RE: Poncey Clothing from MINI
Wednesday 1st October 2003
Poncey Clothing from MINI
Driving shoes, bags, watch and a jacket complete with pockets
The MINI brand is being extended even further this week with the launch of more 'accessories' for impressionable owners keen to become mobile adverts for the marque.
Whilst many marques have ranges of clothing and accessories designed to increase the desirability of their cars, the pretentious nonsense that accompanies this range sets it apart from the rest.
The goods aren't designed to be useful, they are "Designed with 'motion in mind,' the collection aids today's 'urban nomads' as they shift from street to car or any form of transport. In each situation, the MINI_motion collection adapts to the needs of the user. "
Based on that you might expect the some sort of tranforming robot in disguise to mutate from a baseball cap into a bed for the night, but instead you gets some shoes, a watch and a bag with MINI written on it.
"We know that today's city travelers often switch between modes of transport several times in a day. So, we created a collection that adds value to the traveler, whatever their mode of transport. We integrated good design with useable functionality into every piece of the MINI_motion collection. MINI_motion does not seek to follow seasonal tendencies and fashion trends, but focuses more on innovation and practical solutions to 'life in motion' ," warbled Rinat Aruh, lifestyle development manager of MINI.
Highlights of the collection include:
- A 2part driving shoe, manufactured by PUMA. Based on the technology used in motorsport driving shoes, the shoe also cleverly features an inner 'bootie' for longer trips.
- A unique car pack, engineered by Samsonite, which attaches to the passenger seat belt to secure the bag and its contents when driving.
- The MINI_motion watch, with a digital display that changes from horizontal to vertical depending on your traveling needs.
- A travelling jacket with integrated pockets to hold MINI city maps or even an MP3 player. The jacket also features a fold-down flap that acts as a seat extension or transforms into a bag when removed.
Top stuff. I'll take the lot...
Discussion
I hope so, after all PistonHeads clothing is designed for urban refugees fleeing the cities in fast cars. As such the comfortable attire sets them apart from numpty drivers whilst encompassing revolutionary dual purpose storage devices known to many as pockets. As well as providing storage for other PH items, they can double up as handy hand warmers. The whole range of clothes was designed by famous French design Ted le Port who has mixed the gothic black with a contemporary charcoal colour to hide the grime picked up when fleeing urban wastelands. Perfect for wearing or mounting on the wall, the latest range of clothing comes in a range of sizes as Le Port has studied at many of the European art houses and come to the conclusion that his clothes don't look good on waifs or strays.
PetrolTed said:
I hope so, after all PistonHeads clothing is designed for urban refugees fleeing the cities in fast cars. As such the comfortable attire sets them apart from numpty drivers whilst encompassing revolutionary dual purpose storage devices known to many as pockets. As well as providing storage for other PH items, they can double up as handy hand warmers. The whole range of clothes was designed by famous French design Ted le Port who has mixed the gothic black with a contemporary charcoal colour to hide the grime picked up when fleeing urban wastelands. Perfect for wearing or mounting on the wall, the latest range of clothing comes in a range of sizes as Le Port has studied at many of the European art houses and come to the conclusion that his clothes don't look good on waifs or strays.
Ted, you're obviously suffering from lack-of-pie induced delirium!"The MINI_motion watch, with a digital display that changes from horizontal to vertical depending on your traveling needs"
I must be missing something, but the only transport I can think of that involves the word "horizonal" is when a space shuttle takes off. They've thought of everything, eh?
I must be missing something, but the only transport I can think of that involves the word "horizonal" is when a space shuttle takes off. They've thought of everything, eh?
The whole new BMW MINI (BINI) thing is irritating and will be dropped like a hot potatoe when the sales of the forthcoming DINI (Diesel BINI) drop off. They are not preserving a cult car, they are making a quick buck like a parasite on a dying carcass. The whole thing reaks of tack including this tacky fashion poo. Issigonis was about functionality and purpose, you didn't have it if it wasn't necessary. This cheap brand driven, cash draining hype is a dirty end for such a magnificent beast. Shame on you BMW and all of you hairdressers who drive them. I would rather see it killed spectacularly like a Jimi Hendrix rather than live on like a waning, pathetic Eric Clapton.
