Experience vintage biker culture and a casual aesthetic with this classic thick two-tone stripe tee. Inspired by the outlaw biker scene of the 1950s, it offers a rugged look, enhanced comfort, and minimal shrinkage, making it a stylish choice for modern wear. Crafted from 100% cotton jersey, this tee embraces a rebellious spirit and pays homage to the anti-establishment ethos of post-war motorcycle clubs while fitting seamlessly into contemporary wardrobes.
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The thick two-tone stripe tee 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 Motorcyle 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 tee could be used as a shorthand to depict a characters anti establishmentarianism.
The White/Black Stripe Tee seen here has received minor updates that may be noticed by owners of previous models. You can expect less shrinkage when washing and a slightly looser chest when compared to White/Black Striped Buco tees purchased prior to 2024.
100% Cotton Jersey
Cotton sewing thread
Made in Japan
