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post #5761 of 7796
2/22/12 at 1:42pm
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Originally Posted by Get Smart View Post

I love that you know about stuff like this, Roy!
just got in a pair of Studio d'Artisan jeans from them today too. was all sold out in Tokyo but BiG had one pair left in my size!

Its a good shop Jason, prices are reasonable, Their is a shop over here [Superdenim] in UK charging £245 for a pair of Studio D Artisan.

Thanks again for getting me those SDs 101 from Tokyo Jason you saved me £75,

I have been wearing them every day since at work ..to break em in and to get the Whiskering, once done will only wear em for best ,biggrin.gif
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post #5762 of 7796
2/22/12 at 5:33pm


 

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Originally Posted by Lasttye View Post


Like the selvaged Jeans mate, what make are they?, Do you ever get in Blue in Green down in Soho. NYC.


I wear Levi's. I am not much of a store shopper. Its so convenient to order online.  smile.gif

 

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post #5763 of 7796
2/23/12 at 12:51am
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Since that pic is most likely after the height of skinhead, i wonder if those kids are from someplace else on holiday at Margate (like Scotland)? Sounds like most of you Londoners were already out of skinhead by 72, but the 60s look was still strong in other parts of UK where it was slower to catch on and lingered longer....?

this pic
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i know his is an old Post,but someting about the Vauxhall Cresta was in my mind.I have got to be honest,I never saw any Skinheads driving around in this .They were mainly Fords(Zephrys and Anglias).When we drove around it was in an old Rover 90.Big old Bus but as comfortable as hell.The only other Mob I knew had a similar Motor came from Leigh Park-theirs` was the next Model up.When they came down one night(to settle an old Score-not with us may I add)we spent a couple of hours just talking about the Motors.It diffused the Situation.

Tivia,I know.biggrin.gif
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post #5764 of 7796
2/23/12 at 12:52am
or shall I say Trivia.
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post #5765 of 7796
2/23/12 at 1:40am
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Originally Posted by Lasttye View Post

Nice One Ed , I am 58 this April, Have you been to any present day Skinhead Doos,? Loads of original Skinheads are getting to these Doos of late,

I haven't mate - but the Twisted Wheel* in Manchester, is undergoing something of a resurgence... I may amble along one weekend. nod[1].gif

http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/News/Twisted-Wheel-To-Be-Demolished-For-German-Motel

... or maybe not!icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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post #5766 of 7796
2/23/12 at 1:45am
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Originally Posted by browniecj View Post

Yes Mate,me-62!smile.gif

Now that is old... But you probably look/act younger than me.crackup[1].gif
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post #5767 of 7796
2/23/12 at 1:47am
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Originally Posted by Ed Vaughan View Post

Now that is old... But you probably look/act younger than me.crackup[1].gif

Thanks Mate.smile.gif
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post #5768 of 7796
2/23/12 at 1:52am
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Originally Posted by Ed Vaughan View Post

I haven't mate - but the Twisted Wheel* in Manchester, is undergoing something of a resurgence... I may amble along one weekend. nod[1].gif
http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/News/Twisted-Wheel-To-Be-Demolished-For-German-Motel
... or maybe not!icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

This is yet another example of doing away with a piece of British Social History.I never went in the 60s,but have been since and say it is unique is an understatement.Another example of big money vandalism.facepalm.gif
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post #5769 of 7796
2/23/12 at 2:26am
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Originally Posted by browniecj View Post

i know his is an old Post,but someting about the Vauxhall Cresta was in my mind.I have got to be honest,I never saw any Skinheads driving around in this .They were mainly Fords(Zephrys and Anglias).When we drove around it was in an old Rover 90.Big old Bus but as comfortable as hell.The only other Mob I knew had a similar Motor came from Leigh Park-theirs` was the next Model up.When they came down one night(to settle an old Score-not with us may I add)we spent a couple of hours just talking about the Motors.It diffused the Situation.
Tivia,I know.biggrin.gif

