FiDi Fashion

SF's Financial District - a.k.a. FiDi in some circles brings us some cycle chic!

Skirt over pants layered look with a Nutcase on top rides a silver Mixte.


Skinny jeans and flats never fails to impress.

Hello, Gentlemen!

Les Fabuleuses Derailleurs

I ran into the Derailleurs a couple weeks ago just after one of their shows.


These gals are über-fab!


I would like to be a Derailleur when I grow up.


Ah heck - why grow up? Have fun, be fabulous & ride on!

Bike Wardrobe Remix: 10.10.10

Get inspired by some cycling style with this Bike Wardrobe Remix round up. And while you're enjoying, why don't post your fabulous photos to our flickr group because we want to see what you're wearing.

Mamichan

on the bridge
Running errands on my bike during the workday.
all remixed.
lace cami: Target
blue print shirt: Urban
denim skirt: Cliche
necklace: Tiffany, bday gift from BFF
jacket: Tulle
shoes: Adidas in Harajuku
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Eva.lu

3 speed style
brunch / yard sale adventure outfit ...
hat: hand made
jacket : vintage Campari
Tunic : COS from Germany
Tights : Nike
Shoes : Vintage from my late great granny
bike: le 3 speed
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Funny Cyclist

Cycling with Style. A bicycle ride for Ladies and Gentlemen
Red bikes go faster - especially when propelled by red shoes!
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n6tlc

R20
Raleigh Twenty 1971
Santa Monica Ca.
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Feeling Giant

In unbridled support of SF's hometeam - The Giants - Los Gigantes! Vamossssssssss!!!!!

We believe in you!!!

I'm glad to have this guy on my side:


Let's knock 'em dead in Atlanta!

KT loves SF

KT crosses the Bridge from Kristin Tieche on Vimeo.

When was the last time you rode across the Golden Gate Bridge? Have you ever done it? If you were to do it, what would the soundtrack in your mind be? Join KT as she commutes to work in Sausalito on a fine Indian Summer morning in October crossing one of our nation's most visited landmarks - our Golden Gates.

In honor of the SF Giants winning the West, I have been singing Prince's classic "Baby I'm a Star" for the past week, so I present you the song and the Golden Gate Bridge in their entirety.

And just to prove how much we love Los Gigantes, this is how SFers do it:

Giants Fans

Nancy Botkin Sighting

Once upon a time during a heat wave of this past Indian Summer, I ran into SF bike fashionista Nancy Botkin at the epicenter of hip - 16th & Valencia.

VV editor gives her a coup d'oeil...

and her color combo the VV stamp of approval.

bikenhood

Great chicster video that exemplifies once again that we are right and they are wrong.

For more about taking from the rich and giving to the poor, please read about the Robin Hood Tax in jolly ol' England.

Guest blogger - Gabriela Sosa: Adventures in Malmö

Knowing I had 48 hours in Malmö, Sweden, I summoned the Sun God, Agni Deva, who was still vacationing in Spain, where I had left Him. After some reluctance, Mr. Agni himself, moseyed on over to the southern tip of Sweden to shed some rays during my visit.

Amrta Vapu (which translates from Sanskrit into Nectar Body, as you may witness for yourself) was gracious enough to lead me along a visually stimulating tour along the coastal city.

Colors popped as Scandinavia squeezed out the last bit of summer. Somehow the grass was greener, the ocean a deeper shade of slate, the wind, slightly more fragrant, or perhaps is was due to the company or perhaps Mother Earth was happy that two of her babies weren’t polluting Her body. In any case, please follow me, following my fearless leader, along Malmö’s shores on the last sunny day in Sweden, 2010.


Earlier that morning, I was working off my jet lag by taking pix of random Malmö goodness & shot a picture of a nicely illuminated outdoor café.

Once I realized it was close to our meeting time, I kicked off my kickstand & peddled toward my destination: Govinda’s: Malmö.


I skidded my bike on the cobblestone into Govinda’s courtyard & noticed Amrta’s bike leaned up against the PARKING VERBOTTEN sign. I chuckled to myself & of course had to take a pic.

Clearly rules do not apply to any friend of mine!

We set off down Föreninsgatan towards Kungsparken an awesome pebblestone-lined park that greeted us with a greenhouse café & windmill.


Nectar Body and Jiggly Body then proceeded on toward Scania Park...


all while cycling past the monolithic Turning Torso.


After bouncing around ideas on how to best develop the waterfront for artistic-eco-exploits...


we approached Malmö’s Central Train Station, where you can enjoy the cluster of urban cycles, as well as close-ups of Nectar Body’s super awesome sun-rusted artbike.

Next time, please join us, Nectar Body & Jiggly Body, on our trip to Christiania where we will share how they’ve taken cycle-style to a new level.

Until then, keep peddling.

