The classic jeans / leathers combination was made popular in the ’50s by bikers (and the actors portraying them). The impact of counter-culture on fashion is always impressive, so it’s little wonder people are still taking pointers from roadside warriors. Aside from tattoos and heavy boozing, gangs like the 13 Rebels or the Boozefighters paved the way for bad boys everywhere, if not just their style options. The 13 Rebels Motorcycle Club was started in 1937 and is still an American Motorcycle Association sanctioned club. The rumors and history surrounding the club are both intriguing and mappable through mainstream culture. The Selvedge Yard has a neat feature on motorcycle clubs and their history; read about the 13 RMC and others on their blog.
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