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That's an example of Weller in his 80s style councillor prime: talking of his eclectic palate and sporting it at the same time. Bold colour schemes and a definitive 80s silhouette. Happy days!
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Very much the 80s silhouette. I like it, it evokes my earnest youth.
In the context of the quote: yes, Weller hasn't come across well in interviews in the main. TSC's film Jerusalem was embarrassing.
I've been at concerts were Weller was very mediocre, others where he delivered on the promise.
He's made a career out of his profession and there was a time when those 12'''s were coming out in 83/84/85 every 3 months, when some of us where taking note of Weller's and Talbot's style notes as apprentice Style Councillors.
In the context of the quote: yes, Weller hasn't come across well in interviews in the main. TSC's film Jerusalem was embarrassing.
I've been at concerts were Weller was very mediocre, others where he delivered on the promise.
He's made a career out of his profession and there was a time when those 12'''s were coming out in 83/84/85 every 3 months, when some of us where taking note of Weller's and Talbot's style notes as apprentice Style Councillors.
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No discussion on Pitti this year? 
I been scrolling through Instagram photos, not as offensive as previous years.
I been scrolling through Instagram photos, not as offensive as previous years.
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http://dieworkwear.com/post/182126040434/how-we-lost-our-ability-to-mend
"“I should mend that,” I thought, until I realized I don’t know how to mend anything at all. "
Christ, what a moron. And this is a menswear writer, if you please.
"“I should mend that,” I thought, until I realized I don’t know how to mend anything at all. "
Christ, what a moron. And this is a menswear writer, if you please.
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I think that he's being a bit tongue-in-cheek, so as to emphasise how helpless we apparently are nowadays, in comparison to what we used to be able to do for ourselves.
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Doesn't sound like tongue in cheek at all. In fact he goes on to project his own lifestyle onto the rest of us: we all throw away our stuff, we all throw away spare buttoms etc. A lot of these sartorial so-called journalists do it.
They seem to think their readership all inhabit their world of financial comfort and massive closets.
They seem to think their readership all inhabit their world of financial comfort and massive closets.
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Hmmm... I think that, in this day and age of disposable clothing, that *is* what most people do. I don't doubt that the vast majority of people (
fxh
excepted) have never darned a sock or knit up a hole in a jumper (or sweater, if you prefer).
Nowadays, they simply can't be bothered. Throw it away and get another one. Or perhaps wear it around home, rather than wearing it out somewhere.
fxh
excepted) have never darned a sock or knit up a hole in a jumper (or sweater, if you prefer). Nowadays, they simply can't be bothered. Throw it away and get another one. Or perhaps wear it around home, rather than wearing it out somewhere.
Hmmm... I think that, in this day and age of disposable clothing, that *is* what most people do. I don't doubt that the vast majority of people (
fxh
excepted) have never darned a sock or knit up a hole in a jumper (or sweater, if you prefer).
Nowadays, they simply can't be bothered. Throw it away and get another one. Or perhaps wear it around home, rather than wearing it out somewhere.
fxh
excepted) have never darned a sock or knit up a hole in a jumper (or sweater, if you prefer).Nowadays, they simply can't be bothered. Throw it away and get another one. Or perhaps wear it around home, rather than wearing it out somewhere.
Journeyman
, the proper response to
Untermensch
would be something like:
Untermensch
, what's wrong with you you stupid motherfucker? on his blog and on both forums: ask andy and styfo DW told everyone that he has to sell his watch to fund his life incl. bespoke orders, special cloth runs, etc. later on he had to reveal that he blew Fok, who is bloody rich.just in case you missed this part in DW's story, just shut the fuck up, you bloody asshole.I really can't remember a guy, who is more tiresome than you, good lord.- Messages
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Hmmm... I think that, in this day and age of disposable clothing, that *is* what most people do. I don't doubt that the vast majority of people (
fxh
excepted) have never darned a sock or knit up a hole in a jumper (or sweater, if you prefer).
Nowadays, they simply can't be bothered. Throw it away and get another one. Or perhaps wear it around home, rather than wearing it out somewhere.
fxh
excepted) have never darned a sock or knit up a hole in a jumper (or sweater, if you prefer).Nowadays, they simply can't be bothered. Throw it away and get another one. Or perhaps wear it around home, rather than wearing it out somewhere.
Hmmm... I think that, in this day and age of disposable clothing, that *is* what most people do. I don't doubt that the vast majority of people (
fxh
excepted) have never darned a sock or knit up a hole in a jumper (or sweater, if you prefer).
Nowadays, they simply can't be bothered. Throw it away and get another one. Or perhaps wear it around home, rather than wearing it out somewhere.
fxh
excepted) have never darned a sock or knit up a hole in a jumper (or sweater, if you prefer).Nowadays, they simply can't be bothered. Throw it away and get another one. Or perhaps wear it around home, rather than wearing it out somewhere.
Theres a growing interest ion Mend it/Fix It Cafes here and in the states.
