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Strictly limited to 350 items per collection and made to order to cut waste, Kostüme produces highly innovative cycling apparel featuring exclusive artist designs and premium recycled materials.
Our Story
Kostüme makes technically innovative cycling apparel that combines all-day performance, comfort and utility with exclusive artist collaborations and obsessive attention to detail.
Developed in England and made in Europe by independent, family-run factories with decades of experience, Kostüme products are made from premium recycled materials and available to pre-order only, released in strictly limited edition batches known as edits.
This innovative approach to apparel production drastically cuts waste, and is just one example of a commitment to put our environmental impact at the heart of every decision.
SERIOUS FUN
Kostüme was founded to challenge the status quo, developing stylish, durable and highly functional products to help you express yourself both on and off the bike, however you choose to ride.
Our mantra is that cycling should be fun. We take having fun seriously so that you don't have to.
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RIDEWEAR REDEFINED
Although our products may look familiar, we’ve gone back to the drawing board on every last detail.
At Kostüme, we only green-light a product if it measurably moves the needle on what has come before. And unlike the racing-obsessed brands, our points of focus are everyday comfort, style and utility*.
Our products are tested on some of the most extreme rides imaginable. So, whether your idea of fun is 10km or 1,000km, you can trust us to have your back (and legs, and bum).
*although should you choose to pin a number to our kit, you’ll find high performance comes as standard.
“Simplest way to put it? The best bib shorts I've ever worn!" - Mike Warren, Bristol-Glasgow-Bristol
PLANET FIRST
Kostüme was founded on the principles of ‘planet first’, and we apply it to every decision we make as a brand.
Our aim to be as rigorous and transparent as possible about the impact of our actions, and we are working hard to close the loop on truly circular production. We don’t have all the answers yet, but if we aren’t striving to make a change, why should you?
For more information, visit our dedicated sustainability page here.
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THE ART OF CYCLING
After more than a decade spent working with some of the leading artists of our generation, art is in our DNA. We love the rich history and heritage of cycle racing, but it doesn’t define us or our products. We are equally passionate about art, music and culture, and our bet is that you are too.
Our exclusive artist edits are at the heart of why we exist, offering our collaborators a dynamic moving canvas to express their creativity, and unique limited edition apparel, accessories and editions for you to express yours.
For those wanting something more understated, our seasonal Kostüme edits will feature signature products in contrasting tones.
Something for everyone.
NEXT RELEASE
#Edit002 Coming June 2023
Our second collection launches at midday on Friday June 30th, 2023 and features a brand new artwork commissioned from an exciting emerging London-based female artist, sculptor and printmaker.
#Edit002 includes an improved design for our unique 6-pocket jersey configuration, and a number of exciting launch partnerships and activations.