Icon 1000 Retrograde Jacket Icon 1000's retro-inspired moto jacket pairs the minimal styling of 20th century jackets with 21st century protection.

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Whether you’re riding a cruiser, a superbike, or a more reasonable commuter motorcycle, you’ll need a proper jacket to keep you protected from the hazards of the road. If you prefer the aesthetic of older riding jackets, you might be interested in Icon 1000’s new Retrograde Jacket.

Borrowing the look of the classic leather motorcycle jacket, the garment combines minimal styling with modern safety elements, so you can dress up like a 20th century biker while enjoying 21st century protection. Icon 1000 calls it a combination that “honors the past while remaining fully-fitted for the future” and, well, that definitely works for us.

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The Icon 1000 Retrograde Jacket uses 1.3mm SelectGrain leather done up in a style the outfit calls an “attack fit.” We’re not entirely sure what that means, but from what we can see, it looks suitably tailored while leaving plenty of room for armoring up. It comes with an insulated vest liner to keep you warm in colder weather, which can be easily removed when riding during the warmer months, along with custom-molded D30 impact protectors on the shoulders, elbows, and back.

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Features include external alloy plates on the delts, hand warmer pockets out front, tactical black-oxide YKK zippers, mechanical articulation paneling, laser perforation venting, and a numbered identification plaque. It comes in two colors: brown and black.

Available now, the Icon 1000 Retrograde Jacket is priced at $650.

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