Archive for the ‘Leather’ Category
Women like to look fashionable. It doesn’t matter what project or activity that they are doing. If you’re a tom boy or a high fashionista, you are always conscience of what you look like. Styles come and go over the years.
One of the styles that have not gone anywhere is womens leather vests. Leather vests are not only set aside for motorcyclist. Women of all genres wear leather vests to work as well as for casual attire. You can dress vests up as well as dress them down.
If you are choosing to ride a motorcycle safety plays a huge factor. It doesn’t matter if you are on the freeway or down a dirt road. There is no reason why you should not be completely prepared. It doesn’t matter if you are a new rider or have been riding for years.
Motorcycle riding boots are not an option that you can ignore. Tennis shoes don’t give you the protection that boots do. They can easily slip off if you are in an accident. Boots also keep your ankle in place preventing dislocation of your ankle.
One year for Halloween my son wanted to dress up as a motorcycle gang. He had talked to all his friends in partaking in the fun as well. The problem was that we were having a really interesting fall that year and it was pretty warm out still. Anything leather was going to be too hot, especially if it was a jacket.
I decided to do was get a leather motorcycle vest instead of a jacket. It was light weight and still had that motorcycle gang feel to it. The vest along with the bandana on his head, and the big boots he certainly looked the part. All the kids looked amazing.
Paris Fashion Week this year was from March 1st to the 9th. Paris is the last of the Big 4 fashion weeks. The other four are New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and Milan Fashion Week. All sorts of celebrities come out of the woodwork to attend these events.
This year, the always colorful Kanye West showed up in colorful motorcycle garb. Over a plain grey t-shirt, West wore a bright red motorcycle jacket. The leather was accented with gold hardware. Setting fashion trends is something West is known for, so I wouldn’t be surprised if motorcycle jackets became a main stream fashion fad this year.
Last month, Tommy Hilfiger unveiled his Men’s Fall 2011 clothing line. The collection was designed to combine elements of boarding schools and Brooklyn clubs. This mix of prep and indie is a far cry from the more traditional suits that Hilfiger is known for.
What I liked best about the collection was the mixing of soft with hard edge. There was definitely a focus on men’s motorcycle jackets. The hard edge and rebellion paired with preppy separates is pure genius. It will be interesting to see if other designers start copying motorcycle chic in their own collections.
Motorcyclists are a multi-faceted group. There are so many different sub-cultures associated with riding. One such sub-group is motorcycle riding clubs. These clubs have their own uniform of sorts called colors.
Colors refers to the motorcycle vest as well as the patches that adorn it. The vest is adorned with club-specific patches, usually located in the middle of the back. The patch or patches will display the club logo, name, and the letters MC. Sometimes patches will also identify a state, province, or other regional insignia. The colors belong to the club, not the individual, and it is considered an act of disgrace to allow colors to fall into the hands of an outsider or rival group.
When I first started riding, I used to wear leather pants and leather jackets. I found that whenever I got to my destination, the pants that had kept me warm and protected on the road, quickly overheated and stuck to my skin off the bike. A fellow biker suggested I try motorcycle chaps as an alternative. When he first said the word chaps I immediately thought of the Christina Aguilera video where she parades around a boxing ring in chaps. I gave my friend an inquisitive look and after he finished laughing at me for listening to pop music he explained what motorcycle chaps are.
A quality pair of motorcycle chaps will protect you from road rash just as well as a pair of leather riding pants. The difference being that motorcycle chaps fit over your pants and can be removed when you get to your destination. When picking out a pair of chaps you just have to be careful to leave enough room for your pants, particularly around the thighs. Now, I wear my motorcycle chaps whenever I ride, and when I get to my destination I just take them off and throw them in my pack. No more overheating for this girl!
Your leather motorcycle jacket keeps you protected on the road, so show it some love with proper maintenance. Using a soft damp cloth, gently remove road salt from the outside of the jacket. A quick wipe down should be sufficient; too much water can damage leather, after all.
Next, work leather cleaning product into the jacket with a clean soft cloth. Buffing the jacket – wiping in circular motions – will remove most of the dirt and give the jacket a bit of a shine. Shea butter can then be applied to the leather motorcycle jacket as a conditioner. Finally, hang the jacket on a wide hanger in an area that gets plenty of ventilation.
Leather possesses the uncanny ability to resist a wide variety of conditions. It is notoriously good at taking a beating without losing its innate resilience. From wind and rain to debris and more, you can throw just about anything at leather without destroying it. This makes it the ideal material for durable protective clothing. What’s more, it’s popularity as a durable material means products made with leather are also very stylish.
Because of the protection, comfort and style that they provide, leather motorcycle jackets are popular among more than just bikers. Because they last for so long, leather jackets are often highly prized possessions. Since their comfort never fades and their popularity goes on unabated, they make the perfect style choice for anyone who wants a coat that will last for a long time to come.
The holidays are upon us and the time we have to get our shopping done is quickly running out. If you’re anything like me then you have a long list of people to shop for. With the traffic, the crowds and the long lines you’re probably not looking forward to it. Luckily, though, thanks to lower shipping costs and faster delivery times it’s now more affordable and convenient than ever to get al of our shopping done online.
Cycle gear is no exception. I have a lot of bikers on my list and I know that if I try to go to a cycle shop or other retailer I’m bound to face dwindling inventories and aggressive customers and employees. I don’t much care for the holiday hustle and bustle so I think I’ll do as much shopping online as possible. Most of the time, I’m able to find something online that’s substantially more affordable than traditional retail. This means that I get to avoid the crowds and I save money.