Dainese 36060 Heritage Collection
In November 2014, Dainese launched its 36060 lineup, a new menswear collection of stylish riding and casual outerwear. The collection name 36060 refers to the zip code of Molvena, a small Italian village where Lino Dainese founded the company in 1972.
The collection pays homage to Dainese’s roots by fusing its Italian heritage with rugged, vintage style. The lineup consists of lifestyle apparel and accessories, including jackets, shirts, knitwear, gloves and footwear in an assortment of earth tones.
Lino Dainese explains: “In 1972 in the village of Molvena, making my first pair of leather motocross trousers in my small workshop marked the beginning of Dainese’s production of motorcycle clothing. A few years later, racing legend Giacomo Agostini raced in one of our leather suits, signifying our entrée into rider protection. From that day on, Dainese has been a part of motorcycle-racing history, securing undisputed leadership in safety and performance wear. The 36060 collection celebrates our unique heritage from the place where it all began, effortlessly blending style with protection.”
There are four shoe styles that have features for protection from the elements and from injury.
Anfibio Café Boots (left) $204, Moore Shoes (right) $139.95
The heavy-duty Anfibio boots have a 1960s style blended with with modern technical touches, while the Moore shoes are made from canvas and suede, and have an artificial staining to give them a vintage appearance.
Cooper Shoes (left) $199.95, Street Rocker D-WP (right) $209.95
The Coopers are made from full-grain leather, which has been treated with a special wax and hand-brushing treatments. There are rigid inserts at the heels and a leather gear-shift protector. The cowhide Street Rockers are safety certified and include a waterproof and breathable membrane.
Each jacket includes a pocket to accept a back protector and soft Pro Shape armor built into the shoulders and elbows, as well as reflective inserts. The menswear apparel features masculine, classic-styled cotton garments with protective elements such as internal DuPont Kevlar reinforcements for trousers and knitwear with elbow-patch detailing.
Connery (left) $149.95, Grant (right) $119.95
The Connery and Grant sweaters are made with 100-percent cotton. The Connery has buttons at the neck, while the Grant has elbow patches.
Allen (left) $109.95, Hoffman (right) $109.95
These two shirts are made from cotton.
Chaplin (left) $599.95, Harrison (right) $799.95
Made of Antique Elite British Millerain fabric, the Chaplin has a vintage look that blends with the safety features, while the Harrison is made from dyed natural hide. Both have built-in soft protectors.
Powel (left) $549.95, Washington (right) $499.95
The Powel is made from antique Elite British Millerain fabric and has drum-dyed cowhide shoulder inserts. The Washington is made from cowhide leather.
McKellen (left) $199.95, Wayne (right) $189.95
The cotton McKellens and Waynes have internal Dupont Kevlar reinforcements at the knees and the seat.
To see the entire 36060 lineup, visit the Dainese website. The video below shows the 36060 collection’s concept.