That’s it! Time to go for a ride. She’s wearing flipflops? I wish we could hear an audio clip. The subtle sounds of that sleek black bike with HEADLIGHT… ahhh… With only two days until 2006 Tour de France, are you hearing any buzz?
Absolutely gorgeous. But, especially after the rash of bicyclist deaths in NYC, I must stress the importance of not listening to headphones while on the road.
Then again, I’m sure the roads she bikes on are a bit quieter…
This is the first time I have actually seen someone wearing flip-flops (outside of beach/shower moments) and not wanted to wretch. Point made! I’ll add bike riding time as another appropriate flip flop activity. I am just hoping that she has some killer heels in her bag/at work/home that shes trying to avoid scuffing.
Mr/Ms Anonymous 7:14 PM, these bikes are what you might call a “utility bike”, “Dutch bike” or “euro bike”. The closests bike in the USA is probably those made by a company named Breezer. There’s also the more expensive company called Rivendell. Both manufacture european inspired utility bicycles.
You can have a makeshift one by buying the more prevlant “comfort bike” and installing chrome fenders, a rear rack, and changing the handle bars from straight bars(the most common, especially on Mountain bikes) to the more upswept ones(the ones you see on european utility bikes), commonly known as “north road” handlebars.
WOW! This is exactly what my project mate said while discussing the dress of Italian women. She lived there and said they were attractively dressed and wore bicycles! I can’t wait to send this to her! Sart score again!
this woman looks so effortlessly fashionable. she wears all black , nothing outstanding about the actual outfit its the fact she can ride a bicycle and looks so fashionable instead of wearing regulr gym sports clothes
Anonymous
June 29, 2006 at 3:54 pm
Fantastic compostion, Sartorialist! I also love how this woman radiates casualness, although she is dressed in chic black.
Anonymous
June 29, 2006 at 4:18 pm
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this she shows us that you can still look amazing while doing an outdoor activity.
AfashionType
June 29, 2006 at 4:19 pm
This woman looks fantastic
Ali Kat Girl
June 29, 2006 at 4:27 pm
That’s it! Time to go for a ride. She’s wearing flipflops? I wish we could hear an audio clip. The subtle sounds of that sleek black bike with HEADLIGHT… ahhh… With only two days until 2006 Tour de France, are you hearing any buzz?
Anonymous
June 29, 2006 at 4:27 pm
I love this photo.
I love her look.
So chic, on a bike and on cobblestones, with iPod.
-AthenaNY
Meredith
June 29, 2006 at 4:40 pm
Absolutely gorgeous. But, especially after the rash of bicyclist deaths in NYC, I must stress the importance of not listening to headphones while on the road.
Then again, I’m sure the roads she bikes on are a bit quieter…
the count
June 29, 2006 at 4:48 pm
This is the first time I have actually seen someone wearing flip-flops (outside of beach/shower moments) and not wanted to wretch. Point made! I’ll add bike riding time as another appropriate flip flop activity. I am just hoping that she has some killer heels in her bag/at work/home that shes trying to avoid scuffing.
Anonymous
June 29, 2006 at 7:14 pm
where can you get a bike like that? i’ve been longing for a fashionable non-mountain bike after seeing all these photos! anyone?
Anonymous
June 29, 2006 at 8:02 pm
Poetic. All black save for the whitewalls and her iPod cord. Sparkling. Almost too good to be true.
- Eminence Grise
Anonymous
June 30, 2006 at 2:26 am
It doesn’t matter that she’s in head-to-toe black…She still looks fresh and fabulous. I luuurve black!
Anonymous
June 30, 2006 at 5:40 am
Mr/Ms Anonymous 7:14 PM, these bikes are what you might call a “utility bike”, “Dutch bike” or “euro bike”. The closests bike in the USA is probably those made by a company named Breezer. There’s also the more expensive company called Rivendell. Both manufacture european inspired utility bicycles.
You can have a makeshift one by buying the more prevlant “comfort bike” and installing chrome fenders, a rear rack, and changing the handle bars from straight bars(the most common, especially on Mountain bikes) to the more upswept ones(the ones you see on european utility bikes), commonly known as “north road” handlebars.
Karra
June 30, 2006 at 9:11 am
She’s beautiful. Looks a bit like Thandie Newton.
Now, I’m seriously considering painting my crusier a shiny black. Hmmm…
Anonymous
June 30, 2006 at 11:46 am
*sigh*no helmet, flip flops and headphones.
Cute gal but c’mon now, lets be safe!
Anonymous
June 30, 2006 at 6:26 pm
Her style is clean, classic with flare. Humble envy fills my mind.
Anonymous
June 30, 2006 at 11:00 pm
reminds me of audrey hepburn . . . an understated, elegant, all time chic sense of style and beauty.
stylePOD
July 1, 2006 at 5:09 am
La Bella Donna Italiana!
Chic Afrique
October 7, 2007 at 5:56 am
there’s something to be said about elegance of the simple and understated kind. She looks marvellous
Chinu
February 7, 2008 at 2:50 am
one of my favorite pics…
MsSvelteNy
July 8, 2008 at 10:23 am
I think it might be Thandie…
daniela w.
April 6, 2009 at 8:16 am
foto simpatica che rappresenta bene la milanese chic e ecologica, con un tocco di audrey hepburn
Anonymous
April 14, 2009 at 1:22 pm
WOW! This is exactly what my project mate said while discussing the dress of Italian women. She lived there and said they were attractively dressed and wore bicycles!
I can’t wait to send this to her!
Sart score again!
Anonymous
November 2, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Quintessentially Italian! Love it.
manila_love
January 27, 2010 at 5:47 am
love this look a lot! So simple yet fab! A street fasjion that deserves a second look. wish we can have this get-up here everyday!
Victor
April 9, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Bella ragazza!
Anonymous
June 16, 2010 at 5:09 pm
veramente fantastica questa signora milanese. !!!!!!!
meganmeenan
September 14, 2010 at 8:05 am
this woman looks so effortlessly fashionable. she wears all black , nothing outstanding about the actual outfit its the fact she can ride a bicycle and looks so fashionable instead of wearing regulr gym sports clothes
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Anonymous
October 22, 2010 at 6:19 pm
I love this one! Very elegant in a bike…
JaSon
November 26, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Where is she going looking so cool?
Anonymous
July 9, 2011 at 4:38 am
Don`t get it