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|28 Jul 2023|4 mins

How To Work The Racer Trend Into Your Wardrobe – With Pieces You Probably Already Own

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If you’re all about living life in the fast lane (or at least looking like you do), you’ll definitely want in on the latest aesthetic taking over our feeds: motocross. The vibe? Looking like you could jump back on your motorbike at a moment’s notice, or plucked straight from a Formula 1 pit crew. And with the seal of approval from fashion insiders and A-listers alike, the motorsport trend shows no signs of slowing down (would be off-brand if it did, really…).

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Ahead, 7 ways to work the racer revival into your wardrobe – with pieces you probably already own. 

Tube Top + Baggy Pants

Love it or hate it, Y2K’s favourite strapless top is back for round two. Whether you opt for stretchy jersey or something a little more structured, a tube top will prove a deceptively versatile addition to your wardrobe (remember when we thought corset tops were tricky to pull off?). Balance the itti-bittiness of your top with baggy pants or denim down below for maximum impact.

Tube Top + Baggy Pants

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Taking Charge Bustier Top
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Taking Charge...
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Hill Low Jeans
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Hill Low Jeans
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Frankie Asymmetrical Trouser
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Frankie Asymm...
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Taking Charge Bustier Top
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Taking Charge...
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Slay PU Bandeau Top
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Slay PU Bande...
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Smokeshow Pants
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Smokeshow Pants
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Emmaline Mesh Corset Top
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Emmaline Mesh...
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Moto Jacket + Bootcut Jeans

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Moto Jacket + Bootcut Jeans

Looking for a low-key take on the trend? Make like Kendall Jenner and team a slim-fitting moto jacket with dark bootleg jeans and pointed boots. It’s just the right amount of nineties meets noughties nostalgia, and we’re tipping you already have most (if not all) of the building blocks in your closet.

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Gia Leather Jacket
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Gia Leather J...
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Bella Bootcut Flare Pants
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Bella Bootcut...
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Leather Bomber Jacket
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Leather Bombe...
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Perfect Muse Ribcage Bootcut Denim Jeans
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Perfect Muse...
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Bandit Faux Leather Biker Jacket
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Bandit Faux L...
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Debbie Bootcut Perfect Jeans
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Debbie Bootcu...
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Faux Leather Moto Jacket
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Statement Tracksuit Pants

This one’s for the comfy girls. Whether you prefer racing stripes down the sides or roomy parachute-style fits, statement sweatpants are a must in every moto-core starter pack. And sure, you could throw on a graphic tee, sneakers and call it a day, but we think they look even better with a leather jacket and bold heels. 

Statement Tracksuit Pants

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Get Physical Colourblock Active Pants
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Get Physical...
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Adibreak Trackpants
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Adibreak Trac...
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Formation Pants
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Formation Pants
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Volley Pants
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Volley Pants
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Sporty Spice Parachute Pant
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Sporty Spice...
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Julia Sporty Pull On Pants
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Julia Sporty...
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White Adibreak Pants
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White Adibrea...
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Adicolor Wide Leg Pants
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Adicolor Wide...
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Relaxed Lightweight Track Pants
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Relaxed Light...
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Denim Shorts

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Denim Shorts

With days already starting to warm, we’re digging our denim shorts out of hibernation to recreate the ultimate off-duty look. Take your cues from Dua Lipa and team your denim cut-offs with an oversized moto jacket and tall boots. And when it’s sunny enough to go sans outerwear? We’ll be wearing a (real deal) vintage Harley-Davidson tee.

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Ryder Moto Jacket
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Ryder Moto Ja...
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Harlen Moto Bomber
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Harlen Moto B...
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Carpenter Denim Shorts
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Carpenter Den...
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Brooklyn Oversized Moto Jacket
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Brooklyn Over...
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Pre Loved - Vintage Harley Davidson Racing Tee
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Pre Loved - V...
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Relaxed Denim Shorts
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Relaxed Denim...
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Biker Boots + Literally Anything

We’re calling it – the biker boot will be the next It shoe, so get into pole position now. Sitting anywhere from mid-calf to just below the knee, these utilitarian boots sport everything from buckles and stirrup hardware to traction soles. Pair them with everything you’ve been wearing your cowboy boots with (so, everything). Labels like Tony Bianco and Therapy are already serving…

Biker Boots + Literally Anything

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Biker
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Biker
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Edge
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Edge
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Major I
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Major I
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Faras II
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Faras II
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Biker
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Biker
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Braxton Leather With Elastic Long Boots
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Studded Biker Ankle Boots
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Studded Biker...
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Ronan
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Ronan
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Speedy Sneakers

Speedy Sneakers

Leave it to Hailey Bieber to make high-octane technical sneakers look this effortless. Swap out your neutrals for bold, blistering shades and aerodynamic bootie-style shapes (AKA the shoes you’d actually do a HIIT class in). Dip a toe in and keep the rest of your outfit simple – relaxed denim, a basic tee and the trench you’ve been wearing all season long. 

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Nano X2 TR Adventure - Women's
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Nano X2 TR Ad...
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Barricade - Women's
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Barricade - W...
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Mexico 66 Sd - Unisex
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Mexico 66 Sd...
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Air Max 270 - Women's
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Air Max 270 -...
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Ultraboost Light - Women's
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Ultraboost Li...
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Gt-2000 11 TR - Women's
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Gt-2000 11 TR...
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Gazelle - Unisex
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Gazelle - Unisex
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Cloud White Rapidmove Trainer
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Cloud White R...
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Novablast 3 TR - Women's
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Novablast 3 T...
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GEL-Resolution 9 Hardcourt - Women's
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GEL-Resolutio...
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Moto, Top to Toe

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Moto, Top to Toe

Going full racer probably isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’re here for it, so are we. Leather pants are key to pulling off the look, paired with a matching top or jacket (or both, if you’re game). Complete the fit with statement shades, a pointed toe and petite bag for a podium-worthy finish.

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Tokyo Drift PU Panel Jacket
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Tokyo Drift P...
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Tokyo Drift PU Panel Pants
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Tokyo Drift P...
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Rossi Speedway
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Rossi Speedway
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Nueve Biker Jacket
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Nueve Biker J...
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Moto Shoulder Bag
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Moto Shoulder...
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Gazelle - Unisex
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Gazelle - Unisex
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Climber Short Sleeve Active Zip Top
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Climber Short...
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Man Down Jacket
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Man Down Jacket
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Pam Fitted Leather Pants
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Pam Fitted Le...
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Ride On Time That's Fire Bomber Jacket
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Ride On Time...
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That's Fire Flame PU Mini Skirt
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That's Fire F...
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V8 Bomber Jacket
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V8 Bomber Jacket
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All For Love Ruched Cargo Pants
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All For Love...
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Saski Collection X Raie Racer
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Saski Collect...
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Nylon Moto Jacket
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Nylon Moto Ja...
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Nueve Biker Jacket
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Nueve Biker J...
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Nueve Mini Skirt
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Nueve Mini Skirt
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Sprinter Terry Sweat
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Sprinter Terr...
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Top Model Biker Jacket
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Top Model Bik...
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Must Be Love PU Cargo Pants
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Must Be Love...
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On My Team Oversized Football Tee
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On My Team Ov...
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Mexico 66 - Unisex
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Mexico 66 - U...
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