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I have a "friend" who wants to buy some Northern soul clothes, dont ask me why as I think they look bloody ridiculous, but I said I`d ask on here if anyone knows of anywhere he can obtain such bizzare garments, I pointed him to Warrier clothing in Wigan but they dont do what he needs. Why anyone would want to dress like they did in 1977 is completely beyond me, but it seems a popular trend. Actually its only in the last 6 or 7 years people have been dressing like this again, I suppose its got something to do with the "revival". Anyone help? In 1977 I had the new England shirt for my 8th Birthday, the classic Admiral one, just off to see if someone can make one in a bigger size as i`m off to the match later!! Chris

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There's a guy in the Nottingham area, trades as Roxy Threads he does the lot including custom stuff.

Sorry thats all the info I have.

I have a "friend" who wants to buy some Northern soul clothes, dont ask me why as I think they look bloody ridiculous, but I said I`d ask on here if anyone knows of anywhere he can obtain such bizzare garments, I pointed him to Warrier clothing in Wigan but they dont do what he needs. Why anyone would want to dress like they did in 1977 is completely beyond me, but it seems a popular trend. Actually its only in the last 6 or 7 years people have been dressing like this again, I suppose its got something to do with the "revival". Anyone help? In 1977 I had the new England shirt for my 8th Birthday, the classic Admiral one, just off to see if someone can make one in a bigger size as i`m off to the match later!! Chris

To get the full glory days authentic look point your 'friend' towards the following https://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/dress-up/acc/beards/118.html

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So THATS what Dave and Kitch did with theirs

Dave keeps his under his pillow of his famous 4 poster bed, for those very special 'pendergrass' moments. :D Julia, wielding a large bat and forced kitch to shave his :yes:

Dave keeps his under his pillow of his famous 4 poster bed, for those very special 'pendergrass' moments.

:yes::D

Ask soulies like Mick H and Kenny Burrell ect ect they still have the same gear on

they had in the 70,s they spend all there cash on 45,s never bought any clothes

since Crombies went out of fashion :thumbsup:wink.gif:D

Ask soulies like Mick H and Kenny Burrell ect ect they still have the same gear on

they had in the 70,s they spend all there cash on 45,s never bought any clothes

since Crombies went out of fashion :thumbsup:biggrin.gifthumbsup.gif

even they were handy downs :D

There's a guy in the Nottingham area, trades as Roxy Threads he does the lot including custom stuff.

Sorry thats all the info I have.

Roxy Threads were trading back in the day & sad as it may seem now, every Wigan Anniversary I used to have them make me a 'made to measure suit' specially for the event.

The one I had made for the 6th Anniversary was a black suit with 38" bottom trousers, patch pocket, crown flaps & all the other stuff we had on our pants back then (oh my gawd), a blazeer with the customary soul club patch on the breast pocket, more pockets in the jacket than you could shake a stick at, buttons down the arms & all sorts of other things too :thumbsup::Dbiggrin.gif .

I also could never afford the long black leather coats every one wore back in the day, but one Saturday whilst in RT a coat that had been stolen & used as evidence in court was in the sale & I could then eventually afford one.........happy days.

Sorry all long gone tho', any one else want to admit to thier embarrassing Northern Soul wardrobe, all were you all always cool as fcuk.

Russ

BTW often wonder if this is why I never bought todays £1000 record in the record bar at Wigan for 50 pence, before the normal mortals new about it, I was actually in mi cool clobber (or so I thought) dancing my arse off all night, I was more concerned about how good I looked on the dance floor than I did about owning the tunes back then thumbsup.gif ..

Roxy Threads were trading back in the day & sad as it may seem now, every Wigan Anniversary I used to have them make me a 'made to measure suit' specially for the event.

Ey up Russ mate :thumbsup: How your ok t'other side of pond thumbsup.gif

Roxy Threads still in business, see him at the odd weekender. he was at Prestatyn this year and Hoss and Tim B tried all the gear on and ran out onto the floor :Dbiggrin.gif

Not sure if PORK PIE hats are northern soul fashion, but I have seen the odd guy wearing one at weekenders, quite like them, why don't more people wear them? Saw some for sale in a Ska clothes shop the other week.

'Funky Lady' Oct 30 2005, 09:57 PM'

Not sure if PORK PIE hats are northern soul fashion, but I have seen the odd guy wearing one at weekenders, quite like them, why don't more people wear them? Saw some for sale in a Ska clothes shop the other week.

I was at a soul night down wess country waaaay and one of the DJ's had a porkie on........it didn't affect play tho..........he played some great sounds........

see you at a northern welsh weekender some time........

I had some spencers made by Roxy but with a more modern theme - I've had hipster ones made and they look fab :thumbsup:

I love them to bits karen_bridges_anime04.gif (can you tell who that emoticon looks like? haha)

what are crown flaps? anyone got a picture?

Not the best pic but click on my home page.

It'll give you an idea!

Col.

what are crown flaps? anyone got a picture?

I think they are a reference to Prince Charles' ears?

I think they are a reference to Prince Charles' ears?

well as long as you don't think they are something on the queen :lol:

Not the best pic but click on my home page.

It'll give you an idea!

Col.

is it the cumberband thing on the top of the trousers?

please please please if anyone has pictures of fancy soul bags with lots of ticket pockets or any impressive pockets can you post them here

Crown Flaps are the three point rear pocket flaps.......so I'm told :lol:

Don`t think anyone would want my ns clothes.

Even I gag emptying my bag after a nighter :lol:

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Those are my newest pair. I must say, for dancing they rock - really airy and light and comfortable :lol:

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