Brompton Style Stalk

This weekend saw the 2013 Brompton World Championship take place at Goodwood's historic motor circuit. To mark the occasion we took to the streets and stalked out some stylist Brompton riders:

This one is for all the fashionistas out there. Designer backpack, vintage style bowler hat helmet, chunky knit scarf, knee length socks and statement coat. This look is very Parisian chic. Girl at Shepherd’s Bush roundabout, we are loving your work.

We like to think that this guy was about to leave home wearing a black t-shirt then panicked that he might get mistaken for a Goth So he changed into this pink t-shirt to inject a flash of colour to his otherwise monochrome look.

We are BIG fans of matching our shoes and bags to our bikes. Lady stuck in traffic behind a bus, we salute you.

Cleats? Check. ‘Bring me my Fix’ messenger bag? Check.  Hi-vis trouser clips? Check. Who says you can’t seriously kit yourself out on a Brompton? Not this guy, that’s for sure. 

If you want to see more from the Brompton bunch here is a video from their eventful weekend :

Jude Brosnan

Trend Alert: Bowie

We can't be sure if this Trend Alert is inspired by this Red Or Dead Raleigh Starstruck with its classic 1970s retro shopper design, OR, the current David Bowie is exhibition on at the V& A. Either way, it has got us seeing stars. And thunder flashes.

Here are our favourite Bowie-esque buys:

Add a subtle flash of Bowieness with these fun acrylic thunderbolt earrings that pay homage to his   iconic Aladdin Sane album cover.  With this look, Bowie did everyone who has been invited to a fancy dress party last minute (and the makers of red and blue face-paints) a MASSIVE favour. Thanks Dave.

Thunderbolt Earrings. £4.50 from the V&A shop.

We feel that is Bowie was going to wear a bike helmet this might be it and its mirrored so you can check your Glam Rock make-up is still on straight, Bobbin Gold and Chrome helmets £36.99

This is such a versatile easy cotton t-shirt. Wear it in the daytime with denim to be a Jean Genie or dress it up, put on your red shoes and dance the blues.

Embellished Bowie T-shirt. £25 from ASOS.

Our red star Miss Bobbin reflective sash blows our minds and will ensure you are a Star(wo)man.

Miss Bobbin Reflective Sashes. £22.50 from Cyclechic.

Stars AND flashes in neon OH MY. You can totally Bowie up your bike with these. They can also act as percussion as you sing and ride. Yeah, we do that.

Snap on bike spoke beads. £6 from Topshop.

For some added glam (rock) here is Kate Moss' Lasting Finish Lipstick for Rimmel. No, not for your lips. For drawing a massive flash across your face. 

Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick. £5.49 by Rimmel.

Kate knows:

Lastly, is it pronounced 'Bowie' or 'Bawie'? Discuss.

'David Bowie is' runs at the Victoria & Albert Museum until the 11th August 2013. See vam.ac.uk for more details.

Jude Brosnan