Looking for inspiration for a bespoke bike jacket

[Nick in London]

I'm having a jacket made by BKS https://www.bksleather.co.uk/. It will be functional safety gear with an airbag in the lining but I have a fairly free hand in how it will look. I've decided on a lancer front and I'm leaning towards a plain, modern design in white leather with perforations. It won't be a Perfecto clone, I've already got one of those. Colours, adornments, pockets, hardware, laser engraving...the choices are endless. I've been looking for pics of interesting bike jackets for ideas. Below is a selection. I'd be grateful for any other inspiring examples!

 

[ton312]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ed-by-others-non-brand-specific.89923/page-73

 

[Nick in London]

Some more....

 

[Nick in London]

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https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ed-by-others-non-brand-specific.89923/page-73

Thanks, that was fun!

 

[JMax]

I bought a petrol blue BKS jacket that was seriously thick and heavy. I quickly gifted it bc it did not fit but came away knowing BKS makes some serious and top-level riding gear.

 

[Nick in London]

He (Mr BKS, aka Brian) prioritises safety and longevity. His gear takes a lot of breaking in but it stays looking perfect forever, unlike the Italian alternatives, which are comfortable right away and look a bit tired after one season. He introduced new standards to the British market. He made me a 2 piece suit 30 years ago but I can't get into it any more. Maybe it will fit when I'm a shrunken old man. I crashed it once and he resurfaced the damaged area somehow. It still looks fantastic. It got a lot of appreciation from women whenever I wore it to France....well worth the expense. There's nothing quite like having made to measure leather from a proper tailor...it's like a second skin.

 

[red devil]

They do, I have a riding suit from them.

@Nick in London keep in mind that the tech air system is bulky, and will affect the appearance and feel of the jacket

 

[Nick in London]

Do you have a jacket with Tech Air?

 

[red devil]

Do you have a jacket with Tech Air?

Yeah

 

[Guppy]

Out of all of those, the only ones I even close to liked were

And that second one looks a LOT like a Roland Sands Design Clash jacket. In fact, I'm pretty sure that's what it is.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle...DGUm_0aVb4JUpeHB6EgHvVQto5BTKXDUaAopZEALw_wcB

 

[Nick in London]

It is Roland Sands! I don't know which one. I also like the other one...I think it might be Tom Ford.

 

[jacketjunkie]

I wouldn't go over the top with design options. Rather keep it classic and play with colors instead. Black with stripes and stuff always looks good, see Easy Rider jacket. Or go for a two tone jacket. Look at vintage Bates for color combination inspiration. @ton312 owns the coolest CR ever, which is a blue/white Bates.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Don't play with matches; don't mix your drinks, never start a land war in Asia and never take leather jacket advice from fashion designers.

 

[Carlos840]

This thread makes me feel like i clicked something wrong and ended up on the styleforum...
What is happening, i am scared!

 

[ton312]

I wouldn't go over the top with design options. Rather keep it classic and play with colors instead. Black with stripes and stuff always looks good, see Easy Rider jacket. Or go for a two tone jacket. Look at vintage Bates for color combination inspiration. @ton312 owns the coolest CR ever, which is a blue/white Bates.

Oh you mean this little beauty. It is fantastic. Killed my need for any other CR.

 

[Carlos840]

Oh you mean this little beauty. It is fantastic. Killed my need for any other CR.
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It does look a bit tight on you... I think it would fit me just right!

 

[ton312]

It does look a bit tight on you... I think it would fit me just right!

That idea is worth a Schott

 

[Guppy]

Oh you mean this little beauty. It is fantastic. Killed my need for any other CR.
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It's like a high school varsity jacket for Wolverine.

 

[navetsea]

I have doodled several jacket models I wanted to custom order for myself but later decided to change the model before I went with snap buttons , some are lancer front zips, you can use it if you want for personal use

the one I finally went with

 

[Edward]

Out of all of those, the only ones I even close to liked were

And that second one looks a LOT like a Roland Sands Design Clash jacket. In fact, I'm pretty sure that's what it is.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle...DGUm_0aVb4JUpeHB6EgHvVQto5BTKXDUaAopZEALw_wcB

It's exactly that. The particular surfacing on the oxblood - as well as the zipper being set in what is traditionally the female side, but for a man's jacket - are the real giveaways.

Oh you mean this little beauty. It is fantastic. Killed my need for any other CR.
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I blow hot and cold on cafe racers as well as 'race replica' jackets, but that one just has something special.... it's almost like what a varsity jacket wants to be when it grows up.