Ben Branch
June 30, 2011
Edwin is a clothing label favoured by many motorcycle aficionados, especially those in the custom-but-not-a-chopper scene. This film was produced in conjunction with Blitz Motorcycles out of France and features some of Blitz’s bikes…
Read More
Ben Branch
June 28, 2011
The Plaintiff series of sunglasses by Oakley are designed to be a modern take on the age-old aviator design, Oakley set about creating their own aviator using state-of-the-art materials like titanium hinges, leaf-spring stems designed to flex rather than snap, an 8.75 base curvature, lightweight C-5™ alloy frames and Iridium® coated lenses.
Read More
Ben Branch
June 26, 2011
In the formative years of motor racing, no gentlemen would be caught dead in his automobile without his leather helmet, goggles and trusty driving gloves. Fortunately, companies that still produce these items still exist and as the above pictured gloves attest, they haven’t lost an ounce of style over the passing decades.
Read More
Ben Branch
June 26, 2011
The Speedy Bike Club Tee comes from Twin Six and is available in 5 sizes for $22 USD.
Read More
Ben Branch
June 22, 2011
Ariat have been making riding boots since 1993, their footwear is well known for having a retro look with much more modern performance characteristics. They’re an established world leader in equestrian boots but their motorcycle boots are extremely good as well, this model is called the Rambler and features a distressed leather upper and a Duratread outsole.
Read More
Ben Branch
June 16, 2011
The 301 sunglasses by Tom’s Eyewear are the sort of thing I picture a Cary Grant wearing whilst driving a convertible with a bescarved Hepburn in the passenger seat. With walnut-wood temples, a choice of hand-painted colours and Made-in-Italy quality make them an easy addition to the face.
Read More
Ben Branch
June 14, 2011
Dime City Cycles is a one stop shop for anyone building or restoring a café racer or retro/vintage motorcycle, they literally sell everything a bike builder might need, including threads like this Café Racer Tee.
Read More
Ben Branch
June 3, 2011
Biltwell produce some of the most iconic helmets and custom motorcycle parts on the planet, the company is a favourite of men like Shinya Kimura, which kind of tells you all you need to know. This understated Tee features the Biltwell logo and looks just about perfect for summertime beach-boulevarde cruising.
Read More
Ben Branch
May 28, 2011
I’m not a big fan of the sort of attire that requires the use of cufflinks but in this particular case, I think I’ll make an exception. These magnificently intricate cufflinks are made by London Particulars and cost just $69 USD.
Read More
Ben Branch
May 24, 2011
Gas Gas bikes are said to be the best trials motorcycles in the world, the small Spanish manufacturer named themselves “Gas Gas” because in…
Read More
Ben Branch
May 21, 2011
Originally designed for the men who were trekking into the Klondike in search of gold, these goat skin gloves with a wool liner can…
Read More
Ben Branch
May 19, 2011
Finding motorcycle boots is a matter of balance. At one end of the spectrum you have the hyper-modern-flashy-graphics boots with carbon fibre toe guards and dayglo neon logo’s emblazoned across every inch of available space and at the other end of the spectrum you have the “I’m a hard-core dentist wannabe biker” boots that are generally all black with lots of shiny chrome studs (and maybe even spurs).
Read More