studio natural creates bikes & knights collection for natali

studio natural creates bikes & knights collection for natali
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the ‘bikes & knights’ collection is result of the collaboration between the designers of studio natural and sportswear brand natali. the project is meant to represent a parallel between knights of the middle ages and riders of present-day society. as such, armor, heraldry, and two-tone tights are the key words that have determined the aesthetic of the sportswear. taking note of historical garments, heraldry was developed as a way to distinguish participants during combat as their faces were covered by other protective apparel. applied towards this context, the fabric is decorated by an alternating pattern of filleted diamonds that cover an underlying mesh to provide an added level of comfort.

detail of the decorative pattern
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for the first layer of the outfit, black bib shorts are attached to a white tank top that prevents the clothing from irritating the skin as cyclists pedal their machines. protecting the shoulders, chest, and biceps is a zip-up jersey that utilizes the same shapes visually bring the design together by continuing the pink, blue, and yellow color scheme.

image © studio natural

image © studio natural

photo © studio natural 

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