Brooks
Widening the Running Paradigm
October 17, 2011
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Looking back at the evolutionary development of humans, our physiology and subsequent bipedalism has become a characteristic trait. The whole idea of “persistence hunting” enabled humans to develop a respectable degree of endurance and efficiency. While we as humans are far...
Brooks England 2012 Spring/Summer Collection Preview
June 29, 2011
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Established in 1866 as a purveyor of saddle bags and manufactured in England for over 150 years, Brooks England instills a significant amount of old-school British heritage as well as high-quality craftsmanship in all of the products they create. New from the time-honored...
Brooks Criterion Jacket Video with Timothy Everest
February 23, 2011
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As Brooks make their way into fashion, this video with bespoke tailor Timothy Everest outline the brand's intentions and seriousness in their upcoming undertakings. The Criterion jacket enjoys a full rundown which showcases some great detailing and a very much considered...
Brooks Brixton Satchel
February 16, 2011
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In a continued look into some of Brooks's new collection of bags and pouches, the Brixton Satchel presents a suitable option for those wanting something a little easier to carry around for a select few items. The bag features a transformable demeanor which allows for it to...
Brooks England Leather Barbican Bag
January 21, 2011
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Since its introduction a couple of years ago, The Barbican has become a familiar sight on the shoulders of cyclists all over the world. Riders seem to value its understated look, its tough yet pliable materials, its respectable storage capacity and above all, perhaps, its...
The Brooks Soho Shoulder Bag
January 18, 2011
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Founded in Birmingham, England in 1866, British saddle manufacturer Brooks of England has been manufacturing high quality leather goods for over a century. One recent addition to its line of cycling bags is the Soho shoulder bag. Featuring a large flap fastening and canvas...
Brooks Islington Rucksack
January 15, 2011
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Brooks has been active in their pre-Bread & Butter tradeshow run-up as they've showcased various new and upcoming products. The Islington Rucksack is another non-saddle style from the respected bike label which deserves to be highlighted. Embodying Brooks' classic aesthetics...
Brooks Hampstead Holdall
January 13, 2011
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In aniticipation of the upcoming Bread & Butter Berlin tradeshow, English saddlemakers Brooks unveil their new large-sized bag dubbed the Hamstead Holdall. The bag features a robust design which allows it to be used either as a rucksack or standard rear rack. This...
Brooks England x Vans Vault 2010 Fall Collection
September 16, 2010
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Brooks England give us a great look into their new collaboration alongside Vans Vault. Following up the teaser from a couple of months back, we now get an official look into the collection. Featured will be a pair of limited edition sneakers (1000 produced) alongside a...
Kinfolk for Wallpaper* Magazine Brooks Saddle
August 28, 2010
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The folks at Kinfolk have gone to work on a genuine leather Brooks Saddle for Wallpaper* Magazine. The saddle features Brooks' signature brass fasteners, and an all-over star print courtesy of kinfolk. The centerpiece is the double rabbit over anvil logo which makes this...
Vans Vault 2010 Fall/Winter Collection SOTO Launch Event Recap
July 9, 2010
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Vans Vault showcased its 2010 fall/winter collection at Berlin's SOTO on Thursday night. Among the highlights were collaborative efforts with saddlemaker Brooks, Pendleton (involving Taka Hayashi) and Filson, which comes coupled with a bag. Look for the Vans Vault 2010...
Brooks England x Vans Vault 2010 Fall Collection Teaser
July 2, 2010
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Here is a teaser of an upcoming project from Vans Vault, working in conjunction with Brooks England. For those unaware, Brooks England was established in 1866 and are prominent makers of leather saddles and cycling accessories. This forthcoming capsule collection includes a...
Ben Wilson for Brooks England “Seebikesaw”
September 28, 2009
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Taking the bicycle concept to a playful level, UK-based designer Ben Wilson created a new "Seebikesaw" silhouette for Brooks England, one of the countries most respected and oldest bike component companies. The "Seebikesaw" follows an obvious theme, fusing a traditional bike...
LIVESTRONG x Futura x Nike x Brooks Saddle
July 17, 2009
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In an ongoing tribute to their LIVESTRONG collection, Brooks Saddles' latest work involves the recently presented Futura-designed Dunk High "FLOM". The iconic money print is replicated over the saddle in black and white. Up next comes the Busy P Air Force 1 Low and the...
Mister Cartoon x LIVESTRONG x Nike Sportswear x Brooks Saddles
July 7, 2009
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As part of the recently released Mr. Cartoon x LIVESTRONG x Nike Air Force 1 Release, Nike also teamed up with English saddle makers Brooks Saddles on some custom saddles. The laser engraved saddle features some of the iconic details associated with Mister Cartoon such as...
