Cycling shorts are "in" for 2010 fashion.

flickerx · 14-10-2009 8:08am #1

According to a fashion piece in the Guardian, cycling shorts are due to make a comeback in fashion circles next summer, part of a 90's revival, when they were originally popular (really?).

"Yes, really. It's partly the new sporty vibe and partly a decency thing. Set to be next summer's answer to leggings, the lycra knee-length short was seen on the most unlikely catwalks, from the short disco versions that peeped out from Armani's cocktail dresses to baggier versions at Marni worn loose over stripy leggings, via Donna Karan, where they were worn under everything. As with leggings, they're not meant to be worn alone. When you see how short and sheer everything is for next summer you'll be begging for a pair."

So you road bikers are the new (cough) "hipsters" that you're always banging on about here...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/oct/14/90s-fashion-summer-2010

AstraMonti · 14-10-2009 8:14am

Assos is the equivalent of CK and D&G or we should invest on something else? (are they real?)

ednwireland · 14-10-2009 8:21am

what about cycling shorts and beer gut ? i know i know - i am trying to get rid of it

Chips Lovell · 14-10-2009 8:44am

flickerx wrote: »

...part of a 90's revival, when they were originally popular (really?).

You're probably too young to remember, but there was a time when cycling shorts, a t-shirt and a whistle round your neck was quite the in thing.

flickerx wrote: »

So you road bikers are the new (cough) "hipsters" that you're always banging on about here...

Unlike you lot, we're not embarrassed to be fashionable.

enda1 · 14-10-2009 8:45am

NO. TO. LYCRA LOUTS!

flickerx · 14-10-2009 8:49am

el tonto wrote: »

You're probably too young to remember, but there was a time when cycling shorts, a t-shirt and a whistle round your neck was quite the in thing.

I'm nearly 33, I remember the t-shirts (I am wearing one right now) and the whistles (only for special occasions these days), but cycling shorts? Was it a rave thing? I went to my first one around 1993 but I dont ever, ever remember anyone wearing cycling shorts.

Then again, the memory probably isnt as clear as it should be, from that period.

Lumen · 14-10-2009 8:54am

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(Vintage Rodier teal jacket, vintage draped pink top, Emilio de la Morena Swarovski shorts, H&M cycling shorts, Rupert Sanderson shoes, Urban Outiftters belt)

Chips Lovell · 14-10-2009 8:56am

Anyone know what the chamois is like on those H&M shorts?

flickerx wrote: »

IWas it a rave thing?

Yup

Lumen · 14-10-2009 9:00am

el tonto wrote: »

Anyone know what the chamois is like on those H&M shorts?

Whatever the eventual outcome of this enquiry, I blame FlickerX.

ednwireland · 14-10-2009 9:04am

el tonto wrote: »

Anyone know what the chamois is like on those H&M shorts?

those particular ones ?

bit sweaty i'd imagine, a fetish you want to share el tonto ?

niceonetom · 14-10-2009 9:08am

flickerx wrote: »

Was it a rave thing?

Not exclusively:

Chips Lovell · 14-10-2009 9:11am

God, how could I have ever forgotten Axel Rose. He was inspired no doubt by this trendsetter:

sy · 14-10-2009 10:40am

Reminds me of a joke.

Paddy walking on the beach in St Tropez and wonders why he doesn't get even a glance from any of the sunbathing ladies. Little worried confides in friend who advises Paddy to shove a spud down his bathing shorts.
Sure enough and with no hesitation Paddy obliges and heads back down the beach. By the time he reaches the end he can't wait to run from the guffawks sneers and pointing hands which he encountered on his stroll.
On bumping into his advisor as he leaves the beach he informs him of his embarrassing walk. His friend on seeing Paddy explains "Jaysus Paddy I meant the front of your shorts not the back!:p

Cycling shorts are "in" for 2010 fashion.

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