Brixton Supply Clothing

[Onket]

Don't think I've heard of this lot before-

http://www.brixton.com/brixton-products.html

 

[cesare]

American?

 

[Onket]

Looks like it, yeah. You can get the stuff over here easy enough though (apparently).

 

[cuppa tee]

Doesn't seem to have anything to do with Brixton, wonder why they picked that name

 

[quimcunx]

I keep getting them on twitter when I search for #brixton

 

[Onket]

Doesn't seem to have anything to do with Brixton, wonder why they picked that name

Why not?

 

[cuppa tee]

Why not?

why not what ?
why does it not have anything to do with Brixton ?
or why not pick a name with Brixton in it ?

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Old man clothes for young people....

 

[Mrs Magpie]

Doesn't seem to have anything to do with Brixton, wonder why they picked that name

Why an eagle? The heraldic device for Brixton is three swords...here's a WWI bit of Brixton (Lambeth, not Devon) crested china that you can just about see the three swords.

 

[Onket]

why not pick a name with Brixton in it ?

This^

 

[Onket]

Why an eagle? The heraldic device for Brixton is three swords...here's a WWI bit of Brixton (Lambeth, not Devon) crested china that you can just about see the three swords.

That shirt is just one of the designs.

Their logo appears to be either this-

or this-

Or maybe they change it all the time, dunno.

 

[happyshopper]

I little doubt that the name "Brixton" was chosen because it was seen as "edgy" and "vibrant". Even in the US.

 

[cuppa tee]

This^

If I was choosing a brand name I'd probably avoid associations with a specific place unless there was something to associate the brand with it, otherwise it would be reminiscent of those naff boutiques in the 70s and 80s that flogged faded denim and cowboy boots in the UK but called themselves The Wyoming Cattle Company or suchlike.

 

[Boudicca]

I have nothing better to do today, so i have written to them to ask where the name originates. I will report back if I get a reply.

If they are very brave, they might post on this thread itself...

 

[Yelkcub]

I little doubt that the name "Brixton" was chosen because it was seen as "edgy" and "vibrant". Even in the US.

I'm holding out for a 'Brickers Peeps!' t-shirt

 

[Onket]

If I was choosing a brand name I'd probably avoid associations with a specific place unless there was something to associate the brand with it, otherwise it would be reminiscent of those naff boutiques in the 70s and 80s that flogged faded denim and cowboy boots in the UK but called themselves The Wyoming Cattle Company or suchlike.

Point taken, I don't disagree with it. But there must be many company or brand names which are a bit removed from what they provide-
Orange?
Napster?
Yahoo?

Just off the top of my head.

I'm sure there are stories behind some or all of them.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Point taken, I don't disagree with it. But there must be many company or brand names which are a bit removed from what they provide-
Orange?
Napster?
Yahoo?

Just off the top of my head.

I'm sure there are stories behind some or all of them.

SKY
Virgin
Apple

 

[little_legs]

I have nothing better to do today, so i have written to them to ask where the name originates. I will report back if I get a reply.

If they are very brave, they might post on this thread itself...

this code's been already cracked by claphamboy -> http://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/brixton-the-clothes-brand.281543/#post-10490118

 

[Onket]

Fuck him. He didn't use their correct name.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Actually their 'Banner' jacket is very nice.....I might buy one.

 

[Onket]

There are a few bits that I reckon are alright. You can get stuff through Size, but I expect you already know that.

 

[Onket]

Just got an email from Size punting their stuff-

http://www.size.co.uk/clothing/brand/brixton/

I might consider something in the sale.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Brixton Bolt T-Shirt

http://www.size.co.uk/product/brixton-bolt-t-shirt/118045/

 

[Onket]

Quite like that one but would prefer it with nothing on the back. And about 20 quid cheaper.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Quite like that one but would prefer it with nothing on the back. And about 20 quid cheaper.

T-Shirt is cheaper than these horrendous swimming trunks which are £35!

http://www.size.co.uk/product/brixton-beacon-swim-shorts/095862/


Brixton Beacon eh? Almost Brixton Beach

 

[Greebo]

T-Shirt is cheaper than these horrendous swimming trunks which are £35!
<snip>
Brixton Beacon eh? Almost Brixton Beach

Ye gods, you'd either need no sartorial taste at all or balls of steel to wear those.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Ye gods, you'd either need no sartorial taste at all or balls of steel to wear those.

Americans have strange taste in clothing. I remember when I went and was met at the airport by my cousins. It was the first time I'd ever met them and I remember being horrified at the Rupert Bear/golfing style trousers they had on. You wouldn't have seen a single young lad in the UK wear such things, but they seemed perfectly acceptable over there

 

[Greebo]

Americans have strange taste in clothing. <snip>

I'm getting a flashback of a rather long pair of swimshorts (or were they normal length on short legs? I doubt it) ...

OTOH I do remember Texan Lucia's fondness for jeans, a long sleeved poloneck, and a heavy long sleeved shirt (buttoned up almost to the neck) over it. In high summer, even in the UK. No, she didn't have any blemishes which she was trying to hide (don't ask how I know, but I do know). That was her idea of normal dressing.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I'm getting a flashback of a rather long pair of swimshorts (or were they normal length on short legs? I doubt it) ...

OTOH I do remember Texan Lucia's fondness for jeans, a long sleeved poloneck, and a heavy long sleeved shirt (buttoned up almost to the neck) over it. In high summer, even in the UK. No, she didn't have any blemishes which she was trying to hide (don't ask how I know, but I do know). That was her idea of normal dressing.

I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about

 

[Manter]

Americans have strange taste in clothing. I remember when I went and was met at the airport by my cousins. It was the first time I'd ever met them and I remember being horrified at the Rupert Bear/golfing style trousers they had on. You wouldn't have seen a single young lad in the UK wear such things, but they seemed perfectly acceptable over there

go to Texas* for truly special sartorial decisions


*(don't ever go to Texas)