Love,
Gabi
AKA – Jiggly Body (soon to be Abs of Steel Body)

GYPSY CABARET - A Benefit for Forms of Identification

Jessica and I are so close to making our first fundraising goal so we can finish our film. We have partnered this time with several local SF businesses and artists to put together a fun-filled evening for you in exchange for a modest tax-deductible donation. If we get 75 people to attend our event, we can meet and even exceed our first fundraising goal of $2,500! A short distance to go, but we can't make it there without your help! Plus, it's going to be an amazing night filled with great music, dance and raffle prizes!

Please invite friends and family & spread the word!!!!

Empowerment Works! is the (501)c3 fiscal sponsor of the film and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Additional donations can be made via Eventbrite:

GYPSY CABARET
a benefit for Forms of Identification

Thurs. Oct 14, 6 pm to 10 pm

Mission Workshop
40 Rondel Place (16th & Mission)
San Francisco, CA 94103

Gypsy Cabaret is the second fundraiser planned to help producers Tieche and Ingersoll-Cope put the post-production finishing touches on the film to prepare it for a premiere screening and entry into national and international film festivals. Raised funds will also help with the marketing and promotion of the finished film.

DJ Delachaux spins Burlectro
Live Dance Performance
Bike food carts
Raffle for various prizes including Mission Workshop messenger bag, Pedal Panties & Private dance lesson for two at Vima Dance Studio.

$15 - $25 sliding scale tax-deductible donation includes one beverage

Bike Wardrobe Remix: Biketober

Polaire

Top : H&M
Belt: Vintage (Everyday People Clothing Exchange)
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Bike: Schwinn (My husband and I sorta have matching bike b/c we're nerds)
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thelinus

Coat - Ellos
Scarf - grandmother's old
Skirt - thrifted
Tights - Indiska (??)
Legwarmers - Lindex
Shoes - K-Citymarket (hush)
Bag - Lindex
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Julie Mack

Back in OC. Back to bicycling. Outfit inspired by the total creepster Carol on the cartoon Archer. YUP.
cardigan: jcrew, remix'd
tank: target, remix'd
skirt: br, remix'd
sandals: MIA, remix'd
specs: see eyewear, remix'd
necklace: pocket watch—oh hello friend, unique OC, remix'd; chain—crossroads trading, remix'd
bike: electra amsterdam
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sjwhidden

Pythons out of Control
wearing
thriftered everything yo!
skirt from lovely izzy at YeYeVintage.etsy.com
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Stitch Diva

Pants: Target
Shirt: Walmart
Sandals: Chaco
Belt: Local Artisans - Namaste Glass
Earrings: From a shop in Little India, Singapore
Glasses: Generics from somewhere
Cardi Wrap: Hairpin Lace multi-functional garment that is hand-crocheted from a pattern at Stitch Diva Studios www.stitchdiva.com
Orange Townie 3i - Loaner bike from KT
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I'm gonna ride my bike!

I recently discovered this song while listening to KCRW online. These dudes rock: Mark Ronson & The Business Int'l! The bikes, the clothes, the story! And they are wearing orange! Now there's showing some fine taste!

Enjoy!

stripes take a turn - 1,000th post on Vélo Vogue!

Stripes On Stripes shows us the way!

Onward and upward with fashion!

Allez les vogueuses!

This is the 1,000th post on Vélo Vogue! Merci beaucoup to all our dedicated readers and to all our models, contributors, collaborators, guest bloggers and friends for making this blog so fun to maintain and share with you. Vive le meilleur mode de transport!!!

Sunny Day in the Park

When the sun shines on Dolores Park, the hipsters congregate avec bicyclette...


or electric bike.

Bring on the heat.

Bay Area Fashion Photographer Found Beaten in Mission Alley

Fashion Designer/Photographer Daniel Chimowitz, former companion of fashion blogger Kristin Tieche, was found beaten and bloody in a Mission District alleyway last Sunday evening.

Witnesses report that Ms. Tieche, still at large, was responsible for the beating. Apparently the dispute began over an Alexander McQueen clutch.


Chimowitz reportedly gave another woman the exact same clutch - stylist Tricia Gillespie.


Tieche was seen heading Southeast on her Motobecane about an hour before the incident, determined and with a mission on her mind.


She had the clutch in her possession and was ready to use it.


She found Chimowitz in the alley behind the Women's Building and attacked without hesitation.


Chimowitz said he didn't see it coming.


A brutal fight ensued.




Tieche stated that she believes McQueen would have been proud to see the clutch used the way it was intended.


Silly Chimowitz didn't realize that Tieche and Gillespie were colleagues in the fashion industry. Fashion faux-pas numero uno: don't give both your girlfriends the same McQueen clutch, a**hole.


Chimmy feebly tried to defend himself.


But dangerous Gillespie drew blood.


Poor Chimmy could barely crawl when the ladies left him the alley.


Mission Accomplished.

I'll keep the clutch.

The Launch - step by step

One...


Two...


Three...

Weeeeeeeee!!!!