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Cimoro Founder Alasdair Leighton-Crawford recently featured in a detailed interview with Chinese online magazine Steppy (@steppy_magazine on instagram) on WeChat, offering an in-depth look at the philosophy behind Cimoro. In the article, he shares how his background in Savile Row tailoring and competitive athletics informs our approach to custom ultralight gear—where precision fit, material innovation, and craftsmanship converge. From working solo in our Richmond Park studio to partnering with a manufacturing team in Weihai, the conversation dives into everything from 3D scanning and Dyneema to the mindset behind becoming a “Future Master Craftsman.”

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Chris Myers (@halfasianchris on instagram) put in a monstrous effort at at the Western States Endurance Run over the weekend, completing the 100 mile race in 14:17:39, for an amazing second place finish! He tailed Caleb Olson, beating big name Kilian Jornet and running the fourth fastest time ever in the process! Afterwards, we were fortunate enough to have Chris answer some of our questions.

Our founder, Alasdair Leighton‑Crawford, recently sat down with Andrew McLemore of GearJunkie to explore the unlikely fusion of Savile Row tailoring and ultralight outdoor gear. In the feature titled “Madman of Design,” Alasdair shares how his journey—from elite rowing to bespoke suit crafting—inform the design of Cimoro’s custom-fitted backpacks, running vests, and innovative compression systems made from cutting-edge materials like Dyneema.

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A special thanks to Andrew and the photographers whose work was featured in the article. 

14-05-2025

Our founder, Alasdair Leighton-Crawford, recently sat down with Kellyn Wilson from Field Mag for an in-depth conversation about the journey behind Cimoro—from his early days as a competitive rower to mastering Savile Row tailoring, and how those experiences now shape our custom ultralight backpacks and performance apparel. The profile dives into our design philosophy, the role of 3D body scanning in achieving true bespoke fit, and what it means to build gear where form, function, and craftsmanship converge.

Read the interview here

Thanks to Kellyn Wilson for the interview and Jamie Shipston-Mourn...