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Looking for inspiration for a bespoke bike jacket

Nick in London

New in Town
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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!

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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

New in Town
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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.
 

jacketjunkie

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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.
 
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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.
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Edward

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

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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.

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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.
 

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