In 1928 a Harley-Davidson distributor on Long Island, N.Y., asked leather
clothing designer Irving Schott to create a leather jacket that would protect
motorcyclists from the elements. The result was a design that, three-quarters of
a century later, is an icon of motorcycling apparel.
The Perfecto, once
the brand of “hoods,” always the signature of cool, remains a phenomenon, a
fashion statement that transcends boundaries. Designed for ease of movement and
protection from weather and injury, the limited-edition 75th anniversary
Perfecto 1928 ($450) continues to symbolize the independent spirit and a touch
of the rebel with a romantic sense of adventure.
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires will offer a series of high-quality, collector’s edition Legends posters, with the net proceeds benefiting injured riders through the Clayton Memorial Foundation. ::MORE::