Yet more evidence of the transient, shallow persona that the youthful society as a whole is developing. Surprised they don't do a mobile phone, a 'game-boy' (when I was a lad, that meant homosexual, incidentally ) and a stash-case for your wraps as well. 
Utter shite, all of it. And no, I won't blank the swear word out.
) and a stash-case for your wraps as well. Utter shite, all of it. And no, I won't blank the swear word out.
kneegrow said:
The whole new BMW MINI (BINI) thing is irritating and will be dropped like a hot potatoe when the sales of the forthcoming DINI (Diesel BINI) drop off. They are not preserving a cult car, they are making a quick buck like a parasite on a dying carcass. The whole thing reaks of tack including this tacky fashion poo. Issigonis was about functionality and purpose, you didn't have it if it wasn't necessary. This cheap brand driven, cash draining hype is a dirty end for such a magnificent beast. Shame on you BMW and all of you hairdressers who drive them. I would rather see it killed spectacularly like a Jimi Hendrix rather than live on like a waning, pathetic Eric Clapton.
off. I'll drive whatever car I want, don't get all uppity just beause it shares the name with an old death trap that's had it's day.
If you don't like it or the admittedly cr@p life style rubbish, don't buy it.
Issigonis is dead, life goes on.
>> Edited by rich-uk on Friday 10th October 15:06
It shares the same name but it has sod all to do with the word MINI. Face it, it's a bloody Beemer without the badge. It's overpriced by a million miles but it's targeted audience are all suckers and they are in abundance - I know of 2 in my vicinity who have the ones with Union Flag roofs - when chatting to one down the local, she thought I was joking when I told her it was German. "Don't be silly, the garage told me they are made in Oxford". Rest my case. The 'Mini' is HUGE but has no room inside. Pull up alongside and it's the size of a family saloon. Face it , it's not a Mini, it's a MAXI. It's a car for those who are very easily led.
How many MINI's have you driven? or even sat in?
Yes it is a BMW, yes it is German, I don't see anyone moaning that the new Range Rover is a complete rip off of the old one.
Yes, it is a bit of a fashion statement driven by pretty people who can't drive at the moment, but that'll all change when the next big thing comes out, the MINI will still be an excellent handling, quick, nice to be in, small car. Which is just what I want in car.
I've been in one of those old, rusty heaps that is the old mini and I can't see what all the fuss is about (admittely it wasn't a Cooper or anything)
Yes it is a BMW, yes it is German, I don't see anyone moaning that the new Range Rover is a complete rip off of the old one.
Yes, it is a bit of a fashion statement driven by pretty people who can't drive at the moment, but that'll all change when the next big thing comes out, the MINI will still be an excellent handling, quick, nice to be in, small car. Which is just what I want in car.
I've been in one of those old, rusty heaps that is the old mini and I can't see what all the fuss is about (admittely it wasn't a Cooper or anything)
[quote=dandarez]It shares the same name but it has sod all to do with the word MINI. Face it, it's a bloody Beemer without the badge. It's overpriced by a million miles but it's targeted audience are all suckers and they are in abundance - I know of 2 in my vicinity who have the ones with Union Flag roofs - when chatting to one down the local, she thought I was joking when I told her it was German. "Don't be silly, the garage told me they are made in Oxford". Rest my case. The 'Mini' is HUGE but has no room inside. Pull up alongside and it's the size of a family saloon. Face it , it's not a Mini, it's a MAXI. It's a car for those who are very easily led.[/quote
Made in Oxford?
Not totally, the engine is made in South America!
Made in Oxford?
Not totally, the engine is made in South America!
I have driven an 80bhp "old" cooper, and the new mini. The new one is streets ahead. Sorry, it has to be said! I owned a min for 2 years, it was good fun and cheap to run. But dire build & ride quality make the BMW effort worthwhile, and if you hadn't noticed, SAFETY is a big issue these days, hence cars getting bigger. The old fella has had its day, let its offspring prosper.
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