The BUCO STRIPE TEE L/S blends retro biker aesthetics with modern comfort, crafted from soft slub cotton jersey in bold two-tone stripes. This tee pays homage to the outlaw biker culture of the 1950s, reflecting a rebellious spirit against traditional norms. The striking design not only evokes a sense of nostalgia but also adds a rugged yet casual flair to any wardrobe. Perfect for those looking to express a unique style with a touch of history.
From the brand: The BUCO STRIPE TEE L/S is a short sleeve tee, made from a slub cotton jersey and finished in thick two-tone stripes - a style 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 tee could be used as a shorthand to depict a characters anti establishmentarianism.
100% Cotton Jersey
Cotton sewing thread
Made in Japan
