Previous Parts Of This Post
Men’s Fashion Part 3 Teddy Boys In Detail
Men’s Fashion Part 2 Teddy Boys
Men’s Fashion Part 1 Introduction
If you ride a motorbike in all weathers you soon learn to choose stout clothing that is warm and protective. Although not usually put forward as a major influence, the Rockers of the 1950s and 60s played a not inconsiderable part in shaping the fashion scene both then and today.
In the 1950s, while Teddy Boys gathered on street corners, other young men, perhaps those with a little more money in their pockets, purchased motor cycles and became ton-up boys or Rockers as they would be called.
Discussing the upcoming Christmas festivities recently, we began to talk about Christmas drinks that were around in the 1960s and which today seem to be almost missing.
There are not so many Vintage Fairs being held this coming weekend, the 10th and 11th December 2011, so there is just one post for both days.
The big problem with Vintage Fairs, unless you have a personal recommendation, is that you never know what to expect unless, of course, you have been there before.
Combining vintage with modern is a great way to wear the best of vintage and at the same time use the best of modern as well.