Retro Leather Jackets - Recreating Automotive Fashion History

Spending the better part of 40+ years with a varietybuying jackets back in the late 60's / early 70's there
of major fashion retailers, I have learned some certainwas one style designed for "cool " drivers and its
truths. Along with the inevitability of death and taxes isgeneric name was the descriptive name of the
the truth that , in fashion, what had gone aroundcompany - "Style Auto". Literally thousands of dozens
comes around again. The cycle is usually generational.of this style in a variety of fabric were made. It's
For some reason, every 40 years the essence of thebaaaack.
hot fashion of the time is revived and given the titleTony "a2z racer" Adamowicz, working from his original
"Retro". It was only natural, that with the upsurge in1970 collection of jackets has produced and is
Vintage Automobile collecting and racing, some of themarketing an improved retro Top Grain Leather Jacket
hot fashion associated with with the era of the 1960's /that captures the essence of the original. Perfect for
1970's would start showing up about now - and alsoboth the new and old Porsche, Corvette, BMW, Shelby
inevitable that there would be a large appeal to aMustang GT500, etc. Tony, who just had a podium
younger, non automotive related audience.finish at Infineon Raceway in his 40 year old 1969
First comes the fabric. Leather jackets have alwaysF5000 Championship car, said that he will also be
been cool, but when worn by Marlon Brando and hisdesigning this Satin Lined, Leather Jacket in other
motorcycle gang, Jimmy Dean in his Porsche 550,fabrics including Corduroy and Nylon Cire. Tony plans
Steve McQueen "The King of Cool" in the Greatto be styling in his vintage Datsun 240Z. I plan to follow
Escape - "cool" had a new meaning. Leather in jacketssuit in my 65 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. Niche market
relating to automobiles, modern and vintage, is backto mainstream continues to be the mantra for retro
with a vengence. Next comes the style. When I wasdesign.