For years I have searched for this photo. For years, people thought I was completely bonkers. I would describe a double-breasted suit, whose jacket buttons were an inch or so apart, rather than the usual five or six.
My dad (at one time a veteran skinhead) was sceptical.
My friends laughed.
My tailor said he had never heard of such a thing.
People doubted my memory, but I insisted that I had seen this style on Ronnie Lane and that he had pulled it off exceptionally well.
Distinctive without being outrageous. Unusual without looking ridiculous.
But, in about 2007, I had a blue suit crafted to a similar design by an Italian tailor off Carnaby Street. Dad was impressed. Friends were stunned. The tailor seemed proud of himself.
I’ve not worn it for a while… but it might be time to get it out again…
In the meantime, enjoy this gem.
My dad (at one time a veteran skinhead) was sceptical.
My friends laughed.
My tailor said he had never heard of such a thing.
People doubted my memory, but I insisted that I had seen this style on Ronnie Lane and that he had pulled it off exceptionally well.
Distinctive without being outrageous. Unusual without looking ridiculous.
But, in about 2007, I had a blue suit crafted to a similar design by an Italian tailor off Carnaby Street. Dad was impressed. Friends were stunned. The tailor seemed proud of himself.
I’ve not worn it for a while… but it might be time to get it out again…
In the meantime, enjoy this gem.
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