Flannel Folklore

Farmers wore it first, followed by railroad engineers and even cricket players until the 1970s, but it was grunge rockers like Nirvana and Pearl Jam who made it cool to wear flannel. The soft woven fabric, dating back to the 17th century Scottish Highlands, has humble roots as the go-to material for chilly winters and backbreaking labor. (It is folklore legend Paul Bunyan’s favorite type of shirt, after all.) But the latest incarnation of the material smacks Flannel of rebel boldness, keying into the ongoing demand for punkish plaids and hipster style. Whether
it’s paired with denim or pleather, the look is undeniably cool.

—Angela Velasquez

Motor City

Last August more than 6,000 Harley-Davidson devotees rode into Milwaukee, WI, to celebrate the motorpack with biker jackets, leggings, footwear and more. The training wheels may still be on, but these threads are sure to bring the confidence and fearlessness needed to take off on a two-wheeler.