Well that’s it folks. After almost five hundred entries, we’ve closed the competition, and it’s a good thing too, we’ve been absolutely swamped by the response. Technical Badger will now begin the long process of clearing up the Sett, to get it back to some semblance of its original form before the next competition arrives and trust us when we tell you; it’s a ruddy good ‘un!

For those of you who weren’t aware of the competition, you’ve really missed out and just so you know what you’re missed out on, we’ve got a bit of a sampler below. You can also check out this link to see what the gear looks like on actual human badgers, modelled by the very rugged Adam Milleneuve and roguish Matt Mosley.

Thanks for the great response.  We’ll be announcing the winners at the end of the week, so watch this space.

 

Alpinestars – Fall’09 streetwear collection (Men):

Alpinestars Autumn collection is a master-class in men’s style, fulfilling all your new season wardrobe needs from street stylish to clean cut.

The casual collection moves effortless from chambray striped shirts, to fine knits and flannel shirts, to sports led streetwear casuals, all nodding to Alpinestars’ incredible sporting heritage with subtle racing details appearing throughout the line with chequered buttons, track prints and A’stars’ winning embroidered laurel leaf logo.

Opening the line is a stylish Americana look, which sees preppy fitted polo’s, Rugby style sweats in Navy and red and blue barber stripes to team with either Alpinestars’ crisp chino’s or from their ever expanding denim line, perfectly cut, slim fit indigo jeans. Alpinestars’ finest Autumn look comes from their Earth-tones street wear range featuring heavyweight flannel shirts in an oversized plaid in burnt orange or hunter green with rustic elbow patches, alongside ribbed knit V.neck cardigans to team with a multitude of coloured denims including dark burgundy and olive green.

Collection highlights include their range of outerwear including a Barbour lined flannel shirt with quilted cuffs and collar making the perfect lightweight Autumn jacket, a geometric chequered print windbreaker and the warmest of oversized down filled coats, all finished off with a range of fine accessories that capitalise on Alpinestars’ master craftsmanship through leather belts and wallets.

Prices throughout the collection range from £20 to £190.

Alpinestars by Denise Focil (Women’s collection):

Maintaining the impeccable workmanship from its world-renowned range of motorcycle attire, Alpinestars, the 45-year-old Italian-based company, announces the creation of Alpinestars by Denise Focil. This collection of contemporary motorcycle-inspired pieces incorporates the brands heritage while providing a collection worth craving.

The pieces from the Alpinestars by Denise Focil collection compliment every city girl¹s closet. The line is free from branding, with a focus on fabric and fit. Each piece has a hint of true motorcycle edge that can only be offered from a tried and true motorcycle company like Alpinestars.

Born in Ecuador and raised in Los Angeles, creator and designer Denise Focil incorporates a variety of influences into her eponymous line of women¹s clothing, blending the heritage and roots of the Alpinestars motorcycle brand with her own well-defined, street-wear sensibility.

Prices throughout the collection range from $US 75 to $US 592.

THE SHIBUYA

Alpinestars’ trailblazing technical footwear legacy has paved the way for the emergence of their latest style innovation: The Shibuya.

Hailing from Tokyo the Shibuya is inspired by the retro youth culture of Japan and looks to the footwear of the fashion hungry Japanese motorbike riders to fuse with their very finest footwear design. The Shibuya teams style with fine Italian craftsmanship through Alpinestars’ unparalleled success in technical footwear, which caters for the likes of Formula One’s Jenson Button, with decades of precision manufacturing and Alpinestars’ notorious exacting standards.

The Shibuya is available in 7 different styles, produced in brown and black fine full grain leather, black and white canvas, grey and sand synthetic leather, and grey mesh/canvas, with both lace and Velcro strap lacing systems. The breathable mesh and canvas versions are a perfect solution for the hot summer months, whereas the leather styles in both laced or 3 strap Velcro closure are catching the eyes of the racing style purest.

Shibuya prices range from £90 to £130. www.alpinestars.com

ALPINESTARS, One Goal, One Vision:

Alpinestars is the world’s leading motorsports clothing brand and for more than four decades Alpinestars and the Astar logo have represented the highest level of excellence and style for motorsports. With its uniquely broad and deep connection with the world’s most visible motorsports athletes, Alpinestars now weaves the passion and commitment they share with their racers into seasonal fashion collections of clothing for men and women. www.alpinestars.com