Biker Style
バイカー・スタイル / 1920s– / Style / Subculture Style
A protective riding jacket became a language of rebellion and belonging through motorcycle clubs, film, rock and punk; asymmetrical zip, wide lapels, belt, hardware and worn black leather retain both function and symbol.
Asymmetric zipper crossing the front / Hard outline from wide lapels, epaulettes and waist belt / Heavy black leather and silver hardware / Back patches, studs, wear and personal marks
Dictionary entry
- Best used for
- Designing leather outerwear for riding protection and mobility · Showing speed, rebellion and group identity through one garment in music, film and fashion
- Type
- Align condensed sans or patch lettering with the hardware direction.
- Composition
- Use the diagonal front zip as the main axis and build a triangle through collar, shoulder and belt.
- Material
- Start with heavy black leather, silver zips, snaps and buckles, retaining creases and abrasion from use.
- Caution
- More black leather and studs do not make the style. Separate riding function from cultural personalization.
- Further study
- Perfecto motorcycle jacket / Protective leather and asymmetrical closure / Biker jacket in film, rock and punk
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