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Drape Jacket
“Bill Haley’s saxophonist gave me this brooch, all my mates are envious.” It’s a cool accessory for any Teddy Boy or Girl, a perfect complement to this drape.
Is it fair to say that this long jacket, velvet trim lapel, pocket flaps & sleeve ends is a uniform verging on the theatrical or even a statement of narcissism?
Actually, this style, influenced by the Edwardian ‘dandies’, was worn by post-war youth during the 1950s, recrafted by tailors in Central London.
If you weren’t lucky enough to have found some originals, this whole outfit — including bootlace tie, shirt and brothel creepers — would set you back £100.
‘Teds’ were often labelled rebels or delinquents, despite their sartorial clothing. Do you speak through your clothes? Who was the drape-wearing 70s punk icon?