The BUCO STRIPE TEE S/S channels the rebellious spirit of 1950s outlaw biker culture with its bold two-tone stripes. Crafted from soft slub cotton jersey, this tee offers comfort and a rugged aesthetic ideal for casual wear. The historic significance of thick stripe designs reflects a counter-culture vibe, making a striking statement on any occasion. Perfect for layering or wear on its own, this piece embodies a timeless, anti-establishment style that honors post-war motorcycle history.
From the brand: The BUCO STRIPE TEE S/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 evoking 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 sensationalizing 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 character’s anti-establishmentarianism.
100% Cotton Jersey
Cotton Sewing Thread
Made in Japan
