tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post5721379084146607568..comments2024-03-14T13:06:38.883+00:00Comments on cultural snow: Tim's fashion tipsTim Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14681067872556519250noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-8092156712805951982009-01-25T00:44:00.001+00:002009-01-25T00:44:00.001+00:00But Garfer, second-hand ones were cheaper and cool...But Garfer, second-hand ones were cheaper and cooler (unless you went to Flip on Long Acre, where I'm sure they were just new ones that they left on the roof for a few weeks, and charged more for).<BR/><BR/>Patroclus: you describe Nick Kamen as 'talented', and you're worried about your spelling?Tim Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681067872556519250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-57100219444913018402009-01-24T19:49:00.000+00:002009-01-24T19:49:00.000+00:00Or should that be 'launderette'? Argh, spelling cr...Or should that be 'launderette'? Argh, spelling crisis.patroclushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933476561340044351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-24007478078247176942009-01-24T19:48:00.000+00:002009-01-24T19:48:00.000+00:00They had to cost £50 so Levi's could afford to pay...They had to cost £50 so Levi's could afford to pay talented actor Nick Kamen to take his strides off in a laundrette. It was all about the laundrettes in the late 80s.patroclushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933476561340044351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-54247370687439796022009-01-24T18:56:00.000+00:002009-01-24T18:56:00.000+00:00That was the uniform in 1987, and you couldn't go ...That was the uniform in 1987, and you couldn't go far wrong (apart from wearing a bandana).<BR/><BR/>It enabled one to feel superior to nobheads in 'ice wash' blue jeans and trainers.<BR/><BR/>Black Levi's 501's were £50, which was a rip off.garferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886540088842849166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-66924681617068903572009-01-24T15:12:00.000+00:002009-01-24T15:12:00.000+00:00Rummaging in attics is heard across the land, Anni...Rummaging in attics is heard across the land, Annie. (Attics: what we had before Flickr.)<BR/><BR/>Valerie: Sounds as if you'd have been welcome to join us on the floor and shake your tusch to 'I Believe in Miracles'.<BR/><BR/>But the nerds are cool, Murph. In a cool nerd way.<BR/><BR/>At least she bought them, 9/10, rather than knitting them.Tim Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681067872556519250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-15949967308402542252009-01-24T14:43:00.000+00:002009-01-24T14:43:00.000+00:00I was 11 twenty years ago and the only clothes I r...I was 11 twenty years ago and the only clothes I remember clearly were a selection of bright red tracksuits that my grandma insisted on buying me at least once a year. Due to the fact that I looked like a giant clawless lobster, I only ever wore them when we saw her. I didn't have the heart to tell her I hated them...<BR/><BR/>I still feel bad about lying to her...9/10ths Full of Penguinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380841087786085974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-80883695603975741522009-01-24T14:42:00.000+00:002009-01-24T14:42:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.9/10ths Full of Penguinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380841087786085974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-2507953483787483062009-01-24T10:55:00.000+00:002009-01-24T10:55:00.000+00:00Time and false memory syndrome do their worst.Drew...Time and false memory syndrome do their worst.<BR/><BR/>Drew thinks he was like Bob Dylan but actually he was one of the earnest black-hornrimmed short-haired nerds seen on "Don't Look Back".Roghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430706557035189147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-12286706139760986852009-01-24T06:56:00.000+00:002009-01-24T06:56:00.000+00:00Hmm. 20 years ago my uniform was black boots or g...Hmm. 20 years ago my uniform was black boots or green Doc Martens, torn jeans, and a black muscle tee or tank top. Sadly, that quickly gave way to the miniskirted nonsense you can see in my photos from 1992. It takes so little time to lose one's cool.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709591182852463705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-32519608714560365092009-01-23T19:32:00.000+00:002009-01-23T19:32:00.000+00:00No. I shudder when I remember what I was wearing l...No. I shudder when I remember what I was wearing last <I>week</I>. <BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see your photos.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941917503687179585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-1398356545037916362009-01-23T17:47:00.000+00:002009-01-23T17:47:00.000+00:00The only legitimate response to Bros, Betty, is th...The only legitimate response to Bros, Betty, is that they weren't as cool as Curiosity Killed the Cat. Which is rather not cool.