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Commuter Fashion Statements!

So I'm a photographer (who isn't?) But I want to organize a portrait shoot for cyclists who make great fashion statements on their bikes... But before you get any ideas, let's get out of the box and define some terms. A fashion statement can be a lot more that just a cute scarf to set off your accessories. Cycling is a fashion dilemma. How do YOU solve the problem? Some of us ride for exercise, some of us ride out of necessity, and some of us ride to make the world a better place. How does your bike and your apparel reflect your function?? Are you a bad ass racer? Are you a professional that pulls it together in a skirt or a jacket and tie? Are you a billboard to change the world? Its up to you. 

What do you get? For me this is a labor of love, but you'll get to do whatever you want with the pics. I assure you they will be special. 

If you're interested you can see some of my previous work at johnlavere.zenfolio.com. 

Message me! We'll have some fun and make some *art*

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Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on April 17, 2014 at 10:23am



David Barish said:

If I am travelling shorter distances, especially with a destination in mind I mainly dress for my destination. If I am going more than 7-8 miles I am dressing for the trip.

Yes.

Also,  (but, like Dave, not meaning to put words in heather's mouth), I interpreted her choice to wear heels not necessarily as a fashion statement, but as a choice of convenience. It saves changing shoes or carrying a spare pair.

I guess for me the term "fashion statement" connotes a conscious decision to dress a certain way because you think it looks good or says something about you as a person, not because it represents a choice made for functional or convenience reasons.

Permalink Reply by Heather on April 17, 2014 at 10:32am

Yes, exactly. if I'm going to a long ride, I will definitely dress for it. But if I'm just hopping on for a few miles, or if I am going to a social event, I will wear my regular clothes, which are usually some kind of "fashion statement," in that I've purposefully put a particular ensemble together. In fact one of my quandaries is how to dress more stylishly for those long rides as I don't like most athletic clothes.

Permalink Reply by John LaVere on April 17, 2014 at 10:39am

Heels are impressive! I'm eager to see what you come up with.

Heather said:

I am happy to help too--I often wear heels etc while running errands on my bike.

Permalink Reply by John LaVere on April 17, 2014 at 10:50am

People balance all the factors relative to function and form differently. This accounts for limitless variety. It is limitless variety that is so interesting. This only becomes a problem if we start attaching inappropriate value judgments to another person's choices. 

I don't really have a rigid definition of what constitutes a fashion statement. I'm interested in what choices people make and how that reflects their personality. 


Skip Montanaro 12mi said:



David Barish said:

If I am travelling shorter distances, especially with a destination in mind I mainly dress for my destination. If I am going more than 7-8 miles I am dressing for the trip.

Yes.

Also,  (but, like Dave, not meaning to put words in heather's mouth), I interpreted her choice to wear heels not necessarily as a fashion statement, but as a choice of convenience. It saves changing shoes or carrying a spare pair.

I guess for me the term "fashion statement" connotes a conscious decision to dress a certain way because you think it looks good or says something about you as a person, not because it represents a choice made for functional or convenience reasons.

Permalink Reply by Nançois on April 17, 2014 at 11:54am

My fashion "statement" is a bright orange trench coat that, while stylish, clearly says, "You there, avoid me as you would a traffic pylon!" The white cherry blossoms on my basket are NOT a fashion statement, but a public service intended to cheer up the poor cagers.

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