Edward
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Just got this response from Goldtop on Facebook re armour:
"We're currently in the process of producing some of our jackets with pockets for armour. It's taken ages for us to get it right so that the armour doesn't stick out and look bulky however we are finally happy. We are starting with some of our other styles (rather than the 1959 and 617), but will eventually be producing those with armour too!"
Long term, I quite fancy both the 1959 and the 617, but I would certainly be open to the more 70s looking ones too, as practical bike jackets. Interestingly, the Bobber model they've recently launched looks a lot like the RSD Clash model, but fasteningb to the man's side. (For some reason, the RSD Clash fastens to what is traditionally the ladies side - or perhaps the designer is a right-handed fencer?)
"We're currently in the process of producing some of our jackets with pockets for armour. It's taken ages for us to get it right so that the armour doesn't stick out and look bulky however we are finally happy. We are starting with some of our other styles (rather than the 1959 and 617), but will eventually be producing those with armour too!"
Long term, I quite fancy both the 1959 and the 617, but I would certainly be open to the more 70s looking ones too, as practical bike jackets. Interestingly, the Bobber model they've recently launched looks a lot like the RSD Clash model, but fasteningb to the man's side. (For some reason, the RSD Clash fastens to what is traditionally the ladies side - or perhaps the designer is a right-handed fencer?)