Bike reflectors and lights will prove useless when paired with the Disco Ball Helmet. Inspired by the 70s club staple, this helmet will outshine any other safety cycle accessory. More than that, it does so in a very chic and stylish way. Perfect for the hipster cyclist or the girl who simply likes to make a bold statement wherever she goes, the Disco Ball Helmet is fun, quirky and utterly unique.
Conceived and created by San Francisco-based art director, designer and illustrator Natalie Walsh, the Disco Ball Helmet has been posted on the Instructables website complete with a step-by-step guide to making one's own. Walsh writes, "Why make a disco ball helmet? Because it’s awesome. Nuff said."
70s-Inspired Head Protectors
The Disco Ball Helmet by Natalie Walsh is Fit for Studio 54
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