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Sometimes referred to as a ‘motorcycle coat’, motorcyclists are already well aware of the significant virtues of the Leather Duster, but did you know how they got their name, or gained such popular appeal?
By definition a ‘Duster’ is a light , loose-fitting coat. Western riders often wore canvas or linen dusters to protect their clothes from trail dust. However, by the turn of the century, duster coats were worn by both men and women to protect themselves from road dust when riding in the open cars of the day.
Western horsemen’s dusters gained renewed popularity in the late 2oth century due to the release of such movies as “Once Upon a Time In The West” and “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”. More recent popular fiction and science fiction tales such as “Blade Runner” , “The Terminator”, and “The Matrix” have continued to enhance to popularity and sex appeal of the Leather Duster or Trench Coat (for most people the Duster and the Trench coat are interchangeable).
In addition to it’s cosmetic appeal the leather duster is a truly functional wardrobe item for both business and casual wear. Many current versions include removable liners and/or capes to enhance their all-weather versatility and comfort. The most popular color seems to be black, largely due to Hollywood’s influence, however brown is a close second. Materials include Cowhide, Buffalo, Goat-skin, and even Ostrich!!
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:33 am
The Leather Duster | Cycle Leather…
We just purchased our dream motorcycle, a Harley. To complete the look, I got my husband a motorcycle jacket made of good leather from your site. I can’t help it but I also got him a matching pair of leather gloves to keep his hands warm and a saddleb…
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:35 am
The Leather Duster | Cycle Leather…
We just purchased our dream motorcycle, a Harley. To complete the look, I got my husband a motorcycle jacket made of good leather from your site. I can’t help it but I also got him a matching pair of leather gloves to keep his hands warm and a saddleb…
September 3rd, 2008 at 4:13 am
The Leather Duster | Cycle Leather…
As a bike owner, it is but natural for my husband to sport a leather jacket. He’s not so much into style but I am, so I got him a new motorcycle jacket from this site. I can see the difference from his old one. Your jackets are truly made with quality…