Where to get a biker jacket?

Leah_K

Does anyone know some good places around Dublin to get a leather biker jacket? I'm talking about the kick-ass, heavy metal style rather than a light fashionable one. Either new or a beat up second hand one. Thanks!

6th

You want a second hand one - they look ****e new and are poxy to break in unless you go hang out at a really rough pub (needs a mix of blood, sweat and dust/scratches to look good). I suggest try ebay or the for bike forum here.

fabcat

Flip in temple bar, or a few of the vintage stores near it, you should be able to get a second hand one there, not sure where you could get a new one or wild child on georges street, near the top, again it's vintage so a beat up old one might be the only one you could get

KTRIC

As a biker (proper one) I personally find people wearing biker jackets as a fashion statement offensive. You will also look very silly when people realise that you don't actually have a bike

Leah_K

Thanks for all your advice. I've tried Wild Child and the vintage shops around Temple Bar, but no luck yet.

K-TRIC wrote:

As a biker (proper one) I personally find people wearing biker jackets as a fashion statement offensive. You will also look very silly when people realise that you don't actually have a bike

Hey! I have a pretty mean 4-speed mountain bike with a kick-stand and basket and everything (Offensive? Really? Do you think depression-era US farm hands feel the same about jeans and denim jackets? )

tk123

K-TRIC wrote:

As a biker (proper one) I personally find people wearing biker jackets as a fashion statement offensive. You will also look very silly when people realise that you don't actually have a bike

I find it kind of silly tbh - bike clothes are warm when you're not on the bike! OP are you after an acutal jacket you'd wear on a bike or one of those fake ones like you'd see on something set in 50's/60s america..say like Happy Days?!

Leah_K

Yeah, 50's style, but not a Fonzie jacket! It's not for wearing on a bike, it's only a fashion thing. Partly because I'm an angsty teen no-one understands and partly because I think they look cool. I know thick leather jackets are real warm and heavy, but I like 'em.

tk123

haha I didn't want to say Fonzie!! You should be able to pick up a second hand one in Temple Bar..

KTRIC

tk123 wrote:

I find it kind of silly tbh - bike clothes are warm when you're not on the bike! OP are you after an acutal jacket you'd wear on a bike or one of those fake ones like you'd see on something set in 50's/60s america..say like Happy Days?!

erm, sarcasim

Dathai

Mr.Gear, think its across from Arnotts in abbey street.Not sure though,just heard of it.

Eager Beaver do them too.

Bomber jackets for the win though.

fish-head

I would have thought Wild Child would be the best bet.
I'm gonna get me a Lewis Leathers Lightning one of these days..