Biker Basics Explained

The biker is a classic motif in fashion history. You may never have touched a motorcycle, or you may have learned to drive one before you were done with high school. Either way, it’s not unreasonable to assume that you’ve pulled visual cues from serious riders at some point.

Want to make sure you’re doing biker basics right? Here, we break down the most important staples in a biker’s closet.

Biker Boots

Descended from engineer boots worn by Depression-era railroad workers, the stovepipe-and-riding-boot hybrid soon became a biker staple. With tough buckles and a seriously protective build, biker boots are practical shoes for daily wear whether on your bike or not.

Blue Jeans

They’re so simple and versatile that everyone from the farmer to the supermodel wears them regularly. But to get jeans that help you look your biker best, pick a pair in a dark wash that you wear cuffed right above your biker boots. The fit should be slim-fitting but not skin-tight for the most accurate look.

Perfecto Jacket

Identifiable by its asymmetrical overlapping front, shiny hardware and fitted silhouette, the Perfecto leather jacket is the ultimate biker symbol. Originally designed by Irving Schott, the classic look has since become a part of designers’ collections the world over. Feel like Marlon Brando at the top of his game by pairing yours with a white t-shirt.

With these three items in your wardrobe, you’re well on your way to looking like a real bad-to-the-bone biker. Now all you need? The actual motorcycle.

Biker boots are a necessary element in any biker wardrobe.

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