# Color Splashed Motor Jackets The Swagger Tribe Check Ar-65 Jacket is Cooler than Your Jacket By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swagger-tribe-check-ar-65-jacket References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/10/swagger-tribe-check-ar65-jacket/) & [swaggerclothingco](http://www.swaggerclothingco.com) Do you love motorcycle jackets, but hate the leather and motorcycle part of them? If you do, perhaps the swagger Tribe Check AR-65 jacket is for you (shout out to swagger for having such a great name!). According to HypeBeast.com, “the jacket combines both a traditional M-65 pocket set-up with a motorcycle-style body, including a diagonal zipper and collar.” Plus the swagger Tribe Check AR-65 jacket comes in two fresh colorways which is perfect if you can’t decide which one to get. Hint: get both! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Motorcycle Jackets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop environmentally-friendly materials for motorcycle jackets that mimic the look and feel of leather. - **Hybrid Motorcycle Jackets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create jackets that combine elements of traditional motorcycle jackets with other fashion styles, appealing to a wider audience. - **Multi-functional Jackets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design jackets that offer practical features for motorcyclists, such as built-in GPS, communication systems, and weather protection. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with sustainable fabric manufacturers to create eco-friendly alternatives to leather for motorcycle jackets. - **Textile Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop advanced textiles that offer the durability and protective features of leather, while being lightweight and versatile. - **Motorcycle Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Partner with fashion brands to create stylish motorcycle jackets that appeal to a broader consumer base and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather Motto Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets.md) - [Layered Heritage Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scout-jacket.md) - [Fashion-Forward Suede Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-1.md) - [Retro Mechanic Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greaser-garage-jacket.md) - [Militant Springtime Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket.md) - [Militant Suede Bomber Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-stitch-army-suede-bomber-jacket.md) - [Reinvented Motorcross Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-x-fox-lab.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Fall-Ready Timeless Aviator Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviator-jacket-1.md)