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[John Boy]

So while I'm asking for advice I have another question. Sorry if i'm repeating anything but there's a lot to remember! Did the originals wear those chunky knit style cardigans? How popular were they? In a picture of Lasttye a lad he's with seems to be wearing one with a tie.

Also I know Mikkel Rude does one but they're very pricey for me. I was wondering if this was pretty similar:

http://www.asos.com/Selected/Select...sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Greymelange

maybe change the buttons to leather football ones?

Cheers in advance

 

[Lasttye]



So while I'm asking for advice I have another question. Sorry if i'm repeating anything but there's a lot to remember! Did the originals wear those chunky knit style cardigans? How popular were they? In a picture of Lasttye a lad he's with seems to be wearing one with a tie.
Also I know Mikkel Rude does one but they're very pricey for me. I was wondering if this was pretty similar:
http://www.asos.com/Selected/Select...sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Greymelange
maybe change the buttons to leather football ones?
Cheers in advance

Chunky Cardigans was worn by the Originals 68/69, later 69/70 any cardigan was worn not so much the chunky one's though.

 

[Lasttye]

Kilburn skinheads wearing various cardigans back in the day,

Me and Mandy wearing a cardigan last year,

 

[McDermott]

double post !

 

[McDermott]

Chunky Cardigans was worn by the Originals 68/69, later 69/70 any cardigan was worn not so much the chunky one's though.

So while I'm asking for advice I have another question. Sorry if i'm repeating anything but there's a lot to remember! Did the originals wear those chunky knit style cardigans? How popular were they? In a picture of Lasttye a lad he's with seems to be wearing one with a tie.
Also I know Mikkel Rude does one but they're very pricey for me. I was wondering if this was pretty similar:
http://www.asos.com/Selected/Select...sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Greymelange
maybe change the buttons to leather football ones?
Cheers in advance

Heres what you be wanting Lads

come with crappy leather-lookalike plastic buttons, change them for the real deal and its spot on. I find keeping an eye on cricket style jumpers sometimes comes up trumps on ebay (bought a pure white one thats spot on just needs pearl buttons changing to leather ones) but these are the best ive found by a mile :
Black :http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mans-Blac...&otn=4&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=5497057393442775682
Burgandy : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mans-Burg...s_Tops_Casual_Shirts&var=&hash=item99adb27aaf
and the only place i could find the green was 80'sfootballcausals : http://www.80scasualclassics.co.uk/...an-in-classic-green-2105973-239064-703659.php
who also stock the crewneck style that seemed to be popular with 80's skins : http://www.80scasualclassics.co.uk/knitwear/waffle-jumper-in-classic-grey-2105965-239064-703655.php they have that in burgundy also.

 

[no1crop]



Kilburn skinheads wearing various cardigans back in the day,

Me and Mandy wearing a cardigan last year,

Hello Roy pal

 

[no1crop]



Kilburn skinheads wearing various cardigans back in the day,

Me and Mandy wearing a cardigan last year,

Hello Roy pal

 

[loempiavreter]



Figured i may as well jump on the bandwagon and introduce myself also since ive been lurking this thread for a Fair while. Im also on Ukskinheads (under the same name).
Im 18, 19 shortly actually, from North Uk, Leeds. My dad comes from the whole era and well remebers local skinheads when he grew up so i was always surround by those stories, he later got into Northern soul big time having gone to The first all nighter in The central Leeds (too young for twisted wheel etc) then progressing Mecca and wigan and all in bewteen. In the car as a kid he would play me Northern soul and motown tapes, and also was into most black music which led me onto Ska, reggae, bit of funk and some early disco even. His vinyl collection is quite impressive and his pride and joy. Was always wearing button down shirts bennies freds too, so guess my wardrobe has just grown and i slipped into skinhead without knowing it to some extent, also into a bit of a ivy league look and early stuff. I work in retail so clothes have always been an obbsession and what a good 70% of my wages go on. I love reading about the good old days on here and you guys write some great stuff that is a history lesson and a half. Hope to have some input and read some more...
-Fin.

Welcome! We young 'uns should stick together, I myself am 5 years your senior. Cloths mad (not fashion mad) is a good start especially if you have an eye for ivy kit, stick around and learn from the late 60s kids, been such an eye opener.

 

[Get Smart]

here's an old pic I have never seen til now, wonder if anyone had any info about when it's from, where, etc?

 

[chickNcoop]

Original skinheads tended to wear them a bit baggier, I have three Barracuta's they do come baggier, which suits me ...however Barracuta also do a slimmer fit.

I own a Fred Perry Harrington and Baracuta Slim G9. The slim Baracuta still isn't as fitted as the FP, about the same lengthwise though, also the arms are a lot roomier.

 

[War Beast]

Kilburn skinheads wearing various cardigans back in the day,

Me and Mandy wearing a cardigan last year,

I've been lurking for quite sometime since my last post but this deserves a thank you, I have been debating on whether or not to get a cardigan to wear under my white Harrington and you sir have just helped me make the decision to do so.

I only see girls or gays wearing them (obviously not in a trad style) but that's what has be keeping me from buying one up to this point.

 

[War Beast]

I own a Fred Perry Harrington and Baracuta Slim G9. The slim Baracuta still isn't as fitted as the FP, about the same lengthwise though, also the arms are a lot roomier.

I have a Lonsdale Harrington that fits me perfectly. I'm not sure if it's just my body's build (athletic) but I couldn't ask for an inch more or less anywhere.

 

[OHT]



I've been lurking for quite sometime since my last post but this deserves a thank you, I have been debating on whether or not to get a cardigan to wear under my white Harrington and you sir have just helped me make the decision to do so. 

I only see girls or gays wearing them (obviously not in a trad style) but that's what has be keeping me from buying one up to this point.

You should definitely get one. Cardigans give a nice clean look. Don't let others make you think otherwise(just wear it well because that's what counts).

 

[Man-of-Mystery]

At the age of 61 I avoid cardigans like the plague - they go with pipe and slippers! But on someone younger they are 'original' gear.

 

[buttons]



At the age of 61 I avoid cardigans like the plague - they go with pipe and slippers! But on someone younger they are 'original' gear.

Ha ha - come on MoM, Roy's no spring chicken and its doing his image no harm at all!