I agree that the small pockets are an odd feature. I'm not a big fan of the belt loops on my CHP, but I would certainly not replace them with two tiny pockets. I looked back at the photo of this jacket again and it reminds me of a black leather kimono.
Furrowson, if this jacket is along the lines of what you are after in a Vanson, I cannot recommend the CHP highly enough. It has a bit of a rebel feel, but you can wear it around without feeling like you should be holding a guitar or straddling a Harley.