After checkout, we’ll send you a guide on how to submit photos of your measurements for us to build your custom fit. The Driver had been trying to move away from his criminal past, building a normal life with Irene and hoping that this could really turn into something new and different in his life. Based on vintage Korean souvenir jackets, this quilted satin jacket features knit cuffs and waist, a unique curved collar, side gussets and a completely customizable embroidered back design.

Anyways,I made an impact all the way round,I felt that this jacket wasn’t made of quite thick material as it wasn’t keeping me much warm during the rides like the other jackets used to. Following the initial popularization of Drive and the Drive Jacket on 4chan between 2013 and 2016, the clothing item gradually became recognized as an iconic film outfit.Ryan Gosling inspired The Drive Scorpion Jacket features a classic bomber design with a standing style collar, rib knitted cuffs, and front zipper closure. There was one thread on the embroidery that jogged over the scorpion claw to the tail but it just needed snipped off. You have to swallow a little pride to wear a jacket because you have a man-crush on someone, but you have to swallow a lot more pride wearing a bad replica of that jacket.

This unique and stylish jacket is inspired by the iconic character of Drive, played by Ryan Gosling in the movie.Throughout the film, the Driver can often be seen wearing a white satin jacket with a yellow scorpion emblem on the back, commonly referred to as the Drive Jacket (shown below). Is there anyone more likable on planet Earth than 35-year-old Cornwall, Ontario, native Ryan Gosling? By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. GQ may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.

During that period, multiple users made posts in which they shared mostly made-up stories of themselves behaving like the Driver in real life. It IS slightly padded though, so it is better worn in cooler weather, if you don't tolerate heat well. One of the major themes of Nicolas Winding Refn's 2011 movie Drive is the fable of the Scorpion and the Frog. But in that elevator, his true nature surfaces again, and he kills off the assassin in a really unnecessary violent way. Whether you’re a fan of Ryan Gosling or love edgy and fashionable bomber jackets, this jacket is worth adding to your collection from your favorite, The Luca Designs.In June 2022, memes about the Drive Jacket saw a minor surge in popularity due to the release of promotional images of Ryan Gosling as Ken in the 2023 film Barbie, which inspired memes about the actor's general association with Literally Me roles. The emblem is expertly crafted and stitched to perfection, making it a statement piece that will definitely turn heads. So unlike, say, a James Bond suit (given that much of 007’s wardrobe is purchased directly from brands), the scorpion jacket didn’t exist anywhere but the movie. The fitting,design of the jacket and it’s quality,everything was perfect and so I really needed to capture a photo. Since 1957, GQ has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond.