"Boubou," pronounced "Boo-boo."
While it may be an unfamiliar term, it actually refers to a traditional African garment. It is a loose, elegant piece made from wax print fabric—which features colorful patterns inspired by the energy of the African continent, such as flowers, trees, animals, and the sun and moon, applied using a batik method (I used to think it was called African batik, but it seems that is not the formal name).
The Farah is a piece that prints those colorful, distinctive patterns onto highly functional fabric, creating a vibrant look.
It is a garment that reflects Cafe du Cycliste’s keen ability to sense the changing times, as well as their commitment to expressing the deep cultural ties between their home country of France and Africa.
¥25,480_
Of course, its appeal goes beyond the look you can tell at a glance.
Using fabric with excellent stretch and a soft texture, the Farah features a tight silhouette that can handle serious rides, making it a favorite among many cyclists.
The slightly brushed interior of the fabric provides moderate warmth, making it useful as a mid-layer during winter rides. It quickly wicks away the heavy sweat produced during intense rides, and thanks to the fabric's structure, it diffuses moisture rapidly and dries extremely fast, minimizing the sweat chill that can occur during winter cycling. Naturally, it also works perfectly as a primary piece during the changing seasons of autumn and early spring.
Lightweight mesh fabric is used under the arms and on the side panels of the body to improve ventilation and breathability. Reflective material is included on the arms for low-light safety, and the back pockets are lined for reinforcement with piping on the openings to increase durability.
There are two color options, Tribe and Bamako, available in both women's and men's models.
Why not pick up a piece to add some color to your winter rides?
Speaking of colorful, the items from MAAP, for which the exhibition started yesterday, are also vivid.
Both are items that will stand out against the winter scenery.
It’s rare to have such a wide selection of MAAP items available to see and touch in person. Since the fit can vary by model, we highly recommend you try on various items to check the fit for yourself.