Left-side zippersAn associate of mine recently purchased a leather jacket. Afterward he had difficulty unzipping it and taking it off. Upon closer inspection, we found that the zipper tab was on the left side rather than the right. I am under the impression that a left-side zipper tab denotes a female-style jacket. The sales clerk assured my associate that it was a men’s jacket. Could you please clear up this debate for us? Thanks for your assistance.A quick survey of the zippered jackets in my closet reveals four with the zipper on the left and two with the zipper on the right. Although I may not be the typical consumer—my collection includes an Hermès, a Gaultier and a classic motorcycle jacket—the fact that I have jackets with zipper tabs on both sides leads me to believe that jackets swing both ways. I found the same diversity among my wife’s jackets, some lefty, some righty. I can’t discover any logic to zipper sidedness. It doesn’t seem to be about nationality. The only consistent gender logic in garment closing seems to be which side the buttons are on.

Traditionally, men’s buttons are on the right and women’s are on the left. Supposedly, this is because buttons on the left are easier for breast-feeding mommies. If this sounds absurd, consider the legend that Napoleon switched traffic from the left to the right side of the road to make it harder for horsemen approaching from opposite directions to hack at one another with sabers. It takes one to know one. An icon, that is. And two of Britain’s best –  Barbour International and Triumph motorcycles – have joined forces for an iconic biker collection.motorcycle superstore handlebars Barbour’s original motorcycle jacket – with a heavyweight waxed cotton coat – returns in an array of neutral colours, and it’s a style reenactment of Steve McQueen on his Triumph Trophy in the 1964 ISDT.illegal motorcycle helmets for sale

Other hero pieces included stonewashed denim jackets and cut-offs, a leather perfecto as as well as some essential layering knitwear in cream – roll neck and all. Shop the collection now in select Barbour stores and online. Sign Up For A Daily Dose of D'Marge Dyson Invent One Of The Coolest Ways To Breathe Easier Suitsupply Spring/Summer 2014 Campaign [NSFW] 6 Scandinavian Menswear Brands We Love At The Moment 5 Activewear Brands We’re Loving At The Momentmotorcycles for sale uk mcn Oscar Hunt Winter 2014 Campaignmotorcycle shops ne calgary Zara Man Spring/Summer 2015 Collectionused bikes for sale mackayThe Best in the West!new york motorcycle and range rover incident

Rose Tree Cottage is the biggest supplier of Barbour Clothing and Accessories in the West and can supply all available styles, sizes and colours for men, ladies & children. Timeless Unisex Classics - The three Jackets that made Barbour (tm) famous! J BARBOUR & SONSThe legendary maker of weatherproof clothing. The famous brand of waxed jackets, quilted jackets, motorcycle jackets; of country gear and casual clothing. A British brand to the core. Founded in 1894 by John Barbour, in South Shields in the North East of England, the company supplied oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. 150cc dirt bike for sale usedSince then, Barbour has continued to thrive on the unique values of the British countryside, and offers a full range of wardrobe essentials and 2014 marks Barbour’s 120th anniversary. Classic Beaufort Waterproof Jacket

As worn by Helen Mirren in the film “The Queen” Back length: 33-34 inches Unisex - Medium - US$ 399.00 Optional Liner (Add US$129.00) and/or Hood (Add US$49.50) This practical waterproofed jacket, ideal for year-round use, boasts a 100% cotton lining in Barbour’s iconic tartan print, and an interactive zip designed for pairing with an optional quilted liner when extra insulation is needed. The corduroy collar feels luxuriously soft and is studded to take an optional hood, while the two-way zip, studded storm fly front and Velcro-fastening wind cuffs seal out draughts. Two lower bellow pockets offer plenty of room for essentials, plus moleskin-lined hand-warmer pockets. Classic Bedale Waterproof Jacket Back length: 30-32 inches Unisex - Short - US$ 379.00 The Classic Bedale Jacket (ideal also for teenages too), is made using Barbour’s 6oz Sylkoil. Originally introduced for riding, this relaxed-fit jacket has a medium-weight waterproofed cotton outer that’s comfortable to wear, offering robust weather protection.

The two-way front zip is reinforced by hardy stud fastenings to seal out wind and rain, while moleskin-lined handwarmer pockets and generous bellow pockets are winter must-haves. A sit-down collar in signature corduroy creates a smart appearance, but can also be raised for additional protection in bad weather. Classic Border Waterproof Jacket Back length: 38-39 inches Unisex - Tall - US$ 449.00 Perfect all-weather jacket with a longer length and lengthened sleeves. Designed Dame Margaret Barbour in 1980, the Border is named to represent the land border between Scotland and England that founder John Barbour crossed in 1870 to get to North East England, where Barbour is still based. Made with medium-weight 6oz waxed cotton, it includes traditional design features such as two generously sized bellows pockets, two moleskin-lined handwarmer pockets, a classic corduroy collar with throat flap studs and a large brass ring-pull zip with ‘Stormfly’ front close.( formerly British Italian Motorcycles )

Your Parts & Service Centre in Vancouverfor over 30 years now !Quality Parts and Professional Servicefor Triumph and Norton Motorcyclesas well as for classic Triumph, Norton and BSA'sWe actually offer same day serviceWe have a huge stock of quality riding gearDavida helmets and googleLeather and classic Barbour jacketsto complement any motorcycleOur high quality service departmentwill have your Triumph or Norton running sweetwhether brand new or 50 years old Phone 604-253-1117 or 1-800-767-4797 We'd love to hear from you! Give us a ring @ 1 604-253-1117 Our Parts and Service Departments are here to answer your questions. Our servicing is carried out by highly trained professional mechanics. We carry a large variety of Triumph, Norton and BSA parts. We have been provided quality parts and professional warranty compliant service in Vancouver for over 30 years. We have a large selection of quality name brand helmets, googles, clothing and other riding gear.