BUCO TEE / FLYING WHEEL

Experience the blend of history and style with the BUCO TEE / FLYING WHEEL, crafted from 8oz cotton for a comfortable fit. This ringer tee showcases the iconic FLYING WHEEL logo, a symbol of mid-20th-century motorcycle culture, celebrating freedom and rebellion. The bold two-tone stripe along the sleeves reflects the rugged aesthetic of the 1950s outlaw biker scene, making it a timeless addition to any wardrobe. Made in Japan, it combines durability with a rich, cultural narrative. From the brand: The BUCO TEE / FLYING WHEEL is an 8oz cotton cloth ringer tee, finished with a FLYING WHEEL logo, which became an iconic symbol of mid-20th-century motorcycle culture, representing speed and freedom, it resonated with the growing enthusiasm for motorcycling during this period. The rubber print logos at the front and back have been applied by hand at our Kobe headquarters. The thick two-tone stripe along the sleeve is synonymous with the outlaw Biker scene of the 1950s. Aesthetically inferring prison stripes, club members adopted thick two-tone stripe jerseys and other garments 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 pattern was used as a shorthand to depict a characters anti establishmentarianism. 100% Cotton Cotton fabric, 8 oz. Cotton Sewing Thread Construction Rubber Print on Front and Back Made in Japan