It's in his pocket possibly, that pocket might cover it and so makes it invisible to anyone looking from outside))
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Cross zips / D pockets, discussion starter...
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Oh man this thread is going to send me on a BENDER
El Marro
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I am a big fan of the basic CHP style cross zip.
This is my Langlitz Columbia. I eliminated the belt loops on the bottom because I feel it looks cleaner that way.
This is my Langlitz Columbia. I eliminated the belt loops on the bottom because I feel it looks cleaner that way.
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Well, yes. That is rather classy.
Man, I fear I’ve opened the proverbial Pandora’s box here...
Have to say that I just love the enabling ethos here.
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I was doing so good...but then it started...that gentle itch, becomes a nag...and now it's full blown HELLFIRE!
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A vintage D-Pocket for reference-The D-Pocket not quite as pronounced as on other jackets.
https://www.pedlars.co.uk/shop/1940-50s-kurland-sportswear-mfg-d-pocket-perfecto-motorcycle-jacket
https://www.pedlars.co.uk/shop/1940-50s-kurland-sportswear-mfg-d-pocket-perfecto-motorcycle-jacket
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My Favorite Thedi creation. It will soon be on it's way to me.......
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Absolute truth.
But motorcycle cross zips are a freaking alpha and an omega of leather jackets. I started with them, went thru pretty much all the styles there are, convinced I've given up on 'em and now I'm back to wanting another classic Perfecto as much as I did when I was first looking to get one ** years ago.
And it's always the boringass Perfecto. The one with the coin pocket. Nothing fancy.
This...
So did I understand correctly, your favorite jacket these days would be one that makes you look like an ***?
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Donkeyhide could be the next big craze in these parts.....
Age, schmage, though. It's a rare thing I see a guy under forty wearing a crosszip bike jacket in the old school style. We odl guys who get it need to show the youngsters the way....
Age, schmage, though. It's a rare thing I see a guy under forty wearing a crosszip bike jacket in the old school style. We odl guys who get it need to show the youngsters the way....
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How long have you had your Thedi..and how do you like it..??
HD
How long have you had your Thedi..and how do you like it..??
HD
No to disguise...So did I understand correctly, your favorite jacket these days would be one that makes you look like an ***?
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And if you wear a black MC cross zip at 40, congratulations, you've stayed young longer than 99% of young people ever will.
...if that makes any sense.
...if that makes any sense.
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I don't think age matters so much as 'can you pull it off?'...and that has more to do with demeanor, physique, fitness, facial features...so many things really with age being not nearly as important. Lots of younger guys can't pull off a look any better than an old dude, but I digress lol. For me, if I was going with a cross zip and D pocket, I would want to subdue some of the other features. Nice leather jackets are already statements in and of themselves given hardly anyone wears them nowadays. Given that I would prefer to go a little more conservative if I had some features that really stood out like cross zip patterns or D pockets, I want to be able to wear the jacket anytime or feel comfortable doing so. I am not a fan of lots of lapel snaps, epaulets, arm pocket zips, nor the belts, and as someone else said, I would maybe go with brass for a subdued look. Patterns like the Gambler or Hooch Hauler are really nice and understated, sure there are tons more I am not familiar with. But at the end of the day, wear what you like and wear it proudly, we only go around once. Some really beautiful jackets posted in this thread.
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