BUBBLE VISOR

18 Sept 2010

Chad Hodge Bullitt Helmets

Received this email from Chad Hodge.

"I am a recent graduate of the industrial design program at the University of Cincinnati and for my thesis I designed a retro full face helmet. The idea came about when I went to purchase a new full face helmet and I couldnt find anything that wasnt styled to look like it belonged with a crotch rocket. I ride a 1978 Yamaha XS1100 and wanted something that would at least attempt to match that aesthetic. There are plenty of vintage half helmets out there, but after a buddy got his face saved by his full face, I dont wear anything but. Its currently just a show model, but I am interested in trying to get it prototyped."

the proportions of this design are great and the combination of the Bubble Visor with a full face helmet is super cool. the details on the helmet are amazing. the leather strap, the air-holes, the interior etc. are spectacular.

at the moment everyday around 1000 people visit this site.
for info: ~~email address Chad Hodge~~

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12 Sept 2010

BSMK1SV

BSMK1SV from "The City Built of Seven Hill's"
has an amazing collection on his flickr account.

I'm showing here just a small collection of his fantastic archive.

check the link if you want to see more Vintage Part's, Book's and Manuals, Isle Of Man badges and pictures, BMW's and Brough Superior pictures etc.

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11 Sept 2010

Mister Freedom

Mister Freedom is a retail space/design studio created by Christophe Loiron, French expatriate to California in 1990.

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The concept operates at the current Hollywood, CA location since 2003.
The brick building at 7161 Beverly Boulevard is filled with a huge inventory of vintage clothing, footwear and accessories for men and women from the 1850’s to the present. The store also offers rare textiles, vintage books as well as antique props for deco. This extensive eclectic collection of vintage items is collected around the world and updated daily with new finds. Customers must bring a king size wallet couse the prices of the products are insanely high but also insanely nice :)

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The 1200 sq ft mezzanine is Christophe Loiron’s private creative space and prototype room. From this atelier come Mister Freedom® original samples and creations, including:
Original graphic T-shirts - Canvas, denim, ticking Bags - Customized vintage clothing - Belts - Limited edition creations - One of a kind items And more…

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Mister Freedom® also collaborates with Japanese manufacturing experts “Sugar Cane Co” (of Tokyo based “Toyo Enterprises”) for a full line of clothing, made in USA and Japan.

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