Daily Life at the Nagoya Store (Part 2) The difference between an ordinary leather jacket and a riders jacket.

The other day, we talked about leather jackets.
At that time, I think you said that there are leather jackets that are easy to wear as everyday wear and ones that are easy to wear when riding a motorcycle, but does that mean that there are different types depending on the purpose?

That's right, when we talk about different types of leather jackets, there are different looks, such as blousons, military styles, and riders, which is the main style at Kadoya, but what I was talking about was the types of uses.
In fact, the pattern designs for everyday wear and for riding are different.
There are some inconveniences to using them in the opposite way.

Kita

It certainly is easier when you're in riding position.
Your wrists aren't exposed and your thighs don't push up the hem.

It is designed with longer sleeves and a shorter front length than leather jackets worn around town.

Shirasawa

I see!
Ah, but does that mean leather jackets aren't suitable for everyday wear?

Kita

For safety reasons, the leather used is thick and durable, so it's not the kind of thing you can just throw on casually, but more and more fashionable people are incorporating riders jackets into their everyday wear, and there is a coolness to them that only the real thing can achieve.

Also, recent riders jackets have longer lengths and double front zippers at the top and bottom, making them easier to wear on a daily basis, and they have no pleats to give a cleaner look from the rear.

Shirasawa

Eh?! Then the rider jacket is invincible!
Now I kinda want one.

Please do.

Shirasawa

Wait, aren't you trying to sell me something?! (laughs)

By the way, what are these pleats you just mentioned?

Kita

Pleats means...