Crazes: A flash in the pan - then it's gone.
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Europa1 said:
Thankyou4calling said:
wildcat45 said:
Girls (1990s). Wearing leotards with jeans over them. It looked like they were wearing a top.
When you went for a quick delve you found access to the fun bits was barred by Lycra.
It made a fumble on a park bench, behind a pub, or a bus/train/back of a taxi nigh on impossible.
If you got invited back the leotard increased the uncertainty as to whether you were actually going to get a cup of instant coffee or a fun filled night of carnal delight.
They were called "Bodys"When you went for a quick delve you found access to the fun bits was barred by Lycra.
It made a fumble on a park bench, behind a pub, or a bus/train/back of a taxi nigh on impossible.
If you got invited back the leotard increased the uncertainty as to whether you were actually going to get a cup of instant coffee or a fun filled night of carnal delight.
Cider in the park, young ladies, get paired off, arrange some alone time.
A kiss and a fumble.
And then what's this? some sort of lyrca, all in one, barrier - oh there's poppers at the bottom. Hallelujah, smelly fingers
the flick knife comb - my dad bought me one and my mum went ballistic thinking it was a real blade. Once explained to her she was still ranting and raving that it was a stupid idea 'making a comb out of a weapon'
Campri ski jackets and Skidaddle ski jackets. I think Campri was seen as the premier brand? I had a skidaddle first and then a Campri.
Campri ski jackets and Skidaddle ski jackets. I think Campri was seen as the premier brand? I had a skidaddle first and then a Campri.
Drive Blind said:
the flick knife comb - my dad bought me one and my mum went ballistic thinking it was a real blade. Once explained to her she was still ranting and raving that it was a stupid idea 'making a comb out of a weapon'
Campri ski jackets and Skidaddle ski jackets. I think Campri was seen as the premier brand? I had a skidaddle first and then a Campri.
Is it an urban legend that in the 60/70's people would sharpen metal combs into weapons to take to nightclubs?Campri ski jackets and Skidaddle ski jackets. I think Campri was seen as the premier brand? I had a skidaddle first and then a Campri.
Levin said:
United Colo(u)rs of Benetton?
When I was younger I saw the logo a lot, and then it disappeared overnight. Mind you, having Googled the brand it turns out there's at least one store in the Republic of Ireland. Did it disappear at all or have I simply overlooked it?
There's a huge Benetton store right outside Oxford Circus tube station in what must be one of the most expensive retail positions. I mainly know them from F1 and their tasteless adverts, but that was all a long time ago so I'm not sure who buys their clothes anymore. Maybe they're old people clothes now?When I was younger I saw the logo a lot, and then it disappeared overnight. Mind you, having Googled the brand it turns out there's at least one store in the Republic of Ireland. Did it disappear at all or have I simply overlooked it?
gl20 said:
DrSteveBrule said:
bestinshow said:
Chipie, Chevignon and Naf-Naf .
Don't forget Nicholson, Soviet & Evisu.Calvin Klein 'cK' t-shirts.
The Versace sun emblem on everything (maybe just a Glasgow thing as we had a Versace shop and the only thing most people could afford was a t-shirt with it in the middle).
Katherine Hamnett (again Glasgow had a shop so maybe a localised thing).
Hackett was big for a short while I think until it was pointed out that hackit is a local term for a lady you don't find particularly attractive.
Not so much a craze but I remember Glasgow having lots of independent men's clothes shops. Navy Blue, Gilmore's, Smith's, Lesley G, Ted Baker, The Warehouse, Dr Jives, Blue Baker, several Cruises plus your Hamnett, Chipie, Versace, Blazer, Lacoste and more I'll have forgotten. Ted Baker went massive, Cruise moved and got bought by Mike Ashley, and the rest are gone. Except Lacoste (last time I looked).
glazbagun said:
There's a huge Benetton store right outside Oxford Circus tube station in what must be one of the most expensive retail positions. I mainly know them from F1 and their tasteless adverts, but that was all a long time ago so I'm not sure who buys their clothes anymore. Maybe they're old people clothes now?
I guess Benetton isn't a flash in the pan then! Like you, I don't know who they sell to anymore.Levin said:
United Colo(u)rs of Benetton?
When I was younger I saw the logo a lot, and then it disappeared overnight. Mind you, having Googled the brand it turns out there's at least one store in the Republic of Ireland. Did it disappear at all or have I simply overlooked it?
F C U K was another one that disappeared overnight. Everyone wearing it thought they were bad-ass because if you squint a bit it says a naughty word.When I was younger I saw the logo a lot, and then it disappeared overnight. Mind you, having Googled the brand it turns out there's at least one store in the Republic of Ireland. Did it disappear at all or have I simply overlooked it?
Fruit of the Loom (the little bunch of fruit logo on stuff) was very popular at one time and then suddenly vanished too.
technodup said:
gl20 said:
DrSteveBrule said:
bestinshow said:
Chipie, Chevignon and Naf-Naf .
Don't forget Nicholson, Soviet & Evisu.Calvin Klein 'cK' t-shirts.
The Versace sun emblem on everything (maybe just a Glasgow thing as we had a Versace shop and the only thing most people could afford was a t-shirt with it in the middle).
Katherine Hamnett (again Glasgow had a shop so maybe a localised thing).
Hackett was big for a short while I think until it was pointed out that hackit is a local term for a lady you don't find particularly attractive.
Not so much a craze but I remember Glasgow having lots of independent men's clothes shops. Navy Blue, Gilmore's, Smith's, Lesley G, Ted Baker, The Warehouse, Dr Jives, Blue Baker, several Cruises plus your Hamnett, Chipie, Versace, Blazer, Lacoste and more I'll have forgotten. Ted Baker went massive, Cruise moved and got bought by Mike Ashley, and the rest are gone. Except Lacoste (last time I looked).
Global Hypercolour t-shirts, have they been mentioned?
My prediction for the future - adult colouring books.
glazbagun said:
Are those wheelie shoes for kids still popular? I thought they were the coolest idea ever when I first saw them... to bad I was 20 years past their target demographic.
Thought they had disappeared too, then a few days later saw 2 kids in Sainburys wearing them lol.All that jazz said:
F C U K was another one that disappeared overnight. Everyone wearing it thought they were bad-ass because if you squint a bit it says a naughty word.
Fruit of the Loom (the little bunch of fruit logo on stuff) was very popular at one time and then suddenly vanished too.
Think Fruit of the Loom is still going but they just don't seem to emblazon the logo in a big way like they used to.Fruit of the Loom (the little bunch of fruit logo on stuff) was very popular at one time and then suddenly vanished too.
Tie-dyed t-shirts anyone?
Mr-B said:
glazbagun said:
Are those wheelie shoes for kids still popular? I thought they were the coolest idea ever when I first saw them... to bad I was 20 years past their target demographic.
Thought they had disappeared too, then a few days later saw 2 kids in Sainburys wearing them lol.All that jazz said:
F C U K was another one that disappeared overnight. Everyone wearing it thought they were bad-ass because if you squint a bit it says a naughty word.
Fruit of the Loom (the little bunch of fruit logo on stuff) was very popular at one time and then suddenly vanished too.
Think Fruit of the Loom is still going but they just don't seem to emblazon the logo in a big way like they used to.Fruit of the Loom (the little bunch of fruit logo on stuff) was very popular at one time and then suddenly vanished too.
Tie-dyed t-shirts anyone?
I find this cool https://youtu.be/DVLk2n287x8
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