motorcycle jacket

Rider's armored coat

A motorcycle jacket is a close-fitting leather or synthetic jacket designed for riding motorcycles, typically featuring a diagonal front zipper, wide lapels, and metal hardware.

The style—particularly the black leather version—became iconic through 1950s rebel culture and remains associated with rock musicians and countercultural fashion: He threw on his motorcycle jacket and headed to the bar.

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armor · textile · freedom symbol · open road · vintage · waterproofing · studs · vents · Kevlar · road rash · rivets · zippers · Marlon Brando · James Dean · rebel without a cause · windproofing · patches · adjustable straps

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protection and durability

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Lightweight gust-resistant jacket

tank top · silk blouse · camisole · tube top · halter top

cultural signification

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Casual knit top with collar

Sunday best · blazer · cardigan sweater · cardigan · argyle sweater

formality

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Formal evening suit top

dinner jacket · morning coat · tailcoat · suit jacket · blazer

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G