Ladies Armoured Leather Motorcycle Jackets

For the creators behind women’s motorcycle apparel brand Atwyld, starting a clothing line means going the mile. Co-founder Anya Violet laughs when she thinks about the 2, 000-some miles of “test adventures” she rode on her bike to test the garments, from the brand’s leather jacket to leather moto jeans.

After a pre-sale which started in July, Atwyld began delivering its technical apparel line this month and aims to bring comfort, style and safety to its customers. Created by Violet, Corinne Lan Franco and Jaime Dempsey, the brand’s name represents “the single moment that exists between fear and thrill.”

The CONVOY ARMORED SHIRT provides another level of ride protection, offering confidence while on the bike, $175, atwyld.com
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“[It’s] something that all motorcyclists really have felt, ” Violet says. “That kind of wild feeling where you’re really pushing yourself, and you’re kind of on the edge of your comfort zone.”

For Atwyld’s first collection, “Into the Void, ” the inspiration was twofold. One was to provide gear specifically for women. Another was to appeal to the new female rider, a group Violet describes as diverse, riding not just one type of bike style.

SHRED MOTO JEANS provide comfort and protection during long rides and also feature removable armor, $389, atwyld.com
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“There are brands that target female motorcyclists, but what we feel like they’re not doing is targeting that versatility to be able to look good, feel good and perform on and off the bike, ” Violet says.

The brand houses the technical apparel line and a lifestyle clothing line – both are sewn and manufactured in downtown Los Angeles – with pieces that are not your grandfather’s bulky leather riding suit. While a racing suit works for the ride, it doesn’t work for drinks with friends; on the other hand, wearing non-protective clothing can be a safety issue.

The ALLTIME MOTO JACKET transitions from technical bike gear to fashion statement piece effortlessly, $650, atwyld.com
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Violet says it was important to make sure Atwyld’s clothing was not only safe but clean, comfortable and durable, as well as have proper fit. When focusing on pants, Violet says stretch was a first priority for the denim. Many women ride their bikes in skinny jeans, so the Atwyld pants – which range from a Kevlar-lined denim pant, leather legging, and leather and denim Kevlar-lined pant with removable armor – replicate a similar leg.