Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
My The Orb tour t-shirt from 1992. It’s gossamer thin to the point of disintegration and unwearable as I was a skinny 19 year old when I got it.
Your oldest article of clothing still in regular use?
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SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
I'm currently wearing an Eden Sessions t-shirt I probably got in 2003.
It has a square faded patch from where it was left neatly folded under a sunbeam from the dormer window in my mum's attic for about four years.
It has a square faded patch from where it was left neatly folded under a sunbeam from the dormer window in my mum's attic for about four years.
geminisnake
a complex mass of conflicting ideas
I thought it might be but head cold makes me take things literally
so had to check
cesare
shady's dreams ♥
Hope your cold clears up quickly XI thought it might be but head cold makes me take things literally
I regularly wear some of my grandmothers jackets - dating to the 50’s, if not the 40’s. And I’m sitting here in tracksuit bottoms and vest (both circa 2022) and a cashmere cardigan of my grandfathers (rough guess, it’s thirty or so years old).
I don’t throw out clothes, but I have a lot so they rarely wear out either. I have a storage unit that is packed with things that I don’t wear right now, but some things come out sometimes and newer things go there. I keep an up to date inventory.
I don’t throw out clothes, but I have a lot so they rarely wear out either. I have a storage unit that is packed with things that I don’t wear right now, but some things come out sometimes and newer things go there. I keep an up to date inventory.
That looks precarious. I’d get it fixed properly before it turns into a proper tear that can’t be fixed. It’ll only cost a few pounds. Otherwise, you’ll be reaching out for something one day and instantly turn that old favourite shirt into your next dusters.
May Kasahara
take me to the feeling
Possibly my Nomeansno t-shirt, bought when I saw them live in 2007.
I also have two pairs of Clarks heels from around the same time, still in regular rotation.
I also have two pairs of Clarks heels from around the same time, still in regular rotation.
dessiato
🇪🇸 my spirit is crying for leaving
Over 20 years ago I had fitted, and bought a pair of running trainers. I wore them every day for two or three years, and regularly since. This year they've finally given up the ghost. They were very expensive at the time but have worked out the best value for money shoes I've ever owned.
pinkmonkey
2.4 hour party person
A Custo cardigan and dress. I was working for Shellys in Spain so these were bought between 1996 and 1998. The cardigan is a bit thin and I've repaired it a few times, the dress is ok apart from the back neck label is snagging the fabric. I had a lot more Custo and I regret selling most of it tbh.
Fedayn
Well-Known Member
Back when I was still a skinhead, (upto 2012), I regularly wore a 1960s Burberry Commuter Mac, Levi Sta-prest trousers (Empire made labe)l so no later than 1971. A Corduroy Levi Big E jacket, so no later than 1971, a pink John Wood button down shirt 1972 and a Nayytex Gingham Check button down shirt 1974 at the latest and over the years lots from the same era. These days the oldest is a few years old, 7/8 at most
geminisnake
a complex mass of conflicting ideas
I've no idea, never been that close to one...don't you love the smell of waxed cotton? I do
May Kasahara
take me to the feeling
I can't stand the smell or feel of waxed cotton, it makes me feel sick.
pseudonarcissus
fluttering and dancing
My waxed jacket is Belstaff (about 10 years old), so hopefully without the Sloan Ranger connotations. The problem here in the tropics is that stuff ends up smelling very musty..and the Belstaff, frankly, stinks. I guess soapy water is the way to go before I use it next.don't you love the smell of waxed cotton? I do
Rebelda
Nearly as bad as Badgers
I have a 30 year old t shirt that I still wear, mostly as a pyjama top. It's got a photo of my old dog (got him when i was 6, used to wear the tee as a nightie) on it. Also a 22 year old pair of shorts cut off from a pair of tracksuit bottoms I got at school, that are the most comfortable thing I own. I will wear them until they fall to shreds (on the way not not there yet).
pseudonarcissus
fluttering and dancing
It’s hot here and I was wondering what to wear with a new linen shirt..and I found my old white jeans at the bottom of a wardrobe. I bought them at the Paul Smith sale shop in about 1994…and I can still squeeze into them! ( they must have stretched)
Eric Jarvis
Well-Known Member
A couple of months ago I threw away my theatre company T-shirt from 1981. No way was it going to survive another wash. Everything else is less than 25 years old at most.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Are you kidding?Belstaff out-Sloans Barbour by some distance, and is 2 or 3 times more expensive.
It was originally a British motorcycle clothing brand but got bought by an Italian company in the 80s who made it a serious fashion label. It's back in British ownership now but still posher than the queen.
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pseudonarcissus
fluttering and dancing
My goodness, one has never been called “posher than the queen” before. My husband and I thank you for your kind words.
Belstaff out-Sloans Barbour by some distance, and is 2 or 3 times more expensive.
It was originally a British motorcycle clothing brand but got bought by an Italian company in the 80s who made it a serious fashion label. It's back in British ownership now but still posher than the queen.
TopCat
Putin fanboy
Belstaff used to be rank. Cracked waxed tarpaulin like fabric that let the rain in and offered no protection in a crash. I hated it.
Belstaff out-Sloans Barbour by some distance, and is 2 or 3 times more expensive.
It was originally a British motorcycle clothing brand but got bought by an Italian company in the 80s who made it a serious fashion label. It's back in British ownership now but still posher than the queen.
