Curious Creatures
Curious Creatures reimagines mountain bike apparel by offering clothes that feel and look like clothes, not costumes, allowing riders to perform their best while staying connected to their own style and the natural world around them. “At Curious Creatures, we are not just another apparel brand; we are a community of like-minded individuals who believe in the power of exploration, self-expression, and respect for the environment,” says Woodworth. “Our mission is to inspire riders to break free from the confines of traditional, overbuilt mountain bike gear and reconnect with the essence of nature and adventure. We encourage our fellow riders to celebrate their quirks and embrace the magic of the unknown.”
I quickly touched all of their product lines; the fabric is oh-so soft!
Behind Curious Creatures is founder and designer Natasha Woodworth, a true Creature herself who brings a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise to the brand. Woodworth’s journey began with a competitive ski racing career in Europe and for the US Ski Team. After finding her calling in design and fashion, Woodworth worked on New York Fashion Week runway shows and designed costumes for pop icon Lady Gaga alongside Marc Jacobs.
However, a deep-seated love for the outdoors and a desire to create functional, stylish apparel led Woodworth to move to Ventura, California, and transition her focus to outdoor apparel and Advanced Concept design at Patagonia. After a decade on the coast, Woodworth settled down in Bozeman, Montana, to be closer to the mountains and launch Curious Creatures.
Pearl iZUMi
Pearl iZUMi has a bunch of fun new apparel that utilizes BioViz technology. This technology offers powerful reflective elements that reach 100 meters for night visibility.
They are bringing back some old-school patterns, such as the RETRO CHEVRON 24, here in the Attack Air Jersey, and Attack Air Bib Shorts.
I liked the subtle but fun color patterns of this set of jerseys and bibs.
They are also getting patterns ready for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Limited Edition White Out Launch
The White Out Collection is inspired by the iconic Maglia Rossa of the Giro d’Italia and the notorious Gavia Pass, known for its unpredictable weather and dramatic impact on the race. Honoring Pearl iZUMi co-found Andy Hampsren’s historic win of the 1988 Giro after conquering the snow-engulfed pass, this collection was created for those who ride to challenge their limits and honor the legacy of legends.
It comes in PRO Bib Shorts, PRO Mesh Jersey, and Transfer Mesh Sleeveless Baselayer.
Ornot
As our robot friends like to sing – lighter, better, faster, stronger. These stretchy, sewn-in-the-USA shorts are built for hot days, lots of movement, and maybe even some swimming if you’re lucky.
UV Trail Hoodie
McNally x Ornot colloration. Lightweight, breathable technical hoodie with UPF 30 sun protection for gravel, adventure, or the beach.
Lightweight Mission Pants
These are stretchy! Full panel gusset,
Bamboo + Organic Cotton Shirts
These Tech Shirts are tailored for riding and comfort in every situation. The unique blend of bamboo and organic cotton used in this shirt is not only sustainable but also incredibly soft and comfortable. You can easily stash your sunglasses with an integrated rear pocket once the sun sets.
Mission Shirt – Summer 2024
Our Micro Climate Jacket features an extremely durable, lightweight fabric custom milled especially for us. Ever read about the $500 Olympic swimsuits? Yeah, fabric like that… We designed a lofted pattern to insulate at strategic points keeping you warm and dry. Speaking of dry, the fabric has a patented treatment applied permanently to each fiber strand which resists moisture, making the jacket water-resistant and quick to dry. Did we mention stretch? This jacket stretches, making it comfortable while moving with you on the bike.
The Ornot cargo bibs are built on the success of their popular house bib shorts. Designed from the ground up, Ornot sourced a new endurance pad, increased the inseam length, added soft and luxuriously stretchy straps, and topped it off with bluesign®-approved recycled fabric. These Cargo Bibs feature 4 pockets, 1 on each leg and 2 in the back, for ultimate storage capacity if you opt out of a pocketed jersey. Pair these bibs with their handlebar bag mini and carry everything you need—permission granted to layer casually up top, Ornot.
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