Iva Jean New Collection Preview
Iva Jean started as a brand for the fearless and passionate city girl, the ladies that live in the moment, that are effortlessly sophisticated, the women whose lives demand functional style.
We could not be more excited to share our newest collection with you, because honestly, it was designed for you. Made with the same values of our previous pieces, the new line includes wardrobe staples that go beyond the bike - from long walks through your favorite neighborhood and urban hikes to a day at the office, road trips and far away adventures - our garments made for these moments.
Keep an eye out, we’ll be launching our Kickstarter campaign next week. Eek!!!
London Bike Style
This bike style is pure play! I love the origami folds on the dress, and vibrant two-tone is dazzling against the London backdrop. Her granny-chic knit accessories are just plain fun. You can pick up your own knits from The North Circular, made from 100% British Wensleydale wool from rescued sheep.
Image of designed Katherine Poulton via Vogue UK.
The Brompton Folding Bike
This is the Brompton, the folding bike so popular that its riders call themselves “Bromptonauts.” What’s all the fuss about? Its beautiful English design looks distinctive and elegant. Constance Winters of Lovely Bicycle reports that it feels solid and agile on the road.
The steel frames of most Brompton bikes mean that though they’re not quite as light as some other “folders,” they are built to last. They are also very compact—perfect for tucking under a desk or cafe table. At the lighter end is their part-titanium S1E-Xs, which at 20 lbs I could manage on heels without tipping!
Bromptons are definitely one of the priciest folding bikes on the market ($1,329 for the 3-speed M3L from NYCEWheels), especially once you factor in accessories. Since all parts are proprietary, you’d better hope you’re not in too far-flung a place if something breaks. Is it worth it? There definitely seems to be an element of cult enthusiasm to the “Bromptonauts.” But if you fall in love with the design, it just might be.
City Style | Athletic Meets Sophisticated
As a city girl constantly on my feet and running around town, I love the trend of mixing athletic and tailored garments. Nike Air Max sneakers with a slouchy “suit” and crop top or an oversized cashmere dress? This is what I call modern city style.
Stylish Bike Bags
Looking for a chic yet bike-able bike bag? I am. Hours on the internet have me torn between a few choices. Una offers an eco-friendly leather option ($148) that goes from shoulder bag to handlebar-bag. Under 9 inches, it would fit nicely inside my basket! I like that Harper Ave’s Kazuyo ($209) is both elegant and roomy. This frame pocket ($159) from The Beebe Company caught my eye too, though it wouldn’t work so well on a mixte frame.
How do you haul your goods around town?
