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Applied Theory City Jacket

Mitchismo

127

Nov 28, 2014

What are the long straps from the inside top of the shoulder to just below the armpits for? I like the jacket, it looks great and is softening up nicely—but these straps? I cannot for the life of me figure them out—or even where they are supposed to go.

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texastobaben

Nov 30, 2014

MitchismoI was searching for this as well.. apparently you wear them like a back-pack or over one shoulder to make it "easier to carry." One site I saw said this style came from Bomber Jackets made during WWII and another said they are useful today if you are riding a bike and don't want to wear the jacket on the ride. (<<you might be a total hipster if you are riding a bike with this jacket)

Mitchismo

127

Dec 1, 2014

texastobabenThat was one of the first things I thought—but it appeared silly any way I tried it, and, even still, having the straps cross the arm holes seems like a curious design.
But, again, I still like the jacket quite a lot. I can accept a little bewilderment.

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ChristopherJ

1189

Dec 1, 2014

texastobaben @Mitchismo @texastobaben I'll add more info because a few additional people might be back with the same question.
Applied Theory calls these "shoulder straps" on their website. You can sling them over your shoulder/back to carry the jacket when not in use. Besides Applied Theory, the only other time i've seen this feature is on a much higher end techwear jacket by Acronym.

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