Earlier this week I had fun visiting with my friend Steve on the US Adidas campus in Portland, OR. He’s a sportswear designer and scooterist and just flashed his badge to be ushered into the golden temple of goodness and discounts. He pointed out all the new gear that’s come out from the Adidas-Vespa mash-up which apparently was not just a one season thing – good news for us! (Thanks Steve. That was fun.)

US Adidas Store

From the ultra hip online shop “Girls Can Tell,” Philadelphia artist Sara Selepouchin draws careful but charming diagrams of some of the more fetishized technology like cameras, airplanes and of course two-stroke scooters. Then she carefully screen prints them on a variety of objects. Her scooter design is available on bags, coasters, and even printed on a vintage book page as frameable art.

Thanks to Cassie for these great finds.

NEWS FLASH – Sara got in touch with us and her oven mitt ($14) is no longer out of stock! And it’s available in black and red. See the revised link below:

nimli.com

girlscantell.com

Good news: Adidas has added some new shoes, bags, and other good stuff to their Vespa line.

Bad news: No two countries have the same things. The UK gets the bags, the US gets the shoes.

So the best thing to do is type “Vespa” in the Adidas stores’ search field to see everything on offer at your online store:

US Adidas Store

UK Adidas Store

You can get this sporty print in everything from itty bitty cosmetic bags to barely legal carry-on bag size. Thanks to Melissa M. and also Linda C. at Memphis Vespa which are carrying a great number of these bags.

lesportsac.com

memphisvespa.com

Just in time for Easter, get the ultimate Easter Basket! (Note the chicks already hatching out the of eggs in the basket.) It’s $23.99.

Thanks to Julie G. for this find!

skreened.com

This great bag is just $1.50 at Forever 21! It measures 13″ H x 11.5″ W x 7.5″D with 21.5″ straps.

Thanks to Melissa L. for this great find.

forever21.com

Find your suitcase while you proudly display the “bag you’re in.” New from “Flapjack Toys” and their Retro Tags line they’re available for $9.95 at Le Travel Store.

Thanks to our very own Tim T. for this find.

letravelstore.com

I know this scooter has to be based on an Odd Scoot somewhere. Anyone have any idea what it might be? Lulu Guinness is more easily identifiable – a London based designer of coveted purses and accessories. Sorry to say that’s all I know about this bag. So save your eBay auction alert now!

Thanks to Melissa L. for this find!

The only information I can provide on these cute bags I got at a designer outlet several years ago is the tag inside – “Red Is Fred.” I haven’t come across anything else from this line. I really love the pink mod target wheels and the girl’s expression. I know just what’s she thinking.

Thanks to Greg W. for this heads up. Barnes and Noble stores currently have Vespa end cap displays with journals, pens, bags, magnets, notecards, and even a cute fender headlight alarm clock! Only the notecards seem to be available on their site though so a store visit is a must.

Update:
It looks like not all B&N stores have the Vespa merchandise. I was in the B&N in the Lloyd Center Mall in Portland, Oregon.