Mod to Suedehead

[Natty Pinstripe]

I can't remember, but I would have thought close to three quid in 1969 for a pair of Levis Sta Prest.

 

[Inkss]

So those Disguisery strides are 700% more expensive in inflation-adjusted terms as a pair of '69 Levi Sta Prest.
They do look nice though.

 

[flyfronted]

So those Disguisery strides are 700% more expensive in inflation-adjusted terms as a pair of '69 Levi Sta Prest.
They do look nice though.

Levi Sta prest were mass made though . As with anything if you can afford it and want it enough your pay for it . I think Levi Sta prest in 69 were just under 4 sovs - £63.00 in todays money .

 

[Newton heath]

I didn't know anyone who put anything in their hair, but there was something called Vitalis used by some ,with longer hair, like our friend from Bermondsey on the left. I believe it was a non-greasy iliquid that dried to a no shine finish. Brylcreem was by then an old mans hair dressing.

If I remember correctly vitalis was advertised by Bobby Moore on tv , whenever West Ham Utd came to old Trafford , the great man would get “ you can stick your vitalis up your arse “ every time he touched the ball , also brylcream was definitely for dads and grandads.

 

[Natty Pinstripe]

Fantastic Newton heath - what Sir Alex once referred to as "the romantic age of football" !

 

[Bob the Badger]

Once upon a time, if you bought a Ben Sherman it came in a box like this

 

[Bob the Badger]

And it cost 65 shillings.This was the box that came with my Mint coloured Ben Sherman bought from Mintz shop Romford 69/70

 

[Bob the Badger]

I had a Saturday job earning 25 shillings +commission so it was quite an outlay. The shirt was worth every penny

 

[The Saint]

If I remember correctly vitalis was advertised by Bobby Moore on tv , whenever West Ham Utd came to old Trafford , the great man would get “ you can stick your vitalis up your arse “ every time he touched the ball , also brylcream was definitely for dads and grandads.

I recall going to some barbers back in the day and once the hair cut was complete they would reach for the Bryl*ream. They didn't ask and if you weren't quick they would be slapping it on yer hair. .I always thought the stuff was disgusting, not helped by the fact that you would still see the occasional Ted wannabe back then too and they were obviously the guys keeping Brylc*ream in business . .

 

[The Saint]

And it cost 65 shillings.This was the box that came with my Mint coloured Ben Sherman bought from Mintz shop Romford 69/70

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Nice box. .
I suppose 65/- was the £3.99 of its day , try and make it sound less expensive. .


I recall a company that would always advertise their suites at £999.99

 

[Bela Kun]

And it cost 65 shillings.This was the box that came with my Mint coloured Ben Sherman bought from Mintz shop Romford 69/70

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And I thought I was a hoarder!

 

[benj84]

Once upon a time, if you bought a Ben Sherman it came in a box like this

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Do you still have the shirt?

 

[DonkeyJacket1]

I don't want to imagine the amount of man sweat a 49 year old shirt has gone through, then again that could apply to vintage jeans too.

 

[Bob the Badger]

I was a hoarder but have downsized recently. The box was/is used to store football programmes

 

[Bob the Badger]

Do you still have the shirt?

I wish I did still have it just to prove how well made those shirts were. One of the best shirts I have owned. Been searching for something similar ever since