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MalfordOfLondon

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Originally Posted by ndw
Perhaps they are flapped and the flaps are tucked in? I think it's neat, although, I would never wear it myself.

They would have to be some long flaps
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It was "okey" except for the stupid pockets on the back.

How the f did he think?. Pockets there won't make any sense? Looks strange and it won't be practical either.
 

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He asked for it and got what he wanted, I presume. Isn't that the point of bespoke?
 

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Originally Posted by MalfordOfLondon
They would have to be some long flaps
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Taking everything else into account, and the fact that the pockets are even there in the first place, would it be that surprising? If they aren't functional then I agree they are silly... Just a guess.
 

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That's a nice fabric.
 

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Originally Posted by Wirr
It was "okey" except for the stupid pockets on the back.

How the f did he think?. Pockets there won't make any sense? Looks strange and it won't be practical either.


Not practical? You couldn't be more wrong.
 

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Pretty fun idea. Why not?

Originally Posted by thebarsmydestination
I wonder if there was any additional work done at the crotch, either to make it easier to ride or more durable.

Like a chamois-lined crotch?
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Originally Posted by Wirr
Pockets there won't make any sense? Looks strange and it won't be practical either.

I think it's for spare tubes, patch kits, powerbar, etc.
 

mmkn

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Originally Posted by NachoBroadway
Top half of the jacket is incredible

Agree.

Only wish that his arms were down by his side.

- M
 

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A bespoke suit for a bespoke bike maker.
 

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my first thought, given he is a professional cyclists, was that the pockets might be there to emulate the water bottle pockets on the back of a cycling jersey. If that is the case, kind of cool.


Originally Posted by Parker
Pretty fun idea. Why not?



Like a chamois-lined crotch?
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I think it's for spare tubes, patch kits, powerbar, etc.


 

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Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH
True, would be cooler with a one-piece back.

Maybe the **** between the shoulderblades is for inserting a Camelbak.
 

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Originally Posted by Beaune Head
Maybe the **** between the shoulderblades is for inserting a Camelbak.

lol

Seriously though, it's for hunching over. It's a practical suit, but will be inpractical to wear it for too long. It looks like the cuffs and the collar is lined in chamois. Wonder if there is a crotch chamois.
 

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I've often heard it said here at SF that most people don't pay attention to what others are wearing. This one might draw a bit of that attention others are failing to get.

I do like the pattern of the cloth. As to the suit...well...it's not my thing ... but I applaud him and his tailor.

EDIT: Now that I see the front ... I rather like it.
 

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