Harley Davidson 120th Leather Vest – Women’s Anniversary Laced Side, Black

This Harley Davidson 120th Leather Vest in Black was designed with warm-weather rides and showing off your patches in mind, combining ventilation to keep air moving and signature Harley-Davidson graphics in one well-finished vest. It is made from cowhide and denim, which gives it a solid feel and holds its shape over time.

What Sets This Harley Davidson 120th Leather Vest Apart

• Style number: 97042-23VM
• Brand: Harley-Davidson, supplied by an authorised reseller
• Main materials: cowhide and denim
• Colour: Black
• Features: ventilation to keep air moving, signature Harley-Davidson graphics
• Sizes: 2XS to 5XL, plus 1W–3W (13 options); see the size guide on this page

The Women Vest is a timeless motorcycle wardrobe essential that combines classic leather styling with a distinctive Harley-Davidson attitude. The Harley-Davidson Womens 120th Anniversary Laced Side Leather Vest in Black, style 97042-23VM, is designed for women who appreciate authentic motorcycle-inspired fashion and the heritage represented by Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary collection. You will notice the difference the first time you wear the Harley Davidson 120th Leather Vest on a long ride.

With its black leather appearance and laced-side styling, this Harley Davidson 120th Leather Vest creates a classic biker silhouette while offering a versatile foundation for layering. Wear it over a T-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, or underneath a motorcycle jacket depending on your preferred style and weather conditions.

Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary collection celebrates a significant milestone in the company’s history, with anniversary clothing and gear created around the commemorative year.

Classic Black Leather Styling

The black leather finish gives this Harley Davidson 120th Leather Vest a traditional motorcycle appearance that can easily be incorporated into different outfits. Black leather works naturally with denim, motorcycle boots, graphic T-shirts, riding pants, and other biker-inspired clothing.

A leather vest can also be customized through the addition of patches, pins, and other personal details, depending on the construction and the rider’s preferred style. Harley-Davidson’s leather vest designs traditionally emphasize this type of motorcycle-inspired versatility. For example, the brand’s Tradition II Leather Vest is specifically described as a style that can be personalized with patches and pins.

The 120th Anniversary design adds an additional collectible character to this particular vest, making it suitable for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts who appreciate anniversary-themed apparel.

Laced Side Design

One of the defining characteristics of this Women Vest is its laced-side construction. Side lacing is a classic feature of motorcycle vests because it gives the garment a distinctive biker appearance while allowing adjustment through the sides.

The laced design can also contribute to a more personalized fit around the torso. Harley-Davidson uses side lacing on other women’s leather motorcycle vests as well; its Women’s Boone Fringed Leather Vest, for example, is described with side lacing for an adjustable fit.

This makes the laced-side design both visually recognizable and practical for women who prefer a more traditional motorcycle vest silhouette.

120th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Design

The 120th Anniversary designation gives this Harley Davidson 120th Leather Vest special significance within Harley-Davidson’s apparel range. The anniversary collection was created to commemorate Harley-Davidson’s 120 years, bringing anniversary-specific designs to clothing and riding gear.

The 97042-23VM vest is therefore more than a basic black leather layer. Its anniversary identity makes it an appealing choice for collectors, Harley-Davidson enthusiasts, and riders who want clothing connected with an important period in the brand’s history.

Versatile Women’s Motorcycle Layer

A Women Vest can be worn in many different ways. For a classic biker outfit, combine the 120th Leather Vest with a graphic T-shirt, blue jeans, and motorcycle boots. For a darker appearance, pair it with black denim, a black shirt, and leather footwear.

The Harley Davidson 120th Leather Vest can also be layered over casual clothing when attending motorcycle events, rallies, rides, or weekend gatherings. Its sleeveless construction leaves the arms unrestricted, making it a practical layering option when compared with a full leather jacket.

Leather Motorcycle Fashion

Leather has remained closely associated with motorcycle culture for decades. A leather vest delivers much of that classic visual character while offering a different silhouette from a traditional motorcycle jacket.

The black leather look of the Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary vest makes it easy to combine with existing riding clothing. It can be worn over a simple shirt for a casual appearance or layered with other motorcycle apparel when additional coverage is desired.

Designed for Harley-Davidson Enthusiasts

The Women Vest carries the unmistakable character associated with Harley-Davidson. The 120th Anniversary theme connects the design with one of the brand’s major historical milestones, while the black leather appearance maintains the traditional biker aesthetic.

If you are comparing options, the Distressed leather vest and the H-D Bar Rider leather vest sit close to this one in fit and purpose.

Sizing and Care

It comes in 13 sizes (2XS to 5XL, plus 1W–3W). If you are between sizes or plan to wear thicker layers underneath, size up. Wipe the vest clean with a damp cloth and condition leather panels a couple of times a year. Curious about the history? Wikipedia covers Rebel Without a Cause in detail.

Building a full riding kit around the Harley Davidson 120th Leather Vest? Explore more women’s leather vest in this collection, see everything in our women’s riding gear and check out the Harley Davidson Celebration Leather Vest – Women’s Embellished, Black as a close alternative.

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