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post #6511 of 12564
3/16/12 at 2:20pm
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Roy what is that tie pin you've got for your hanky? looks like a bird of some sort...?
gotta say the one detail I always apreciate about your photos is that you're one of the few english gents (at least in pics I see) that uses a real hankie in his breast pocket, as opposed to the carded kind which I always thought was akin to wearing a clip on tie.
and generally speaking I also prefer a more traditional suit, with the single ticket pocket.

I am wearing my Paratroopers Wings, with Poppy, It was remembrance weekend.
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post #6512 of 12564
3/16/12 at 2:22pm
A very smart Spanish skinhead, I think you may know him Jason.

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post #6513 of 12564
3/16/12 at 2:28pm
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Did they have a Buckle on the side,and a fringe (like a sort of Kiltie?).

They did!

Great memory, BTW, and i can picture them now... worship.gif
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post #6514 of 12564
3/16/12 at 2:29pm
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Tom and Myself, Suits are plain and tight fitted.
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Again - very smart. nod[1].gif
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post #6515 of 12564
3/16/12 at 2:34pm
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I am wearing my Paratroopers Wings, with Poppy, It was remembrance weekend.

Good man!

You might like these I took at our 'do' in November. (Off topic so please forgive.)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16030564@N07/sets/72157628001355761/

(I always love how the occasion starts so upright and honourable ... then goes downhill.) satisfied.gif
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post #6516 of 12564
3/16/12 at 2:39pm
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I am wearing my Paratroopers Wings, with Poppy, It was remembrance weekend.

you're def a class act.
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A very smart Spanish skinhead, I think you may know him Jason.

yes the spanish lot are VERY well put together, as are the Italians I've met. One of these days would love to take holiday to Barcelona when they have one of their big reggae/soul weekends
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post #6517 of 12564
3/16/12 at 2:55pm

He is Italian ;)

 

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A very smart Spanish skinhead, I think you may know him Jason.
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post #6518 of 12564
3/16/12 at 3:04pm
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Heres a picture of me in one of my suits with mutiple pockets. Obviously not everyones cup of tea, but i like it.
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post #6519 of 12564
3/16/12 at 3:47pm
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you're def a class act.
yes the spanish lot are VERY well put together, as are the Italians I've met. One of these days would love to take holiday to Barcelona when they have one of their big reggae/soul weekends

The lad's called Mirko (although I've probably spelt it wrong!) - from Southern Italy but now lives in London. Canny lad.
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post #6520 of 12564
3/16/12 at 4:17pm
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The lad's called Mirko (although I've probably spelt it wrong!) - from Southern Italy but now lives in London. Canny lad.

So he is Italian, And living in London, so thats why he is often seen, that pic was taken in the City a couple of years ago? Smart Lad.
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post #6521 of 12564
3/16/12 at 4:37pm
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Did they have a Buckle on the side,and a fringe (like a sort of Kiltie?).

Sort of a cross between these two: (I think, and nothing like 'Frank Wright' - which I loved.) ?

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post #6522 of 12564
3/16/12 at 5:17pm

Not sure if any suit this cheap is ever "worth it," but a site called iTailor confirms they will do zip side adjusters.

http://www.itailor.com/

If for no other reason, check em out to play around with their suit editor.

 

 

2 Questions:

 

1) Did any of you make special innovations when you had suits made or was that more of a mod thing? And were the pants tapered or more straight legged?

 

 

Also:

 

what other minor fads did you see come and go during your time? I saw blue fedoras and ID bracelets mentioned, anything else?

 

 

I realize teenage years come and go fast (mine did) but it's still amazing to me how fast this all happened, and how things seemed to change month to month.

Also how clueless we all were about most of these little details in the 90s, even when the whole trad thing taking off.

 

Thanks again for sharing your experiences, everyone.

 


Edited by Yankee - 3/16/12 at 7:51pm
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post #6523 of 12564
3/16/12 at 10:56pm
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Originally Posted by Ed Vaughan View Post

Sort of a cross between these two: (I think, and nothing like 'Frank Wright' - which I loved.) ?
colehaanloafers1.jpg
image1xxl.jpg

It was funny,I was writing that I could not remember the Timpsons`Loafer-when this Image flashed into my head(a cross between the two above).In fact they bought out a similar Loafer(not Timpsons),in the late 70s.I bought a pair then.
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post #6524 of 12564
3/16/12 at 11:17pm
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Originally Posted by Yankee View Post

Not sure if any suit this cheap is ever "worth it," but a site called iTailor confirms they will do zip side adjusters.
http://www.itailor.com/
If for no other reason, check em out to play around with their suit editor.


2 Questions:

1) Did any of you make special innovations when you had suits made or was that more of a mod thing? And were the pants tapered or more straight legged?


Also:

what other minor fads did you see come and go during your time? I saw blue fedoras and ID bracelets mentioned, anything else?


I realize teenage years come and go fast (mine did) but it's still amazing to me how fast this all happened, and how things seemed to change month to month.
Also how clueless we all were about most of these little details in the 90s, even when the whole trad thing taking off.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences, everyone.

The Trousers were straight-18"Bottoms.The Tapered Leg was more Mod.(or should I say-more 80s Mod).

I do not remember ID Bracelets worn-but that is not to say they were not.The later Skinheads certainly had them.The Trilbys were two distinct Styles.The first being(`64/`67)the Blue Beat Hat(Stingy Brim),with the bow at the back.`69/`70 you had the navy blue Trilby.For a short while Leather Trilbies made a re- appearance(Mod)-but I do not know how widespread that was.

Check Shirts that are seen everywhere today,were not worn that long.It was mainly Stripes and Plains(Ben Shermans).It was only when Brutus (Which I never wore) and Jaytex came out that you had the more colourful Checks(but that was late`69).

In the beginning(`67/`68)things did change and many different ideas came and went,but when late `68 came it became a Uniform.
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post #6525 of 12564
3/17/12 at 1:32am
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In the beginning(`67/`68)things did change and many different ideas came and went,but when late `68 came it became a Uniform.

Personally, I think that this 'grey area' is the most interesting - there's some very innovative styles and ideas being worn across the country in this period (eg jungle greens, trainers, t shirts, any style boots) Apart from this forum, there has not been a lot written about this transitional period? Maybe it only appeals to me because a)I can't afford a pukka mtm suit and b) I'm a scruffy bugger. shog[1].gif
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