Lewis Leathers: Wings, Wheels and Rock 'n' Roll by Derek Harris, Rin Tanaka (Hardcover, 2017)
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‘Lewis Leathers: Wings, Wheels, and Rock&Roll! This book is a must-have! You’ll spend hours poring over the photos, which are really terrific. "If a book ever deserved to be bound in soft, supple, deep black leather, then this is it!
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Lewis Leathers was founded in 1892 making this its 125 year, the company began its journey in London's Great Portland Street, selling ready-to-wear men's clothing. Post WW1 it gravitated towards warm clothing for the Aviators and Motorists who frequented the street in its burgeoning new role as a centre of the London motor car trade. WW2 saw the company supplying the RAF and, in the absence of civilian pilots, concentrated on clothing for motorcyclists. Post WW2 the company increasingly catered to their two-wheeled clients and became known as the most famous motorcycle clothing brand in the UK, if not the world. The mid 50's sawed the company change tack and target the younger set of Ton Up Boys who went on to become the Rockers, renowned for their battles with the Mods on the beach fronts of Brighton, Margate and Southend in 1964. During this period adverts were run in the music press such as Jazz News, NME and Melody Maker which prompted music fans and makers to visit the central London store. The connection with music and fashion has continued to date and the brand name has subsequently been seen on road, racetrack, street and stage ever since.Product Identifiers
PublisherLewis Leathers LTD.
ISBN-139781527209817
eBay Product ID (ePID)20046525024
Product Key Features
Publication Year2017
Book TitleLewis Leathers: Wings, Wheels and Rock 'n' Roll
Number of Pages242 Pages
LanguageEnglish, Japanese
AuthorDerek Harris, Rin Tanaka
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height255 mm
Item Weight1500 g
Item Width255 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDerek Harris, Rin Tanaka
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- 15 Aug, 2018
Lewis Leathers Book
An excellent book. A must read for anyone interested in bikes, leathers and social history. Eagerly awaiting the next edition in 2019Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
