There aren't many countries quite so skilled at bespoke metalwork than Japan, so it's natural that its most vaunted bike manufacturer's frames would be firmly placed among the best on the market.
A full Formula 1 outfit with helmet might be a difficult one to wear around the office, but a fashion line inspired by the sport? Now that you can get away with.
The trick with collaborations is to find a balance, and when you get it right – as with Roland Mouret's upcoming collaboration with Banana Republic – the results can be extraordinary.
If the ‘fashion’ arm of a car brand usually makes you shudder, fear not – the only thing Porsche Design shares with its motoring namesake is a name and a family history.
