Beyond Rebellion: Fashioning the Biker Jacket

Beyond Rebellion: Fashioning the Biker Jacket examined high fashion interpretations of the black leather motorcycle jacket. Organized by graduate students in FIT's Fashion and Textile Studies program, the exhibition explored the many forms this utilitarian garment has taken, from countercultural wardrobe staple to avant-garde statement piece. The exhibition featured garments from labels such as Comme des Garçons, Jean Paul Gaultier, Rick Owens, and Gianni Versace, emphasizing the biker jacket's continuing influence on high fashion.