Monday, 19 February 2024

Just Saying

New collection gold TWP coat. I had EXACTLY the same coat as this in 1975, I wore it with a rich dark brown Kangol cap. I would put all my hair into the cap and make a big display and flourish when I removed the hat. What it is to be young eh?

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  1. You would have looked smashing, I'm sure! xxx

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    1. Thank you PP. I thought I was the Bees Knees, swanning it up and down the Kings Road Chelsea.

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  2. Funny...I was just thinking that last same thought. Sigh. ~Robin~

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    1. I'm sure getting older has some benefits, but not many, I shall try and seek them out.

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  3. Fashion does seem to have cycles doesn't it.

    I seem to recall flares were popular in the 70's.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Yes and in the late 60s 'loons' were popular, a particular type of flare.

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  4. Did you keep it? It would be worth a small fortune now, and the cap.

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  5. Sadly know. I also had Biba clothes and an amazing Bill Gibb dress, now that would be worth a fortune.

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  6. You should have hung onto it, they do say that fashions do the rounds again.

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