<BR/><BR/>What colour was your Afghan, man, I mean, Vicus?<BR/><BR/>Well, yes, Art. It was thin and pale grey (this was in about 1984). And I've just received an e-mail to remind me that my father also had one, but I'm not sure about the colour. If you can have cloth belts (eg Scout belts) then why not leather ties? Don't answer that.Tim Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681067872556519250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-47538161984563500472009-01-23T16:21:00.000+00:002009-01-23T16:21:00.000+00:00Have read all post and comments, and am still hung...Have read all post and comments, and am still hung up on the leather tie mentioned first. They make leather ties? in a non-sexual way?Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615345242334094697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-77807067695779438852009-01-23T15:33:00.000+00:002009-01-23T15:33:00.000+00:0038 years ago I had some jeans that had flares inse...38 years ago I had some jeans that had flares inserted in them that were the same material (oranges, purples and reds) as my headband. Not that I was any sort of exhibionist, you understand.<BR/>Since then I have seldom given a thought to my appearance - I can recognise a lost cause when I see one.Vicus Scurrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731007799031343701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-89387358399628486102009-01-23T13:39:00.000+00:002009-01-23T13:39:00.000+00:00... and then your look was ripped off by Bros. I ...... and then your look was ripped off by Bros. I bet they didn't have to listen to Cross The Tracks by Maceo And The Macks on a continuous loop either.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11296810448779372875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-46265300563173352282009-01-23T13:32:00.000+00:002009-01-23T13:32:00.000+00:00Rosie: Have sent out an SOS for pics. If I get any...Rosie: Have sent out an SOS for pics. If I get any, they're going up.<BR/><BR/>Boz: I think DM's started losing it when they opened their own shop, and started diversifying into a lifestyle brand. DMs are shoes; Levi's are jeans; Ben Shermans are shirts.<BR/><BR/>Well I hope you've tucked something in, Billy, or you'd be arrested when you moved the urinal.<BR/><BR/>I didn't look as good as Robert Elms thinks he's looked, Geoff, but that's a different matter.<BR/><BR/>Never did felt-tip round the eyes, FN. But alternating scarlet and purple nail varnish, that was a phase.Tim Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681067872556519250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-43879625940849440522009-01-23T13:30:00.000+00:002009-01-23T13:30:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tim Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681067872556519250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-18048127032880624392009-01-23T13:27:00.000+00:002009-01-23T13:27:00.000+00:00yup. from the leather soles of my black wing-tippe...yup. from the leather soles of my black wing-tipped shoes to the top of my blue, spiky hair, i was happening in a big big way. <BR/>hint: nothing says 'sexxxay' like using a bit of black felt tip pen around the eyes for that 'recently kicked junk' look!FirstNationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13387748372500478809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-82952482766014440262009-01-23T13:16:00.000+00:002009-01-23T13:16:00.000+00:00I bet you didn't look as good as Robert Elms has l...I bet you didn't look as good as Robert Elms has looked every year for the past 45 years.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340519450159428760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-50201853945483730332009-01-23T11:07:00.000+00:002009-01-23T11:07:00.000+00:00I don't think I've ever tucked anything in.Also tr...I don't think I've ever tucked anything in.<BR/><BR/>Also trainers are okay as long as they're not combined with white towelling socks. *shudder*Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158459069493765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-18546577817314540112009-01-23T10:44:00.000+00:002009-01-23T10:44:00.000+00:00Doc Martins are making one of their perennial come...Doc Martins are making one of their perennial comebacks, I think, like Converse All Stars did a few years ago. A new DM shop has opened in Covent Garden. <BR/><BR/>Not right now. I'm not reporting live or anything. I'm wonderfully out of touch with the fashion zeitgeist.Bozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065257907482952779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18775356.post-32190228050780697972009-01-23T10:29:00.000+00:002009-01-23T10:29:00.000+00:00photos!please.photos!<BR/><BR/>please.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180283117498339278noreply@blogger.com