FEARLESSLY: A painting that comes to life on a jersey

FEARLESSLY: A painting that comes to life on a jersey
Every year, we expand the color range of our PASSION and MOTION collections so that everyone can find a shade that suits them. The minimalist PASSION collection and the more visually striking MOTION collection have both found their fans, yet we regularly encounter requests for something bolder, more vibrant — and that is Fearlessly.

Creativity often comes when a person steps out of their established routine. A similar change has recently taken place in the life of our designer Lenka, who has gone on maternity leave. In this new stage of life, she naturally sought moments of calm, space for her own thoughts, and a way to stay connected with her previous work. At the same time, she returned to the traditional craft from which graphic design originally evolved.

“When the opportunity to create another artistic jersey edition came up, I jumped at it without hesitation,” Lenka recalls. “This collection was created in a different rhythm than I was used to. Maternity leave has brought me many new roles, but also the need to stay, at least partially, in the world I knew before. And it was precisely between feeding, changing diapers, and everyday care that I needed moments where I could pause and create.”

The Fearlessly collection was not born out of long waits for inspiration, but rather from a natural flow of thoughts. That is exactly what gives it its authenticity. “I didn’t overthink the composition — I let intuition guide me. Not long ago, I spent hours in the saddle; today, the pace is completely different. Perhaps that’s why this design is so lively, colorful, and unrestrained — it was created in the same atmosphere. It’s proof that even when you temporarily swap your bike for a stroller, you can still follow your own path. It just leads a slightly different way.”

As the name itself suggests, this collection is intended for those who are not afraid to stand out. Its bold design adds a new dimension to every ride — full of color and energy. The motif of this unique Fearlessly collection originated as a hand-painted artwork on canvas, which Lenka then further developed and refined to stand out as much as possible on cycling apparel.

Lenka’s initial inspiration was the idea of naturally building on her previous Fearlessly collection. “I wanted to preserve its energy and playful colorfulness, while also adding new elements, originality, and a certain sense of dynamism — which was ensured by the very foundation of the design being a painting,” she notes.

She didn’t want to limit the entire process to working on a computer; she was drawn to combining the originality of hand painting with subsequent digital processing. “I first worked with the painting, exploring color combinations that could work well together, and created a base pattern, which I then digitally processed and adjusted so it would work well on the final product.”


The structure of the acrylic paints is thus preserved in its essence and serves as the foundation of the design, while the next phase of the work took place digitally in a graphic design program.

The motif is purely abstract, with colors chosen intuitively to create a unique energy. “There’s no specific symbolism — it’s more about the overall feeling the design should evoke. I also had in mind from the beginning that I would prepare two color variations of the design.”

Since she knew from the start that the painting would not be transferred onto the jersey literally, but would serve as a foundation, the process itself was not complicated. “I scanned the painting into the computer, where I then refined it into the final design. The most important thing was to preserve the texture of the original painting, and after that I played with details, overlays, filters, and other adjustments to create a distinctive design,” Lenka adds in conclusion.

Fearlessly is not just about appearance, but about attitude. For those who are not afraid to follow their own path, it brings a combination of energy, originality, and honest Czech craftsmanship. It is a collection that highlights both your performance and your unique style.

A distinctive design for distinctive personalities.

Originality that won’t go unnoticed in the peloton.

 

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