[ Touch wood ]

Never a fan of bulky helmuts, keen cyclist Gloria Hwang set up Thousand to create a design people would actually want to wear. There’s a good range of styles on offer – we’re big fans of Nordic Wood, above. Plus the Poplock system means you can lock your helmet to your bike – and if it gets stolen while secured, the company will replace it. Thousand Poplock bicycle helmet, £105 (bearandbear.com)