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Thanks Ed and Browniecj for the info.Seems odd someone would go outside the accepted style considering the rigid dynamic(of skinheads).I find it interesting also that so many of the original skinheads(in interviews,and Doc footage)expected the "Cult" to have a shortlived shelf life.One young man said they would become ''regular geezers"eventually.Who woulda thought skinheads would still be around(like you originals)and still intregue youngsters comin' up.

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Originally Posted by browniecj 


Welcome back Little Queenie.Missed you.
It is a funny thing.When I was a Mod,I did not mind Double Breasted.When it went through to Skinhead,I would not be seen dead in a D/B Jacket or Coat.As the early 70s came,I bought a D/B Jacket and that was it-back in.

Interesting colin, would you link your purchase of a D/B jacket ( something ive always associated with wider lapels ) in the early 70's,

with the general widening of lapels on jackets at that time?

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Originally Posted by yankmod 

Thanks Ed and Browniecj for the info.Seems odd someone would go outside the accepted style considering the rigid dynamic(of skinheads).I find it interesting also that so many of the original skinheads(in interviews,and Doc footage)expected the "Cult" to have a shortlived shelf life.One young man said they would become ''regular geezers"eventually.Who woulda thought skinheads would still be around(like you originals)and still intregue youngsters comin' up.

For me the skinhead trend/fashion of 69 as far I was concerned should never have ceased/died out as I thought it was ideal.  Most of my mates from then in 71ish were quite happy to change with fashion and move on - I did not.  I tried to keep wearing the same clobber but you then become the odd one out and my clothes had to change (mildly).

You see most of us did not see that period as a cult it was just a time in fashion and we knew it would change.  For me and the like minded originals on here it was more than that, it was the epitome of how we wanted to dress and behave and generally live.  It must be strange for the younger members who were not there and to view retrospectively of how it should be or how we would like it to be  - but it wasn't. 

As I say only a few originals really think those days were special. Others who were there thought they were good times and can leave it back there and move on - I can't.  I would turn back the clock any day

Now days I do not dress as a skinhead but still wear straight jeans (with a bit of Lycra) Fred Perry type shirts etc.  I will not pay the prices now for the shirts and made to measure clothes from back in the day and a lot of what I wear now comes from M&S.  Although I still like and buy Loake Royals.  Of course one of the issues of being near 60 is that at 6' tall 17 stone and 48"/50" chest (not mentioning waist ) it becomes difficult to obtain the old clothes.  I also do not want to look stupid - would the clothes I wore and thought great and smart as a teenage now make me look ridiculous and sad?

Its funny you get to the originals ages and look back at your life at over 40 years ago and you think it was just faded memories and then you find this thread and people who were there and really felt and still feel passionate about that time and you suddenly have comrades of a past that certainly mattered to some people, even though to others it had just passed on.

When I met Buttons this year he had so much knowledge and possessions of the day but the only thing he could not obtain was the sense of really being back there ie smells, the buzz, the excitement, the memories etc.  I suppose its like us now reading about the WW1 and WW11 but not really understanding because we were not there to experience it.  But you younger members please keep pushing with questions because it certainly keeps me thinking, reminiscing and keeping the old days alive

I find it fascinating on here that a topic (say sheepskin coats) kicks off and loads of opinions / memories flood in from all over the place.  I could kick myself for not have a photo of my prized 3/4 sheepskin.  But back then you would not have a camera to hand as box brownies were too big the modern camera of the day was too expensive.  If you was in the tourist part of London and a man said he would take your picture you would never see the photo or you 5 bob again!!  Youngsters today are so fortunate with camera phones and digital cameras etc - they will have plenty of photographic memories / records

Enough rambling

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Originally Posted by Ed Vaughan 

I agree - 100%.
Sigh...

Aye :)

I think the much coveted "Post Of The Week" Badge goes to Aces & Eights.

Thanks Aces and Eights.Thats what I'm looking for.When I said I was the instigator,this is what I meant.I'm trying to ask questions which will contribute to M.O.M.'s book (even if they seem stupid)The one thing I'm looking for is more stories which involve family members(how they responded to having a skinhead in the family or even more mundane day to day events)Alan Mortlock posted a christmas photo of himself with the Tighten Up comp.LP sittin around with the family.I feel that folks who don't know the truth about skinheads(they only know the negatives from after that period)Will realize these were kids with families and human just like everyone else instead of a cartoon character.TA

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Originally Posted by Aces and Eights 

For me the skinhead trend/fashion of 69 as far I was concerned should never have ceased/died out as I thought it was ideal.  Most of my mates from then in 71ish were quite happy to change with fashion and move on - I did not.  I tried to keep wearing the same clobber but you then become the odd one out and my clothes had to change (mildly).

 

You see most of us did not see that period as a cult it was just a time in fashion and we knew it would change.  For me and the like minded originals on here it was more than that, it was the epitome of how we wanted to dress and behave and generally live.  It must be strange for the younger members who were not there and to view retrospectively of how it should be or how we would like it to be  - but it wasn't. 

 

As I say only a few originals really think those days were special. Others who were there thought they were good times and can leave it back there and move on - I can't.  I would turn back the clock any day

 

Now days I do not dress as a skinhead but still wear straight jeans (with a bit of Lycra) Fred Perry type shirts etc.  I will not pay the prices now for the shirts and made to measure clothes from back in the day and a lot of what I wear now comes from M&S.  Although I still like and buy Loake Royals.  Of course one of the issues of being near 60 is that at 6' tall 17 stone and 48"/50" chest (not mentioning waist ) it becomes difficult to obtain the old clothes.  I also do not want to look stupid - would the clothes I wore and thought great and smart as a teenage now make me look ridiculous and sad?

 

Its funny you get to the originals ages and look back at your life at over 40 years ago and you think it was just faded memories and then you find this thread and people who were there and really felt and still feel passionate about that time and you suddenly have comrades of a past that certainly mattered to some people, even though to others it had just passed on.

 

When I met Buttons this year he had so much knowledge and possessions of the day but the only thing he could not obtain was the sense of really being back there ie smells, the buzz, the excitement, the memories etc.  I suppose its like us now reading about the WW1 and WW11 but not really understanding because we were not there to experience it.  But you younger members please keep pushing with questions because it certainly keeps me thinking, reminiscing and keeping the old days alive

 

I find it fascinating on here that a topic (say sheepskin coats) kicks off and loads of opinions / memories flood in from all over the place.  I could kick myself for not have a photo of my prized 3/4 sheepskin.  But back then you would not have a camera to hand as box brownies were too big the modern camera of the day was too expensive.  If you was in the tourist part of London and a man said he would take your picture you would never see the photo or you 5 bob again!!  Youngsters today are so fortunate with camera phones and digital cameras etc - they will have plenty of photographic memories / records

 

Enough rambling

Good read, and theres nowt wrong with M&S