Look out!

Another beautiful summer day, some friends were meeting at Zeitgeist after work. Zeitgeist is a biker bar with inside parking, a huge beer garden, and many beverage choices. I came late. Pulling up, this woman in her summer skirt dodged traffic with her date.

Safety First.

Years ago, I participated in the Bike Coalition's Valentine's Day game show: Love on Wheels. One question asked if contestants 1) always wear a helmet, 2) go free and loose, or 3) "I'll wear whatever you want me to wear." The other 2 ladies answered first with #3. My answer? "Ladies, eeeeeew. Safety first! Always wear a helmet."

Euphemism aside, I found this lady inspiring. She's got boots, skirt, sports coat, and long hair with a reflective vest and helmet. Safety and style go together!

Fixie Couple on the Move

2 beautiful bikes
2 beautiful young people
a city of good taste
a regional commuter rail
ah 2008

Red Shorts + Hat

This woman looked amazing with red shorts matching her bike, loafers, sports coat, and hat. Hats are not just for boys, you know. Those who know SF well will recognise the side of Dolores Park Cafe too.

mod

He was like a member of The Specials!

riding in style - the ONLY way

Crossing the intersection of a one-way street on a vintage Schwinn cruiser with a kickstand in suede platform heels and a studded leather miniskirt.

a look that stops traffic

Pink and black has always been one of my favorite looks, but this long flowing scarf really makes the outfit. She glided across the intersection in a way that made it look like all the cars stopped in their tracks to check her out! The wicker basket, and black Vans are also très chic.

Going somewhere...

Not to get all philosophical on you, but we are all going somewhere. I just thought this woman in stylish jacket, heels, and jeans, must be going someplace more particular than I usually am.... She certainly raced along.

Jean Embroidery

This young lady caught my eye as soon as she got on the train wearing jeans with embroidery, a matching jean jacket, and tank top color-coordinated with her embroidery. I was also impressed that she wore eye make-up, something I avoid when biking bc it can end up all over my face.

eco-fashion in rouge et noir

Some people think that eco-fashion is all about making clothing from sustainable or organic fabrics. That's only part of it. The other part is about repurposing old clothes, shopping in second-hand stores and hand-me-downs. If you look closely at this cyclist's skirt, you'll see that the red layer is made from an old t-shirt. Her long skirt is paired with black below-the-knee combat style boots, her hair tucked underneath a red bandana. Uniquely San Francisco!

Here's a great fashion event this weekend that shows the limitless potential of hand-me-downs.

glide

THE Hot New Accessory: A Baby

I would have taken this woman's photo anyway in her lovely summer dress, but then I noticed that she was accompanied by her partner and their baby.

VV Profile: David

Name: David Baker
Occupation: Architect

I was donating a photograph for the Walk SF benefit party being held at DB + P. The entire staff rides bikes to work, and they all dress impeccably, including David Baker in his tweed wool trousers. David and I discussed the fashion differences between San Franciscan cyclists and European ones, one of which is the choice to wear a helmet or not. He showed me his pinstriped helmet:

Not only was his bike an Old Dutch, but he had some retro accessories like this bell:

And here's another nice detail:

The bike says a lot about the man!

Couple + Zebra

This was one of my favorite things I've ever seen, but alas the photo came out blurry. I'm posting it anyway.

We were having a leisurely sangria at our local on an amazing Summer Sunday afternoon when this couple, riding together on one bike, rode past. Add to that the retro cool of the guys hat and clothes + the amazing Zebra Striped Dress sported by the lady. I love the Mission.

boys with hats

This is Isaac:

I met him on the corner of 3rd and Folsom, and I stopped to compliment him on his short distressed denim coat (not just a jean jacket). Nice fashion choice, Isaac! His bicycle is also incredibly cute. Isaac also dons a matching blue cap.

I think the word for men in hats would be dapper (in my humble opinion). But it has to be the right hat for the man. For example:

This fellow in plaid shirt and black hat and matching black hi-tops on 16th and Guerrero, and...

this young chap dressing up his sporty look with a brown hat seen on Bryant and 16th.