Checkered Dress -- Red Diamond Frame Bicycle

(photos by RidingPretty)

(photos by RidingPretty)

She rides a diamond frame bike in a dress ( really cute checkered dress BTW) with no problem! I know some out there wonder if this is an easy thing or not?...meaning how do you get on and off a bike with a top bar while wearing a dress? I see so many girls handle this effortlessly... so it never occurred to me to ponder over this. However for a 1st person report on the art of mounting/dismounting a diamond frame bike visit Lovely Bicycle as she goes into detail about her experience. Also visit Chic Cyclist, the bicycle she rides très chic around Boston is a gorgeous vintage Dawes ( a boys bike geometry or diamond frame.)

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This is number three of the four stylish riders I spotted on (hot) Friday, and all in less than one hour, all downtown Santa Cruz. The temperature was in the 90's.

p.s I'll be sharing the photos of the other stylish riders from (hot) Friday, one each day. Now there is one more to go.

Pencil Skirt Sarong on a Bicycle

(photo by RidingPretty)

The skirt she has on is like a pencil style skirt. It was in a lovely, batikish print, very sarong like. The skirt fell to her ankles but once she was on her bicycle she gracefully maneuvered it so that the back split opened up giving her plenty of room to ride. I completed her on this fete. She said, 'oh this skirt is nothing, you should see the stilettos I wear at night on my bike.'

This is number two of the four stylish riders I spotted on (hot) Friday, and all in less than one hour, all downtown Santa Cruz. The temperature was in the 90's.

p.s I'll be sharing the photos of the other stylish riders from (hot) Friday, one each day. Now there are 2 more to go.

Vintage Dress - Hawaiian Motif...Downtown Santa Cruz

(all photos by RidingPretty)

What a start to the weekend... within less than an hour I was able to spot & photo 4 stylish ladies on their bicycles. This all happened yesterday (Friday) whilst on my way to catch a big sale at one of my favorite thrift stores.

Speaking of vintage, you've got to love this Hawaiian motif vintage dress. The dress looked so good flying out as she cruised down the street on her bicycle. By the time I caught up to her she was headed into the door of Incognito. You can probably guess where the dress came from...

p.s I'll be sharing the photos of the other stylish riders from (hot) Friday, one each day.

Hello! Red Cruiser Bicycle....

(photocredit: RidingPretty)

Intersection Pacific Avenue @ Beach Street, Santa Cruz.

Bicycle Sexy

(via phantamagoita photocredit: Mert & Marcus)

Bicycles and High Fashion - Fall 2009. Featured Models are Lara Stone and Guinevere van Seenus. That incredible dress in the top photo is Balenciaga.

From time to time I do Bicycle Pin-ups for inspiration and sheer fun...

iPhone app for Virtual Ergo Bike Fit ...PLUS The Deadly Night Shades Invite YOU

(via f**K f**k yeah yeah and the photo credit: wildlab.com)

The best way to get a virtual and yet totally ergonomic fit to make sure your bicycle is optimized for the best ride is available as an iPhone app.

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(photo: TheDeadlyNightSjades)

The Deadly Night Shades, one of my very favorite group of Ladies on Bikes want you to know about their upcoming Bicycle Fashion Show this Thursday @ The Drake Hotel in Toronto.
The Deadly Night Shades are girls after my own heart. They are designers as well as very entertaining and amazing on their bikes/bicycles. Check them out if you haven't.

The Top Chic, Most Stylish Bicycles from Fashion Designers & Retailers

( sampling of bikes lft to rt: Paul Frank, Hermes, Anthropologie x3 , Chanel, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Club Monaco, Gucci, Cynthia Rowley)

Any chance that perhaps like me, you've wondered just how many Fashion Designers and/or Retailers out there have offered lovely, stylish bicycles for sale?

I'd been curious about this very thing. Luckily I've been keeping notes all along. I started the list quite awhile ago. I'm hoping you will find that this list has historical value and that it helps put it all into perspective. I also hope it helps you out if you are looking to buy your dream bicycle!

Importantly, would I buy from a Fashion 'Name' instead of my LBS (local bike shop) is a question to mull over. Just maybe.

At any rate, anything to get more bicyclists on the road is a good thing! Keep up the good work all you Fashion Houses and and smart Retailers! It pleases me there are so many offerings and such a wide range of bicycles!

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Have a look at my list (listed in no special order or sequence):

Cynthia Rawley
Introduced spring 2008, bicycle exclusive to Cynthia Rawley, and ongoing in 2009.
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Paul Frank
Introduced 2005, made by Paul Frank Industries, (and/or bikes made by Nirve) and ongoing in 2009.
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Chanel Bicycle
Introduced 2007, limited edition.
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Hermes
Introduced 2007 limited edition (50), bicycle made by Batavus.
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Introduced a 2009 limited edition,bicycle made by Batavus and available in select Hermes Stores.
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Gucci
Introduced in 2007, special in store bicycle.
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Introduced 2008, limited edition.
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Introduced 2009, limited edition and ongoing.
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Club Monaco
Introduced 2009,bicycle made by Royal Dutch Gazelle and available in select Club Monaco stores.
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J. Crew & Jolif Scott
Introduced 2008, bicycle made by Jorg & Olif and was available via the J.Crew Spring 2008 catalog.
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Comptoir des Cotonniers
Introduced 2008, limited edition, available online spring 2008.
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Anthropologie
Introduced January 2007, Anthropologie's Grocer's Bicycle was available via catalog and select Anthropologie stores.
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Introduced 2009, Gran Turismo Donna Bicycle, bicycle made by Abici- available via catalog, online.
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Introduced 2009, Limited Edition Fold-Up Bicycle, made by Strida available via catalog, online.
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Urban Outfitters
Introduced 2009, Fixie Style custom bicycle made by Republic Bike via catalog, online.
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Fendi
Introduced Spring 2009, bicycle Amante Donna by Abici, available in select Fendi stores.
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Paul Smith
Introduced 2006, available online, ongoing.
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Field and Stream
Introduced 2009, available via Custom Order 877.221.6889 or info@fieldandstreambrand.com
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Hope you found this useful!