In addition I have been a bit involved in the "Right To Repair" Movement. And theres an increasing number of legislative wins there.
doghouse
is probably familiar through law cases on tractors and sophisticated farm harvesting equipment.I do have trouble with the feral Greeny dreamy eyed idealists but I do maintain theres a substantial case to be made for all the above activities.
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Huge beards and and visible tattoos are becoming more acceptable at professional working settings, I very much dislike.
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Really?? Which brand?
Speaking of cosmetics,. I been using a charcoal facial mask recently, let's see what happens.
Speaking of cosmetics,. I been using a charcoal facial mask recently, let's see what happens.
I appreciate the summary and writing style.
... it also reminds me of a full laundry basket with pieces waiting to be mended, huh
... it also reminds me of a full laundry basket with pieces waiting to be mended, huh
No, no, no,
Journeyman
, the proper response to
Untermensch
would be something like:
Untermensch
, what's wrong with you you stupid motherfucker? on his blog and on both forums: ask andy and styfo DW told everyone that he has to sell his watch to fund his life incl. bespoke orders, special cloth runs, etc. later on he had to reveal that he blew Fok, who is bloody rich.just in case you missed this part in DW's story, just shut the fuck up, you bloody asshole.I really can't remember a guy, who is more tiresome than you, good lord.
Journeyman
, the proper response to
Untermensch
would be something like:
Untermensch
, what's wrong with you you stupid motherfucker? on his blog and on both forums: ask andy and styfo DW told everyone that he has to sell his watch to fund his life incl. bespoke orders, special cloth runs, etc. later on he had to reveal that he blew Fok, who is bloody rich.just in case you missed this part in DW's story, just shut the fuck up, you bloody asshole.I really can't remember a guy, who is more tiresome than you, good lord.
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The best OTC product bang for the buck is Crest Whitestrips.
Otherwise a custom whitening tray + syringes of carbamide peroxide bought from your dentist works best.
You can buy these online too except the consumer cannot make a proper custom tray out of the boil and bite trays that come with these kits.
Oh, and watch out for the added abrasiveness of charcoal toothpastes. A nice way to create sensitivity, enamel abrasion and gum recession.
But what do you expect when even Colagate tries to mine the internet fascination with whitening hacks. I'm less chuffed to base my oral health recommendations that start with people in India using sticks from a fire to rub their teeth with charcoal because they couldn't afford toothbrushes and tooth paste.
Replace your toothbrush with a Miswak while you are at it and dip it in piss like the Romans did.
Your dentist will be waiting for your call.
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Through the M65 jacket.
Because the iTrend is for "slouchy" menswear. Bunch of degenerates, what?
Because the iTrend is for "slouchy" menswear. Bunch of degenerates, what?
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Saw a vintage Schott in Houston over the weekend. I would have bought and tried to re sell except the store was asking 450. No profit to be made.
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A great look if you can pull it off:
Looks good while riding an actual motorcycle. Otherwise a basic cafe racer jacket is a much better proposition for the rest of us.
What shop was that,
Pauly Chase
? Please tell me you weren’t in town for the needfest at the GRB.
What shop was that,
Pauly Chase
? Please tell me you weren’t in town for the needfest at the GRB.
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Looks good while riding an actual motorcycle. Otherwise a basic cafe racer jacket is a much better proposition for the rest of us.
What shop was that,
Pauly Chase
? Please tell me you weren’t in town for the needfest at the GRB.
What shop was that,
Pauly Chase
? Please tell me you weren’t in town for the needfest at the GRB.
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A mucca of mine bought one back in 1989/90. It didn't suit him as he was just another 18/19/20 year old kid and he was definitely no punk, Lord of Flatbush or The Wild One. He took some flak which was a bit sad, especially as his sister committed suicide a couple of months later after being ditched by her boyfriend and doused herself in petrol and lit a match. I often wonder what happened to him as he has no discernible LinkedIn or social media presence. He took a degree in Criminology we scoffed at, but not now, I do hope he's done well and had his share of adventure:
I have a high school friend that has disappeared off the face of the earth. I hope he’s out there somewhere.
Part of the problem with these jackets is that they don’t sit well unzipped, I think. Zipped and off a bike just looks odd.
I bought a cheap Asian knock-off biker jacket in the mid 1980s, trying to look like I was in the Jesus and Mary chain or something . I’m sure I looked like the 14 year-old pasty goth who couldn’t ride a motorcycle that I was.
Part of the problem with these jackets is that they don’t sit well unzipped, I think. Zipped and off a bike just looks odd.
I bought a cheap Asian knock-off biker jacket in the mid 1980s, trying to look like I was in the Jesus and Mary chain or something . I’m sure I looked like the 14 year-old pasty goth who couldn’t ride a motorcycle that I was.
Those Double Riders can look good if you are posing in an album photo - al la Ramones or Spingsteen or occasionally look good on stage. Unless you are posing they are heavy, impracticable and don't look all that great. As for riding a bike there are much much better technical material out there now. I've seen the ones with air bags in them too - amazing
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