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Sustainable is Not Enough

Sustainable is Not Enough

Greenwash, chronic overstocking and the unseen damage of perpetual discounting. How Kostüme is trying to fix the broken apparel industry model (and what that means for you). (7 min read) …
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First Product Reviews

First Product Reviews

The wait is over. Our first official product reviews are finally in. Click through to read what the tester from Rouleur, Road.cc and Off.road.cc thought about our debut collection. (3 min read) …
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Rouleur Live

Rouleur Live

A report on the debut consumer show for Kostüme - the highly-respected Rouleur Live. NOVEMBER 10, 2022 ROULEUR LIVE 2022 By Ed Bartlett As a new brand launching into a mature …
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The Red Bike by Jim Clarkson

The Red Bike by Jim Clarkson

In his short essay, Jim Clarkson takes us back to basics, musing on fun, freedom and fish and chips. Oh, and bikes, of course. (3 minute read) SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 THE RED BIKE By Jim Cl …
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