# Motorcycle Jeans Chic Denim Pants Inspired by Biker Leathers By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-jeans-victoria-beckham-rihanna References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/diary/s--Victoria-Beckham-in-Milain-2739-1.html) & [freepeople](http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/productID/a08de345-3cdb-4bfc-b497-4eeeeab49c4f/categoryID/8f89c63c-77c7-41be-addf-bea5c39ac3d1) Motorcycle jeans are the coolest new trend in biker-chic denim. Inspired by leather biker pants worn to protect legs from nasty road rash, Pratt’s cotton version is super hip. Made from [stretchy denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-2025), they have zippers at the ankles and detail stitching on the knees, waistband and pockets. Rihanna, seen last month in New York City, wore the skin tight jeans with a white t-shirt, pumps and grey leather fingerless gloves. Victoria Beckham recently sported a bolder grey style with bleached out spots and teamed them with an ultra-chic wide-shouldered [Balmain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-ternels-de-balmain) leather jacket. Pratt’s Motorcycle jeans had been available from Free People, but apparently the style caught on and the pants are currently out of stock. Thanks to [Denimology](http://www.denimology.co.uk/2009/03/rihanna_in_pratts_motorcycle_jeans.php) and Just Jared for the Rihanna photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Motorcycle Jeans:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative materials and designs for motorcycle jeans that offer both style and superior protection on the road. - **Biker-chic Denim:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create denim pants inspired by biker leathers that combine fashion-forward designs with durable fabrics for a stylish and edgy look. - **Stretchy Denim:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Invent stretchy denim fabrics that provide comfort and flexibility without compromising the durability and strength of traditional denim. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate motorcycle jeans into mainstream fashion, creating a new category of trendy and protective clothing for style-conscious consumers. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Collaborate with designers and fabric manufacturers to develop advanced manufacturing techniques that combine style and functionality in motorcycle jeans. - **Motorcycle Gear Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Tap into the growing demand for motorcycle jeans by offering a wide range of stylish and protective options in various price ranges, targeting both avid bikers and fashion enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weather Resistant Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coated-jeans.md) - [Leather Motto Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets.md) - [Adventurous Cyclist Pant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/686-platform-bike-pants.md) - [Stylish Technical Motorcycle Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aether-mulholland-motorcycle-jacket.md) - [Easygoing Denim Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snugfit-denim.md) - [Vintage Co-Branded Racing Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-5.md) - [Chic SUV-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-defender-700-motorcycle.md) - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Futuristic Motorbike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-braun-motorbike.md)