How did the leather jacket evolve from its origins as a rebellious symbol embraced by bikers, to a garment gracing the runways?
In this virtual talk, Dr Anna Hickey, traces the history of this iconic fashion garment, from the original biker jacket worn by Marlon Brando in the Wild One, to symbol of activism for leather pride, as well as a must-have contemporary wardrobe staple. What is the origin story of the humble leather jacket?
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Get Tickets to The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire : https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/themotorcycle
Read more about the bikes in the exhibition: https://blog.qagoma.qld.gov.au/tag/the-motorcycle
Buy the 320pp hardback publication: https://qagoma.store/products/the-motorcycle-design-art-desire
View Auslan interpretation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPZyn4LUb9s&list=PL_OplQD58Kpht6IyrAkev_yO__GHZUqBw
This program was originally live streamed via Zoom webinar
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