This heavy-weight cotton jersey blends vintage motorcycle culture with modern style. Its bold two-tone stripes pay homage to 1950s outlaw bikers and offer an edgy aesthetic. Crafted from durable cotton, it provides comfort and structure, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. Whether layered under a leather jacket or worn solo, the jersey captures the rugged, rebellious spirit of post-war bikers while showcasing a unique retro flair.
From the brand: The thick two-tone stripe jersey is synonymous with the outlaw Biker scene of the 1950s. Aesthetically inferring prison stripes, club members adopted thick two-tone stripe jerseys, often worn under Biker ‘Cuts’ as a counter-culture rejection to the dapper style of pre-war motorcycle meet-ups. Motorcycling emerged as a substitute for wartime experiences for many veterans
but
the act of men socialising post-war was
in itself
an anti-establishment concept.
This
combined with the more casual, rugged aesthetic of men returning from War in
Europe
redefined the prevailing style of American Motorcycle Club members, but more noticeably in the ‘Outlaw’ clubs on the fringes of biker culture.
Media sensationalising of the 1947 Hollister Riot catalysed an association of post-war American Motorcycle Clubs as being occupied by misfits and rebels
and
this affiliation
was further cemented
by depictions in classic American cinema throughout the 50s and 60s where the thick stripe jersey could be used as a shorthand to depict a characters anti establishmentarianism.
The BUCO STRIPE RACING JERSEY
is made
from a heavy-weight cotton
jersey,
with a handle
that is
heavier than a t-shirt but lighter than a sweatshirt.
Extra Heavy Cotton Jersey Fabric
Cotton Sewing Thread Construction
Made in Japan
