6 cool clothes for city cyclists

If only Uniqlo did cycle clothes.

Although frankly, their 'clothes' work pretty well for riding to work.

I like them, and thank you road.cc for making me aware of them; particularly velocity, where I hope a men's range won't be long in coming. The items shown don't seem wildly different in price to the Rapha & Vulpine products, especially the collaborative ranges, where thought and attention has gone into their design & construction. Perhaps, like other expensive brands, some elements will filter down into the High Street.

What I'd like to see next is a review of the people who make up the target market for this stuff. 

I genuinely don't get it. If you can afford to blow this kind of cash on clothes, good for you, I say. I for one share Mandelson's views on personal wealth- but let's not get political about it. Blowing a wad of cash on the most functional, most high tech cycling gear that'll give you the best performance on the bike (and make you look pro / good at the cafe at the same time) - I get that. Blowing a wad of cash on a fashion clothes because you place value in looking /feeling good and wearing high quality clothes - yeah I can get that, too. Blowing a wad of cash on clothes that are not that functional (a pea-coat is never going to be more practical than a lidl/assos jacket, waterproofing or no) but compromise aesthetics for 'cycling-specific' flourishes (there is a reason Ralph Lauren don't sell jackets with reflective collars; I mean Versace make some pretty hideous stuff, but those segrasera jeans!) - I just don't get it. Surely if you're that vain and have that much disposable income, you just buy some fashion clothes that aren't 'cycling specific' but actually look good, and replace them once they've worn out/ the trend has changed/ you've spilled some achingly-hip hot drink down them.

Some of the jackets and macs are stylish but the designers are perhaps imagining a 1950's Fred Astaire movie world where blokes glide around a sunny town in tailored jackets arriving sweat free at their design meetings?  'Sports jackets' were never so poorly named. 

Dry clean only and you better be prepared for leather elbow patches as a repair to your £200 blazer the first time you come off. 

Well my dedicated commuter cyclewear is a (rather expensive) Levis 511 commuter pair of jeans, a 40 quid softshell jacket and a pair of cycling gloves. All the other are simple everyday clothes, which are more than good for my commutes.

I would like though casual shirts that would be long enough at the back, jeans like the Levis 511 without the price tag and a windproof/waterproof jacket that wouldn't look too sporty.

The reflectiveness fad I think it is more a gimmick than a true reason to buy cycling specific clothes. The reason why the add them in hidden places ready to be revealed at the true danger, is because they make feel you something between James Bond and Optimus Prime. Just add as much powered lights as you can and always keep the reflective elements on the bike, and you will be really seen. 3M reflective tape on critical parts on the bike can do wonders too.

Yea, whatever. why I live some of those jackets cost a months mortgage on a reasonable house. yes, and you could also buy a handy N+1

Stretchy walking trousers from Karrimor and Aldi are my choice of legwear currently,  and Asda some some stretch jeans for about a tenner. Top half tends to be a active T shirt with a fleece or a shell.

But then I'm no fashionista!

If your going to splash the cash arctreyx fwd, for climbing running its hard to beat, I'd imagine this http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=mens&model=A2B-C...

would outperform 99% of cycling clobber, clearly at a price tho.

You can't say 'six cool clothes' - the word you're looking for is 'garments'

Can we have "Six cool clothes for city cyclists of more restricted means" next, please?