Motorcycle Jacket With Armor
Leather Motorcycle Jacket with body armor
Not so long ago, motorcycle riding gear only had leather as the main material for body armor. Occasionally, there was leather in layers, or a little padding here and there to provide impact and abrasion protection for key areas like the joints. Now, there are way more options and not only are they affordable, but they are also tested for effectiveness against an international standard. But even though their performance is tested against a common standard—CE EN1621-1: 2012—their designs are not standardized. There are some important differences…
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About a month ago, I wrote that I was on the hunt for the perfect leather motorcycle jacket. At the time, I was pretty much set on this number – the classic Rick Owens blistered leather jacket. While we were in London and had a few hours to kill, I decided to poke around and try on a few jackets and re-visit my Rick Owens favorite. While I was hemming and hawing at Harvey Nichols, the salesperson brought over a few other jackets to try, and insisted that I put on the classic black Balenciaga moto style. I’ve always admired this jacket on others…
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Kota Kakutani (cutter), Paula Avellandea (seamstress), Marcus Brown (cutter), and John Weber (production manager); the accessories line; a signature leather jacket.data-image-selection= { x1 :0, y1 :0, x2 :4, y2 :2280, width :4, height :2280}First came the accident: In 1935, 17-year-old Ross Langlitz was on his motorcycle when a drunk driver backed over him. Doctors amputated his leg and told him he’d never ride again. Then, the bad idea: Langlitz ignored them
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