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What is this for (detail on Incotex trousers)?

Hannes

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Why do they have that blue thing sewn on to them in the front?
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It's designed to hold your belt buckle in place by feeding the pin through it.
 

Hannes

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Originally Posted by dr.no
It's designed to hold your belt buckle in place by feeding the pin through it.
Interesting, just tried it out and it makes sense. Thanks!
 

alliswell

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Originally Posted by sho'nuff
i always wondered too. my guess is , it is some vestigial sartorial thing that has no bearing in today's clothing wear but they left it on for ornamental reasons perhaps.



cool didnt know that


Inside voice, sho. Inside voice.
 

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