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Originally Posted by PxC 

My apologies if this is is too off-topic, but I found it kind of funny:
I was looking at my old records the other night when I came across something that reminded me of this forum and the book project:


It's an old hardcore band from Southern California. I'm sure Jason remembers them.
It's odd that they used this for the cover, since they weren't a particularly skinheady hardcore band.
This ecletic american mix of graffiti letters, punk music and skinhead elements is probably incomprehensible to you brits, the original guys in particular...

Originally Posted by bunty 

Seriously MoM, what ideas have you for the cover?

Originally Posted by elitistarsehole 

Lasttye, forgive me if this seems trivial as it may have been a throwaway comment on your part, but what do you mean exactly about the modern day 'tonic suit skinhead' not knowing how to hold themselves properly in a suit? Whenever I see photos of original skinheads or hard mods they still manage to look hard decked out in a bespoke mohair suit with immaculately arranged pocket square, whereas today a lot of younger guys that wear suits around look sort of poncy, so I'm interested in an original's view on this. Care to elaborate a bit?

 

Alex

Originally Posted by soundsnpressure 

Hi there.

Just signed up to this forum, purely on the strength of this thread. Only discovered it last week.

 

It has been a facinating and informative read. With GREAT photos.

 

Thanks to all contributers!

 

(p.s. I'm 38 been into this scene since 1991, still got MUCH to learn)

Originally Posted by soundsnpressure 

Hi there.

Just signed up to this forum, purely on the strength of this thread. Only discovered it last week.

 

It has been a facinating and informative read. With GREAT photos.

 

Thanks to all contributers!

 

(p.s. I'm 38 been into this scene since 1991, still got MUCH to learn)

Originally Posted by soundsnpressure 

I've just sold over half my footwear collection on e-bay.

I've tried to cut the collection down to the bare essentials. But I do feel this many pairs of shoes/boots is still excessive for a 38 year old.

Would anyone agree?

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by Man-of-Mystery 

.. said Imelda Marcos!

Originally Posted by Man-of-Mystery 

Veering slightly off topic, I am looking for a pair of comfortable shoes to go with my all-time favourite autumn casual jacket.

It's a copy USAF leather blouson (A-2)...



... and I am looking for a pair of shoes in the same dark brown. They must be comfortable but not look like Cornish pasties. Ideally they should hint at mod/skinhead style, but because the jacket itself isn't strictly speaking in the style the shoes don't have to be 'authentic'. They can be brogues, loafers, plains, gibsons, even boots or riders, or something that simply looks right with this jacket and jeans. Any suggestions? Preferably UK high street stock if possible.

The closest I have seen so far has been 'Rockport' from John Lewis, Doc Martens 'Gaucho Crazy Horse' (those hint at boots, non-shiny leather), Or maybe Loake Buckinghams. Any other candidates?

Originally Posted by soundsnpressure 

I've just sold over half my footwear collection on e-bay.

I've tried to cut the collection down to the bare essentials. But I do feel this many pairs of shoes/boots is still excessive for a 38 year old.

Would anyone agree?