And ya thought some of Rapha stuff was silly

[oldpotatoe]

http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/10/mtb/first-look-conation-collectives-western-mountain-bike-gear_348496

Pearl buttons, really? yeehaw...

[bewheels]

Wow. People will go a long way to make it look like they are not serious about riding a bike.

[dogdriver]

Huh.

Next, someone is going to come up with a helmet that looks like a hipster knit cap.

[velotel]

Or a helmet that looks like you're not wearing one.

[hummus_aquinas]

they're pearl snaps and they rule. 10/10 would buy (an old western shirt at a thrift store)

[eippo1]

they're pearl snaps and they rule. 10/10 would buy (an old western shirt at a thrift store)

I know, you could probably find something that looks just like that line at a thrift store that will work 80% as well, being cheap polyester.

[CunegoFan]

City Slickers, the Hipster Edition.

http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/City-Slickers-mv04.jpg

[bobswire]

Well if you wait long enough they'll show up at some of the discount sites, I got this shirt for $14 shipped. I don't wear it riding but like it as a casual shirt, has a rear pocket and side vents,this is about as "dressed up" you'll find me. Hey maybe the new Paceline caps will work with it?

http://i62.tinypic.com/v5hi52.jpg

[enr1co]

GL to the fella on his business venture.

Tough space to compete with his shirts listing at $160 though when you have comparable western-like shirt products, variety and more competitive pricing from companies like http://www.clubrideapparel.com/collections/mens-jerseys/products/go-west

Some may be willing to pay premium for the Made in USA factor but could care less about paying any premium for the "reflection of the fabrics Hayes' has sourced".

I do have a couple Club Ride shirts purchased for ~$29 on sale which I have used mostly as street wear or may wear them on casual hikes or casual bike path rides wih the family.

[ColnagoFan]

GL to the fella on his business venture.

Tough space to compete with his shirts listing at $160 though when you have comparable western-like shirt products, variety and more competitive pricing from companies like http://www.clubrideapparel.com/collections/mens-jerseys/products/go-west

Some may be willing to pay premium for the Made in USA factor but could care less about paying any premium for the "reflection of the fabrics Hayes' has sourced".

I do have a couple Club Ride shirts purchased for ~$29 on sale which I have used mostly as street wear or may wear them on casual hikes or casual bike path rides wih the family.

Yeah, I was going to suggest CR. Good stuff, haven't used it, but have checked it out in person, it's nice.
No pearl, but hey...