After gaining iconic status thanks to the likes of James Dean, Marlon Brando and John Travolta (Grease), the leather biker has achieved the ultimate bad boy status. For Spring/ Summer 2011, Burberry Prorsum has ingeniously revived the versatile garment as the perfect transitional piece; whether it’s uptown, downtown or around the playground it’s your wear-with-anything piece that will fit seamlessly in your current wardrobe. Get one now, and wear it all year long.

By Dennis Lye

Studded leather jacket, Burberry Prorsum £1,795 at Matches.com; 1. Bretton striped knit jumper, APC £145 at My-wardrobe.com; Khaki cargo trousers, UNIQLO £29.99; Brogue boots, LODGER £475 2. Chambray shirt, ALLSAINTS £70; Drop crotch trousers, ACNE £150 at My-wadrobe.com; Patent mule shoes, ZARA £59.99 3. Mustard slouch tee, ACNE £80; Raw blue skinny jeans, TOPMAN £32; Studded canvas sneakers, GIENCHI £213.78 at luisaviaroma.com;

VINTAGE LEATHER (from top to bottom): PRIESTLEY’S VINTAGE £350 at Coggles; 1960s SCHOTT Perfecto Black Leather Biker Jacket £250 at Rokit.co.uk; Vintage leather biker £120 at Rokit.co.uk; Vintage leather biker £100 at Rokit.co.uk;