What makes Steve McQueen cool?
What makes Steve McQueen cool?
To emphasize his natural coolness, McQueen usually went with a classic four-in-hand over a larger knot. He also liked blues which emphasized his eyes and made him appear trustworthy which combated his bad boy appearance.
What jeans did Steve McQueen wear?
McQueen wore jeans with leather jackets, G9s, T-Shirts and sweaters, and he did so quite well. It can be assumed that most jeans he buttoned up were raw, selvage jeans from US mills. McQueen wore his jeans tight through the thighs and with a straight cut leg.
What did Steve McQueen say about Barbour?
Steve McQueen once said “I’m not sure whether I’m an actor who races, or a racer who acts,” so it is fitting that Barbour have created a range inspired by Steve.Barbour Steve McQueen collection inspired by the actor’s love of Californian desert racing.
What is the Barbour International?
Developed specifically for the 1936 International Six Day Trials (ISDT) event, and hence its name, the Barbour International became so popular that it was worn by virtually every rider on the ISDT circuit from the 1950s to the 1970s including actor Steve McQueen in 1964.
What is a Barbour A1?
Barbour develops the first A1 one-piece bike suit, the International, in a dark green wax. The A1 suit was adapted for military use. Turned into a two-piece jacket and trousers, it became standard issue for Britain’s submariners. The International was adopted by civvies for biking.
Who is Steve McQueen?
Read the blog for all this, and to see how Rick and Kieran style their favourite pieces from the new collection. “Steve McQueen was the original pioneer of the professional man who drove fast cars and rode motorcycles. I feel I can truly be myself…and that my attributes shine through while carving lines into the dirt like an artist with a brush.”
