/fa/ - Fashion

>>13886641
Cafe racers in general are always fine, but there are differing opinions as to what direction you should go in terms of aesthetic. I personally prefer either extremely simple like this:

https://www.schottnyc.com/products/unlined-cafe-racer-jacket.htm?color=2&catID=5

Or something complex like this:

https://vansonleathers.com/mens-collection-of-motorcycle-jackets-racing-suits-pants-chaps-more/37-original-star-racing-jacket-ACE.html

What you'll notice though is that when proper cafe racers get more complex in design, it's either because of colour schemes or because of specific add-ons that make riding more convenient. Expansions at the waist that work, zipper pulls that allow for venting either in the front or rear of the jacket, shoulder reinforcements and areas suited to include armor (which you wear in case of collision), that sort of thing.

Fashion jackets in the cafe-racer style 'mimic' these things but don't apply them practically, which means that if you go in that direction, a discerning eye will notice the fakery with ease. Just be aware of that...it's not a complete no-no, but it is something that I would avoid if you can spend the same money on something real.

>>13887200
I can't man...I always love the look. The problem today is that we've gone through something of a shearling renaissance, probably because of the recent WWII movies that came out that included characters flying. You see it come in waves though. In the 80's, there were a lot of pilot movies, so the Aviator style became extremely popular once again. Then in the late 90's it died out and jackets got 'efficient' in design again. Now shearling and B3s are back. These things happen.