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Choose Preorder for limited edition drops.

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SHOP DIFFERENT

Two different ways to shop.

Choose Preorder for limited edition drops.

Shop Ready to Ship for products in stock now.

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#EDIT008

Summer is coming and Blueprint is back!

#EDIT008 focuses on arguably our biggest new product for 2026 - an all-new, all-day Cargo Jersey, featuring a stunning UPF 50 fabric for 98% UV protection.

Also includes updated Sleeveless Baselayer and Cap, featuring new fabrics.

Launching at Midday (UK) Friday March 27th.

#EDIT009

#EDIT009 features our first limited edition artist collab in over a year.

Featuring a complete summer ride capsule - including our new 10/10-rated Polartec Cargo Gilet - you won't want to miss this one.

Launching at Midday (UK) Friday April 24th.

Kostüme are pioneers of the small batch preorder model, cutting the vast waste, routine overproduction and endless discounting that blight the apparel industry.

 

By doing things differently, we're able to invest far more where it really matters: on class-leading products, ethically made using state of the art recycled materials.

 

Visit our Preorders page to check current and forthcoming drops, or head to Ready to Ship for pieces available now, all delivered worldwide with duty prepaid.

SHOP READY TO SHIP

Kostüme makes innovative, award-winning cycling apparel focused on all-day performance, comfort and utility.

 

Developed in the UK for the unique demands of Audax and multi-day long distance cycling, Kostüme sells direct to customers in over 30 countries, maintaining the highest Trustpilot score of any cycling apparel brand.

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WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING


“An incredibly well thought out and subtly detailed garment, constructed with the most supple, soft and beautiful Lycra I've ever put between my thighs.”

🏆 10/10
🏆 road.cc Recommends
🏆 Editor's Choice '23/'24

“The Kostüme Cargo bib shorts are a thoroughly well-designed pair of bib shorts that performed consistently well for all types of riding.”

🏆 Editor's Choice '25

“Everything about these shorts has a high quality look and feel that’s comparable with the established names in premium cycle apparel and in some areas even better.”

🏆 Best Cycling Shorts '25