Did you know that riding a bicycle is a wonderful thing? From Audrey Hepburn's vintage and elegant bicycle look on the streets of Rome in the 1960s to British supermodel Agyness Deyn's cool girl look with Martin boots and overalls—using bicycles to create stylish looks, they ride beautifully through the streets, turning heads 100% of the time.
When bicycles represent 'fashion,' 'environmental protection,' 'slow living,' and 'low carbon,' it's hard to compare them to the transportation tools of many years ago. Cycling has become a romantic and comfortable activity. In major cities in Northern Europe and on the corners of fashion weeks, you can see countless stylish cyclists. Not only do major trendy and luxury brands launch bicycle models that match their brand's image, but fashion items derived from bicycles are also increasing. It's not just about exercise; dressing fashionably and leisurely enjoying urban life is the real deal!
It's not just a bicycle; it's Fashion.
The bustling bicycle chic of today has actually been popular in the fashion world for 30 years. According to the book 'The Official Preppy Handbook,' which has been popular since the 1980s, pushing an old-fashioned British Phoenix bicycle, wearing a sunrise checkered shirt and seersucker jacket, paired with linen trousers and black-and-white Oxford shoes, is the standard preppy outfit for summer. Fashionable intellectuals, regardless of gender, regard this book as the American fashion bible. If we were to select the best bicycle fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn from the 1950s and 60s would definitely be on the list. Tight pants and slightly voluminous tops were how Audrey Hepburn dressed when she rode a bicycle in New York decades ago, and her A-line skirts and headscarves often added the finishing touch to her look.
Looking at today, the bicycle power of celebrities and supermodels cannot be underestimated. Whether riding a bicycle to play with children or to buy bread, Hollywood celebrities naturally and effortlessly support this fashionable retro trend. The sight of supermodels rushing to shows on bicycles also has its own charm. Agyness Deyn has created countless memorable bicycle images; Jennifer Esposito, in a flowing, comfortable floral dress paired with sandals, looks relaxed and free. Even the TV show 'Gossip Girl' features the protagonist Leighton Meester riding a bicycle in a floral dress. To some extent, riding a bicycle is about seeking the self-satisfaction of freely shuttling through the city. How to maintain a stylish look on a bicycle is a true test of one's fashion skills. As the saying goes, it's not just a bicycle; it's Fashion.
Big brands and trendsetters are all talking about bicycles.
Following the launch of high-end bicycles by Chanel and Hermes, 'Cycle Chic' bicycle fashion has become a subject of study. In recent years, the trendiest bicycles are vintage ones. Do you remember the Forever C? The price of a Forever C bicycle ranges from 699 to 999 yuan. In appearance, the Forever C borrows from the classic Forever series models that were popular in Shanghai and nationwide in the 1970s and 80s: postal bicycles. While maintaining the outline, they have been made more stylish and in line with modern aesthetics. When you look at them, you don't just see a bicycle; you see a piece of history, a memory, and a longing for a simple and beautiful life.
Creative bicycle enthusiasts have also designed interesting items, including eco-friendly tire belts made from old bicycle tires and bags suitable for bicycles.
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