Harley and motorcycles have long been a way of life, not just cycling. A qualified Harley driver has indispensable equipment in addition to motorcycles and accessories, as well as clothing. Most of all, leather jackets, jeans, leather vests, leather boots, beards, tattoos, bandanas, rings...everyone has to call OG Brother.
We know that American retro culture is divided into many different styles. Biker Style is one of the important branches. I have been talking about how to wear locomotives and locomotives before, but I haven't talked about the clothing series of Harley Davidson, the hard-core big brother in the locomotive industry.
Many people don’t know that, apart from being the heavy locomotive, Harley is synonymous with the development of the American military leader locomotive!
The founders of many retro style or trendy brands are also deeply influenced by Harley culture since childhood, and have incorporated their love for locomotives into the brand design. Let’s not talk about it, let’s talk about the backbone of the Japanese trend: Takahashi Goro , Takayama Takayama, Takizawa Shinsuke, Nishiyama Toru and so on, which one is not.
In 1903, the brothers William Harley and Davidson jointly founded the Harley Davidson motorcycle brand company.After that, Harley Davidson went through several ups and downs, experienced wars, economic depressions, strikes, etc., and eventually became a legend of freedom and unruly in people's hearts.
There are many custom versions of Harley’s Fatty and a tribute to Tiehan’s Terminator 2 in the 1989 Iron Man Harley FXR, Harley Sportster in " X-Men", Harley Titan V-Rod and Harley VRSCA V-Rod in " X-Men"......
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However, Harley Davidson found that launching various "dream models" could not meet the needs of the Harley people, so in 1914, he began to create stylish and practical clothing and accessories for riders. The product line includes clothing, helmets, breeches, and sweaters. , Hand gloves and hats, etc.
The early motorcycle clothing basically followed the suit style, which not only maintained a gentleman's demeanor but also protected the rider from harm. Most people who play other motorcycles wear professional safety helmets, riding leather jackets, gloves, and riding shoes.
But Harley riders are as different as Harley motorcycles. They prefer to wear retro melon helmets, jeans and boots.
Among them, Harley's greatest contribution to fashion is undoubtedly the leather jacket.
Now everyone likes to wear black leather jackets,But the early leather jackets were actually brown, originally designed for pilots in World War I.
In 1928, Harley launched the first contemporary-style waist-length leather jacket. Established in 1913 and started by designing military leather jackets, Schott NYC, a veteran American raincoat manufacturer, designed a motorcycle leather jacket for Harley Davidson in 1928, called "Perfecto".
Prior to this, the rider's leather jackets were mostly sports styles with buttons. Perfecto uses a zipper design and is also the first motorcycle jacket with a functional zipper, which is more wind and cold and easier to put on and take off. The main material is horse leather, which is strong and wear-resistant, and has a rough appearance, which also has the function of protecting the rider. It is recognized as the most practical jacket designed for motorcycle riders.
However, "Perfecto" motorcycle jacket, in the 1950s, because Marlon Brando in the movie " Speeding Party " became popular around the world.
Brando wears the Classic Biker Jacket. The short, diagonal placket, large collar, pockets and cuffs with metal zippers are perfect for motorcycles. Because there is a silver metal star design on the epaulettes, it is more meticulously named one star Perfecto, which is the most famous style in Schott motorcycle jacket.It is also the prototype of all motorcycle jackets.
After World War II, black leather jackets gradually became a popular color, and cowhide replaced horse leather. One of the most popular is the Harley-Davidson motorcycle championship jacket Cycle Champ, with D-shaped pockets as the most classic design, made of horse leather, decorated with metal parts, and a separately sold belt is available.
It came out in 1947 and was immediately popular after being worn by Elvis on the "Enthusiast" magazine.
In this year, Harley-Davidson also launched the first ladies' jacket and motorcycle jacket, which became the Cycle Chacle Queen of that era. And continued production until the 1970s.
black leather jacket has since become a symbol of freedom and independence. Harley continues to produce a variety of different styles of jackets and other motorcycle clothing.
If the motorcycle leather jacket is Harley’s wealth code, then the competition sweater to be discussed below has once saved Harley’s life.
Locomotive competition, as an important part of locomotive culture, has a history of more than 100 years in the United States. It was first in 1901 when Indian motorcycles first tried to use single cylinders. Motorcycle organization races. Soon, Halley followed,In the first few years of the 20th century, a large number of locomotive races were held on dirt roads and bicycle racing tracks.
Harley’s situation was not optimistic and the visibility was limited, and the company did not have many orders. It wasn't until 1905 that a rider riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle won a race held on Independence Day in the United States, which made Harley famous and increased orders.
In those days, the most straightforward way to prove to customers that their car was good enough was to participate in a field endurance competition. By 1910, motorcycle racing gradually became a popular sport among the public. The rally held every week has become a topic that people will inevitably talk about after dinner. Harley and Indian participated vigorously, after all, winning in the competition is undoubtedly the most reliable proof of the product's strength, and the brand reputation will also improve.
In 1913, in order to support motorcycle racing, Harley even established a racing department. The following Harley competition sweater was made by an American knitting factory and was officially entered in the racing driver's accessories catalog in 1939. The use of heavy wool and high-density knitting technology is also the object of many brands competing for reproduction.
However, in the vintage market, the most popular Harley Davidson product is the retro motorcycle T-shirt from the 70s and 80s. There are usually colorful lightning, flames, racing activities, classic Harley-Davidson logo and other patterns on it, which is the favorite of every locomotive enthusiast and retro fan.
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Each T-shirt is customized with a different dealer logo and location. Because of the characteristics of rebellious freedom, the Harley T-shirt was also favored by punk and rock lovers who have similar beliefs and spirits.
Slowly, in addition to riders, rock lovers, and punk, celebrities also put on Harley T-shirts.
Although not everyone has the opportunity to ride a Harley motorcycle and feel the exaggerated handlebars and deafening roar, wearing a Harley costume is like declaring that you have chosen a yearning for freedom lifestyle.
Harley's own wild passion, public personality, rebellious temperament, always charming and pure.
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