Nobody here cares, but the below paragraph, to my knowledge, is misleading. The first "biker" jackets were made by Schott in the late 1920's. They were based on fighter pilot jackets. Schott is still I business in NYC.

The fashion style of choice for these bikers, and for future generations, originated with the flight jackets of returning WWII airmen. Resilient wind- and rain-resistant leather, which could keep a rider warm and dry in extreme weather, became a natural choice for many motorcyclists.

Last edited by alicecooper; 03/01/23 12:14 PM.