So you want to be a Peckham Rye Revivalist....?
On the last post we looked at how Del-Boy pretty much was the fashion icon of most young reggae loving men living in South London in the early 80's.
Below we have a picture of legendary British MC, Smiley Culture, it looks like Smiley has fallen on hard times and has had to take a job at Motor-Plan to subsidise his career in music. £490 quid for that heap? Your 'avin a laff mate!
Here we find Smiley relaxing with friends, after a busy day at the car-lot. Observe the massive lump of gold hanging from his neck. Looks like he's gold plated the hubcap off an old Ford Sierra.
So lets have a look at the key items you will need, to become a Peckham Rye Revivalist.
Shirts
Well first, your going to need the white collar two-toned shirt. A classic item in any shifty East-End gangster's wardrobe.
This ones actually from Baracuta (makers of the world famous Harrington Jacket) and is in their sale at the moment.
There are other bargains to be had, there's a lot of men's shirt makers on the web all with sales, why the hell go to Next when you can get a £80 shirt for £23? Checkout T.M Lewin for some ridiculously marked down shirts, that wee over anything you'll get on the High Street.
Accessories
Ideally you want to go for any shirt that wouldn't look out of place paired with a massive leather bound Filofax.
Maybe you could rework your Dad's old Filofax into an I-Pod case, like the one below? Or maybe not.
Sheepskin Coat
Right so you've got your shirt, next your going to need a Sheep Skin Jacket to keep you warm whilst your trying to flog hooky Russian Military Camcorders on Brixton Market.
Be warned they are bloody expensive, and until you've sold a lot of camcorders your probably only going to get your hands one by going round the charity shops. If you are already quite a successful petty criminal then why not try UGG who do a hooded sheepskin duffle-coat. Weighs in at £335 quid, you could probably buy the sheep for that.
Crap Jewellery
Ok so what's next well, more important that anything really it's lots of shit, gold jewellery. The tackier the better, think sovereigns, massive chains with MUM on them, a ring with your favourite football team on, be creative. I recommend Argos for all tasteless gold needs. Here are a few beauties from their collection.
No one is going to mess with you when you have a f@*k off bloody eagle on your ring. They'll think your doing some falconry.
Saint Derek, the Patron Saint of dodgy merchandise.
My old dear got me this when i was a kid, shame she took the majority of the blast from that accident with the shot-gun.
The more you spend, and the more awful it is, the better you are getting to grips with the Peckham Revivalist look.
Head-wear
Ok well lastly there is the important question of head-wear, ideally what you need is a leather flat-cap but a material one will do. Flat caps like the sheepskin jacket are very good for protecting you from the elements and when a wind whips up down Peckham High Street, that cap is going to stick to your bonce like super-glue.
Here's my Top 3.
Number 3 - Archie Men's Black and White Houndstooth - Only £8
Has serious Two-Tone Ska look going on.
N0. 2 - Park Royal Ivy Flat Cap - From a US site, $29
The site is called www.dadshats.com bit of an unfortunate name. As for the hat I'm thinking more Jackie Stewart than Del-Boy
No. 1 - Higgs Leather Studded Flat Cap - £19.99 - Ok it looks like a Rhino's ball-sack but that is 100 percent pure leather my friend. Does seem to give you the instant look of someone living outside the law too. Check out this shady looking Polish gent.
There we have our Peckham Rye Revivalist run-down, I hope you take inspiration from what you have seen.
Cushty.
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