biker jacket

Zippered leather coat

A biker jacket is a close-fitting leather jacket with a diagonal front zipper, originally designed for motorcyclists.

The style—with its heavy zippers, snap-down lapels, and belted waist—became iconic through 1950s rebel imagery and later punk rock.

Now as much fashion statement as functional gear: She threw on her biker jacket and headed out.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G