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18th May 2012

Images by J. Adam Huggins

Goa, c'est chic.

by Annalisa Merelli

Bikers and fashionistas, better if with a thing for Indian inspired design - this one is for you. It's called GOACHIC, and it's a new line of handcrafted motorcycle helmets that are sure to make of whoever wears them the coolest biker in town.

GOACHIC helmets are a combination of beautiful design, heritage handicraft and advanced technology and they are not made as simple object, but more as serial art production.

So, each of these helmets is essentially a piece of art. They are all hand painted by masters from Himachal: we saw one of them at work during a presentation at The Art of Motorcycling and his precision and craft were amazing. The decor, made with fine details in gold and silver paint, is absolutely beautiful.

The helmets are available in different designs, from the "Oh my god" collection, inspired to Indian divinities, to the basic one, more floral and subtle, to the special model designed by Manish Arora. Each helmet can be completed and customised with accessories in sterling silver to make it even more unique.

The exceptional qualities of these helmets aren't only on the outside though: their inside is made with an innovative "memory foam" that adapts perfectly to the shape of your head, which makes it more comfortable and safer. GOACHIC holds a patent for this new technology, which makes their helmets fit perfectly to any shape and any size of head.

You can purchase products from GOACHIC in selected shops of Paris, Goa, Delhi and Mumbai, but they can also be bought online from GOACHIC's website.

 

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J. Adam Huggins is an independent documentary photographer. His work can be seen on his website.

 

 
 
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