New and Noted: Motorcycle Gear

Brand extensions gone crazy, an heirloom jacket from Dainese, a limited edition lid from Hedon, and beautiful new summer leather gloves from Knox. There goes the monthly budget. Montblanc Urban Spirit helmet If you like fancy fountain pens, you’ll know the story of Montblanc and its famous Meisterstück, released in 1924. In recent years company has expanded its offerings to include watches and expensive leather goods. And a few days ago, in one of the most bizarre brand extensions we’ve ever seen, Montblanc teased us with a new motorcycle helmet. It’s influenced by 1970s racing lids and there’s perforated leather...