sorry, Lance, you blew it) wedged into heaving uniforms of fluorescent Grand Tourbranded Lycra, their, ahem, masculinity tokens protruding with all the elegance of a vacuum-packed pallet of bananas.
But even so, there's something about cycling that remains a bit, well, off. And it's in the gear. Not just in those silly shoes, surely the world's most dangerous footwear. Not even ski boots have the power to morph a person into a fleshy-carbonfibre hybrid like cycling shoes. No, it's in the way cycling gear is transcending its original purpose that is, to be used by bicyclists for bicycling.
Since when did it become acceptable to traipse into the office or a cafe still clad in cycling gear, helmet half-cocked, sweat-slick forming behind you, bananas bunching? At this point, where is everyone else supposed to look?
The old maxim was 'never let them see you sweat'. But somehow, the cycling uniform, despite its many foibles, is on the verge of becoming the C-suite casual go-to.
Denne historien er fra September 2022-utgaven av Robb Report Singapore.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra September 2022-utgaven av Robb Report Singapore.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Beachfront Paradise
Known for its intricate architecture and contemporary structures, Iniala Beach House in Phuket stands as a grand retreat just a few steps away from the shores of Natai Beach.
Emerald Magnificence
Embrace the splendours of Hokkaido's natural beauty from a different yet equally majestic perspective at Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
The Real Deal
In Guadalajara, one discovers the rise of luxury tequila Volcan de mi Tierra and the passion in bringing forth the highest expression of the spirit.
This Month's Feed
Only the best dining and drinking spots in Singapore.
World Builders
At Bellerby & Co., hundreds of hours are spent crafting globes that don't just depict the planet-they chart, in mesmerising detail, your individual journey or your family's history upon it.
The Home Of Equine Elegance
AWARD-WINNING INTERIOR design studio EightyTwo transforms the essence of comfort, luxury and aesthetic elegance with bespoke home solutions that are crafted to reflect one’s personal tastes and enhance your well-being.
Film-schooled
Which Autumn 2024 collection best embodies your sartorial look?
Lead With Passion
At a glamorous event in Singapore, Tumi launched the Asra collection for Spring/Summer 2024 with the help of South Korean superstar Mun Ka Young.
Bag The Look
From utilitarian daily beaters to versatile style statements, here are the latest work bags to elevate your office cachet.
The Vanity Table
The latest grooming products to know.