Teddy Boy Rocker

Rockabilly:

www.worldwideretro.com (KC based so events are gonna cater more to the midwest)

www.americangreaser.com

myspace and yahoo groups has tons of rockabilly oriented forums.

Mod (from purist to revivalist):

www.modculture.co.uk

www.modrevival.net

www.newuntouchables.com

there's a start.

"Up Against the Wall" in the Beverly Center has an assload of evisu...not sure if it's the models you want but there is a ton of different types there

go to www.mynudies.com

photo section...dry section. there are some good pics of worn/washed Olas that look great

Famous Friends.....1/2 block from Thompkins Park on 9th near B. it's in what looks like a rundown residential neighborhood but it's there

it seems Thailand has quite a few old style shuttle looms....EVIL jeans was getting his redline selvage from Thailand for his 1937 501 repros and he was selling them for $95 so the material must have been very inexpensive. on a related note, EVIL is no more as the guy is being sued by Levi's for copyright infringement by using the arcuates on the back pockets so he got shut down.

it's been called a "monkey jacket".....i have a Ben Sherman one in the same cut

having been to H&M NYC, i think it's a cool store with a better men's section than women's

the women's section kinda exists already in LA as Forever 21...not that it's the same stuff but it's almost the exact same stuff...esp if you compare it with the Beverly Center Forever 21

the men's section is far better than women's....the suits are actually nice for $249...super 100 wool, slim fitting...you could do a lot worse for the price. their basics are cheap and reasonably good quality. their denim line even had a dark one rinse super slim low rise for $39. there's def a reason it's packed with people and stuff is sold so quick. it's cheaply priced, prolly wont last more than a couple years, but it's a lotta bang for the buck

i'm shocked there isnt one in LA yet....as far as i know there isnt plans for one yet, just SF

today: Nudie RRDS

yesterday: Nudie Thin Finn

day before: Glory "1955" selvage

shirt by Fred ,'nuff said

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atrium?

--- Original message by Analyst on Oct 20, 2005 04:15 AM

atrium sells 45rpm?

--- Original message by adsurgo on Oct 20, 2005 01:40 PM

no, but the 45rpm store is a couple blocks south of Atrium

did you think you were getting APCs and downsized 3x?

cuz RRDS are 1" larger than the tag size so getting your normal waist you'd end up with jeans slightly too big if anything

i believe the CDGs are about $150ish....but i dont like them much. dont like the 'CDG' embroidery below the laurel and the color combos arent appealing to me.

my gf has as tshirt that says "I ruv Lock and Loll!!"...it rules

the newest batch of FP are made in China and are even baggier. a size Small fits me at being 5'11'' 38" chest.

Japanese fenders are nice.....but so are the made in mexico ones if you get a 'good' one.....i used to have a MIM 50s tele and it was a sweeeet guitar. i would seriously not get a MIA fender as the quality can be shoddy on those just as much as a MIM or MIJ...so why pay the premium. and they dont sound any better imo

the back pocket stitching is what sells it for me. LOCK N LOLL!

the Jet*G jeans are made by Dry Bones so find a store that carries Dry Bones

i love reading posts from doodz who buy hyped $$$ jeans online and then end up with the wrong size or dont like the cut. jeans are something you def have to try on before buying since they fit so differently on each person.

Nudie selvage denim looks and feels the best

John Smedley polos are great. I've never seen it in the states but i've seen them on ebay quite a bit. They can be a bit pricey but a lot of UK mods are wearing it in addition/instead of fred perry since it is less ubiquitous.

fred perry sizing is whack tho. back in mid/late 80s i used to wear M or L and nowadays i have to buy a S to get the same fit. they definitely arent cut slim like they used to be.

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DJ Flame you are talking nonsense i'm afraid. Fred perrys are a mod classic and look great on the right person. Teenagers my arse

--- Original message by cleanlines on Oct 7, 2005 02:02 PM

+1000

2 days ago: Nudie slim jim black

yesterday: Glory 1955 selvage

today: Nudie RRDS

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I was at the mall over the weekend and passed by Nordstrom and I saw these new Sean John raw jeans and the back pockets look exactly like the AD jeans. Anyone have seen it too?

--- Original message by soleindahole on Oct 3, 2005 11:56 PM

yea i think i've seen those too....that is the one thing that throws me off about ALD that i dont like, the detailing reminds me of 'urban' jeans a la roca, enyce, sean john etc.

i've got the crombie, if that's what you mean by 3/4....it was a limited color from a few years ago, rust brown with black velvet collars. not a huge fan of Merc quality but the crombie is pretty nice stuff

they are def not a slim fit, they have that relaxed fit of older Levis...a bit roomy in the legs, hips

as for sizing, i've never tried a pair on....i have friends that have em but i didnt size check em.

i'm assuming they are not sanforized since Hepcat is advising buying a size up. they do look nice in real life too.