I think they'd 'borrowed' the Zephyr from what I can remember of the background that came with the photos. Still can't remember where I got them from! The caption I have saved with the photo reads: 'Can't remember if the car was ours or not or did we borrow it!!!!!!!!'. Think they just parked next to the Cresta.
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post #5770 of 7796
2/23/12 at 2:27am
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This is yet another example of doing away with a piece of British Social History.I never went in the 60s,but have been since and say it is unique is an understatement.Another example of big money vandalism.facepalm.gif

There is a campaign to save the Wheel: want me to send you a link?
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post #5771 of 7796
2/23/12 at 3:47am
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QUOTE=Darksideoftheforce;3933771]I've been thinking of purchasing a pair of these. They're called Corcoran jump boots or US paratrooper boots. A little on the pricy side but they do look like brogues with trousers rolled down. You can wear them with suits with no one none the wiser. The older World War 2 corcoran jumpboots at the bottom on the other hand has a certain vintage "Doc Martenesque" quality to them. Anyone agree? Does anyone wear a pair of these?






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I had a (similar) pair of Australian army boots - very red by the time I'd finished with 'em - that had big steel lumps on the sole.

I was told - by the guy in the Army and Navy Stores - it was to stop bamboo shots/sharpened spikes coming through and maiming the wearer.

The Aussies were in Vietnam at the time - C1969 - so i reckon he could have been right.

Great looking 'daisies' BTW. satisfied.gif
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post #5772 of 7796
2/23/12 at 4:22am
Before DMs became popular, pre 69, any boot was worn,
Around our way the cheery red boot, with the Vibran Commando soles,
Hence we called them CHerry red Commando boots, not that Commandos wore them, Also Black Army boots, with studs on the soles was worn,
It all depended what your local Army Surplus shop had in stock.
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post #5773 of 7796
2/23/12 at 4:30am
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Originally Posted by Little Queenie View Post

There is a campaign to save the Wheel: want me to send you a link?

Yes please Little Queenie.
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post #5774 of 7796
2/23/12 at 4:32am
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Originally Posted by Ed Vaughan View Post

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I had a (similar) pair of Australian army boots - very red by the time I'd finished with 'em - that had big steel lumps on the sole.
I was told - by the guy in the Army and Navy Stores - it was to stop bamboo shots/sharpened spikes coming through and maiming the wearer.
The Aussies were in Vietnam at the time - C1969 - so i reckon he could have been right.
Great looking 'daisies' BTW. satisfied.gif

The top pair of Black "Commando"(as we called them)was similar to the ones I used to wear.Forgotten how high they were though! smile.gif
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post #5775 of 7796
2/23/12 at 4:50am
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Originally Posted by Warden View Post

My chest size is 50. So far the only well fitting harrington jacket I found is COMBAT brand in 4xl. I got one in burgundy. Haven't seen Merc's in my size at all. I am looking at G-9 but hesitant to pay over $200 to get short sleeves again.

 

I lost 75lb in 9 months. Trying to finish off another 25 by July.

 

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Hello mate, I've got a "loose fit" khaki Merc in XXL, now I'm a big boy, and that XXL is big on me, so it must be at least a 48" chest. And the friend who got if for me new from Merc, for free because he used to work at Merc in Carnaby Street, said that there is an XXXL, which would be about a 50" chest. That said, that sizing is for the "looser fit" Mercs, in other words, normal sizing, not the short length, tailored sizing. For example, I've got an old Cream Lonsdale that is XXL in the tailored short sizing, plenty long in the sleeve, plenty big round the belly and chest (46") but in the back the elastic waist of it comes half way up my back! I also have a black Camden Market no-brand special, Made in England, and that is the best of the three, a properly sized and cut Harrington, only cost me 20 quid about 7 years ago.  

 

Oh, and a little bit of trivia regarding braces: In Notting Hill and funnily enough even in Sweden they were never worn with tennis/polo shirts, only with long or short-sleeved button up shirts.

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