Interbike 2008 Urban Legend Fashion Show

Day two of the 2008 Interbike International Bicycle Expo ended with a fashion show featuring the clothes, bikes, and accessories of more than 50 different companies. The line up included fashions designed for gym, weekend casual, day casual, work, semi-formal, and formal occasions.

At the show the runway was set up in a circular arrangement. The models would ride a bike (sometimes a commuter bike, sometimes a folder, and sometimes a tricycle) halfway around the stage before stopping, exiting the bike, and posing for the cameras. They would then (typically, but not always) walk the bike the rest of the way around the runway before stopping one more time, posing for the cameras yet again, and then exiting the stage.

From what I understood, the goal of the show was to feature fashions that steer clear of the neon colors most often associated with cyclists. Instead, the models were seen wearing more muted colors – clothes you might not ever associate with a biker. In the end, the women came on stage in full-length dresses – something I imagine would be quite difficult to do any serious riding in.

For a sneak peak at the 2008 Interbike Urban Fashion show, just watch the video below:

The Line Up

Gym:

1)  Terry eurohalter and spinnaker
2)  Sugio 42457U BLK and 58301U BLK, Serfas black sunglasses, Louis Garneau helmet
3)  Wanny Tang short and tank, Ortlieb office bag, Ryder sunglasses, Nutcase helmet
4)  Harlot Macy t-shirt, Sugoi skort, Racktime bag
5)  Smart Wool rambition top, Ecopurna mod short, Ecopurna stowaway jacket

Weekend Casual:

6)  Lily&Jae hoodie, Ecopurna mod short, Timbuk2 bag, Nutcase helmet
7)  Zoic thread short, asylum tee, and waffle hoodie, Ortlieb bike shopper bag, Ryder sunglasses, Nutcase helmet
 Fabric Horse spats, We3 kimono sleeve top, Zoic damsel skirt, Smith Optics prophet interlock sunglasses
9)  Terry bike tunic and spinnaker, Knog hot dog white bag
10)  Dincus plaid hoodie, Smart Wool ramateur jersey and rambush short, Knog bag

Day Casual:

11)  Sheila Moon gogo short, mitzl shimmel top, panel short, and arm warmers
12)  Fabric Horse fanny pack, Republik jeans, Yellowman fire within top
13)  Lily & Jae hankie tank top, Ecopurna mod short, Nutcase helmet
14)  Terry commuter skirt and mandarin long sleeve top, Ryder sunglasses
15)  Crumpler bag, Showerspass jacket, pant and hat, Smart Wool tee, Smith Optics spoiler interlock sunglasses

Work:

16)  Sheila Moon ruth skirt and normal jean jacket, Smoking Lily pony express bag, Nutcase helmet
17)  Arkel bag, Smart Wool ramp polo and palisades sweater, Joyrider pinstripe pant
18)  Louis Garneau plaid skirt, Davine black flocked hannah bag, Nixxi fitted collar top, Ecopurna spectator jacket
19)  Joyrider trench coat
20)  Smart Wool ramp polo and ranch short, and Sheila Moon tweed jacket, Nutcase helmet

Semi-Formal:

21)  Gaya brown clutch, Sheila Moon bo peep dress, Serfas tortoise sunglasses
22)  Davine black flocked circle bag, Nixxi wrap dress
23)  Cici circle jersey dress, Ecopurna swing coat, Nutcase helmet
24)  Osloh jacket, shirt and jeans, Nutcase helmet
25)  Osloh suit and shirt

Formal:

26)  Jacqueline Conoir blue satin dress
27)  Jacqueline Conoir burgundry floral dress

Shoes Provided By:

Wanny Tang and John Fluevog

Bikes Provided By:

Biria, Easy Boarding Easy 7
Brompton
Calfe, Bambook bike
Civia, Loring
Dahon, Curve D3
Electra, Amsterdam
Fuji, Cambridge
Giant, Transend
Jamis, Commuter 2
KHS, Hot Rod
Masi, Soulville
Pashley, Princess
Raleigh, Superb Roadster
Rans, Citi
Retrovelo, Paula
Schwinn, Tailwind
Sidewinder
Strida
Xtracycle, Radish
YUBA, Mundo

Bike Accessories Provided By:

The SIR (Safety Rider Illumination) Light
Planet Bike
Knog
Mirrycle

Tools Provided By:

Park Tool

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