| Harley-Davidson Museum opens special exhibit this summer – Worn to be Wild |
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10/02/2012 04:36 (104 Day 05:38 minutes ago) | |||||
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The FINANCIAL -- This summer, the Harley-Davidson Museum, in partnership with the EMP Museum, will celebrate and pay tribute to the fascinating history of one of the most enduring and iconic articles of clothing in our popular culture – the black leather jacket, according to Harley-Davidson.
Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket runs June 16 through Sept. 3. The exhibit will walk visitors through the evolution of the leather jacket, beginning with its role as a solely functional piece of clothing meant to protect pilots and motorcyclists from the elements, through its adoption by Hollywood celebrities, rock stars and counter-culture youth as a symbol of rebellion and cool, to its modern-day designs from fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Gianni Versace.
Throughout the run of this new summer exhibit, more than 100 artifacts will be featured, including dozens of jackets, many boasting intriguing back stories. The items included in the exhibit come from Harley-Davidson’s archives, collectors, and include jackets worn by celebrities and pop culture icons such as Elvis Presley, Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls) from Spinal Tap and Taylor Lautner (Jacob) of the Twilight series.
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