At first glance, the Peregrine Bexley motorcycle jacket, particularly in the Iona Check colorway, doesn’t register as motorcycle gear. That’s part of the appeal. The plaid version is the one that stops you mid-scroll, equal parts British hunting coat and laid-back overshirt, with just enough structure to feel intentional.
It’s also the most unusual option in the lineup, which makes it easy to fixate on. Still, the Bexley comes in more restrained colorways as well: black, brown, and olive for those who lean toward darker, moodier classics, plus a mustard version that adds a little personality without pushing too far.
Different temperaments, same quiet confidence.
The Bexley sits somewhere between a traditional waxed jacket and a glorified flannel, and that middle ground is where it becomes compelling. It avoids the cinched-waist trench silhouette often associated with British moto outerwear and skips the leather-heavy Marlon Brando references that still dominate motorcycle fashion. What’s left feels more like a daily layer. Something meant for the commute, a quick canyon run, errands, coffee, and back again.
It isn’t precious, and it isn’t precious about riding.
Functionally, the jacket does enough without making a fuss. The outer fabric is a water-resistant cotton blend that feels sturdy without stiffness, while the interior lining adds light insulation. It isn’t built for long-distance touring or foul-weather heroics, and it doesn’t pretend otherwise. This is a jacket you throw on when riding that fits naturally into the day instead of defining it. There’s no built-in armor, but the cut leaves room to layer protection underneath. The pockets are practical, and nothing feels designed to draw attention.
What stands out most is how wearable it feels off the bike. That matters more than brands often acknowledge. Too much motorcycle gear asks you to dress for the ride first and the rest of your life second. The Bexley shifts that balance without abandoning the basics. It feels appropriate at a stoplight, at a café, at work, or leaned against a bar after the ride ends. You never feel the need to explain either your outfit or how you arrived in it.
As a woman, that adaptability carries extra weight.
The silhouette is clearly masculine, but not aggressively so, which leaves room rather than closing it off. Pieces like this tend to work across more body types because they don’t try to sculpt or perform. I’m an outlier size-wise, closer to a child’s proportions than most women’s cuts, yet I’m still drawn to jackets like this because they adjust to the wearer. Whether it’s the plaid that feels unexpected or a solid color that blends into an existing wardrobe, the Bexley feels flexible in a way that works for men, women, and anyone in between.
The Bexley isn’t loud. It works quietly. You put it on, you ride, and you move through your day. No one needs to know where you came from or how you got there. Motorcycle gear often feels like costuming. This jacket has the potential to feel like a uniform. Your uniform. Your style. Not an alter ego or an aspiration. Just you, in the moment, for as long as you choose to wear it. In that sense, the Bexley lets you move unnoticed, which can be its own kind of freedom. You ride because you ride. You wear what feels right. Everything else stays out of the way.
