Bite the Fruit — Clothing & Accessories

Here's a quick look at Nasty Pig this fall. We can't wait.

  Moisture & Dryness   Avoid exposing leather garments to extreme moisture or dryness. Moisture can loosen and weaken leather fibers and promote mold. Dryness can cause cracking. We recommend using a good leather conditioner to revitalize and protect the look and feel of your leather garments when the leather's natural oils diminish due to wear and time.   Storage   To keep leather garments from aging due to excess dryness or exposure to moisture make sure leather garments are stored in a well-ventilated area. Exposure to sunlight for a long period of time can dry out the leather and...

A handkerchief, "hanky" or bandana, neatly folded or unfurled then tucked in the left or right back pocket is a tradition among leathermen and leatherboys called "flagging." The color and placement of a "flag" designates the following: Within the world of gay and bisexual men, the handkerchief code (hanky code, bandana code or flagging) is a semiotic system of non-verbally communicating one's interest in a sexual activity or fetish. The color of the handkerchief indicates a specific activity. The pocket it is worn in (left or right) signifies the wearer's preferred role in that activity. Flagging a handkerchief on the...