Belstaff gear in NZ?

[Paulo]

Does anyone know if I can get Belstaff gear in N.Z ? havn't had much luck looking online.

cheers

[Drunken Monkey]

No official retail outlets here. The only ones I'm aware of are in Europe, Japan, USA and Sth America.
Some gear seems to turn up from time to time online.

Unless you're flush enough to go on a weekend shopping spree in London or Milan, you can order directly from Belstaff online.

That gear is so styley, I wouldn't wear it on my bike incase I got a bug on it or went for a slide.

[Oscar]

Belstaff ain't the stuff you used to know - waxed cotton and indestructible.

The Italians bought it, and it's now a fashion statement. I saw a Satin Trail Master Jacket in Barcelona on special for a mere 800 euro.... :no:

[Trudes]

I have a pair of Belstaff cordura pants that are the most water proof things!! Love them! Anyway, I got them from Wellington Motorcycles, not sure if they are still stocking Belstaff but may be worth a phone call.

[pritch]

Belstaff ain't the stuff you used to know - waxed cotton and indestructible.

And came standard with seven different colours of mold and a smell that had you followed round by packs of horny dogs... (quoting Ed Hertfelder from memory - long distance.)

Peter Egan said in "Leanings" or "Leanings 2" that the modern waxed cotton equivalent in Belstaff is sourced from Drizabone Australia, which isn't necessarily all bad?

[Paulo]

Thanks for the replies, yeah I saw a a nice oilskin with knox armour that was sold through a british motorcycle site so it seems they still make proper bike gear (but I don't know if it's as good a quality as the originals ). I did also see that there were satin and nylon "biker style" jackets that cost more than my bike !!! It seems that the trendies in london want to dress like bikers.
I don't think I'll shell out any money over the internet, would rather see and feel how well made they are. Shame, they do make good looking classic jackets that don't make you look like an alien xmas tree decoration.

[TLDV8]

I got my Belstaff Adventure jacket here.

http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/

For an old school waxed cotton jacket you would want to be sitting down before asking the cost.

My own Belstaff suit must be coming up 30 years old.

[MaxB]

Thanks for the replies, yeah I saw a a nice oilskin with knox armour that was sold through a british motorcycle site so it seems they still make proper bike gear (but I don't know if it's as good a quality as the originals ). I did also see that there were satin and nylon "biker style" jackets that cost more than my bike !!! It seems that the trendies in london want to dress like bikers.
I don't think I'll shell out any money over the internet, would rather see and feel how well made they are. Shame, they do make good looking classic jackets that don't make you look like an alien xmas tree decoration.

Have you thought about a Backhouse (or already mentioned Driza-Bone) oilskin jacket? My missus has a Backhouse for horse riding and it is virtually indestructable. I have seen cruiser riders wearing the stockman type coats. Makes you look like a cowboy tho.

[pritch]

My own Belstaff suit must be coming up 30 years old.

Mine would have to address your as "Sir" it being some 10 years junior.
It still hasn't lost its smell though :-)

One day when I'm feeling particularly optimistic (or drunk) I might try to see if it still fits...