77 Barton St.

Location shots in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Ian Curtis lived and died at No 77, also used in Anton Corbijns 2007 Joy Division biographical film Control.

Recent Pickups.

It's that time again, not done one of these for a while, it's an eclectic bunch of stuff this time too. We'll start with this Barbour Tokito Oates jacket, this kind of stuff is usually a bit impossible for me, Japanese, tiny and overly expensive. But this Oates herringbone tweed and Ventile combo (which was a touch) is perfick for an expedition to the shops. A slight tinker here and there and it might just be that tweed jacket I've always wanted.

A nice heavy checked shirt from Supreme, nah, some trendy c*nt hasn't hacked my log in, I'm just in that kind of mood at the minute. Just what I was after as I'm a bit short on checked shirtage, pph.

Nice slightly alternative pocket polo also from Supreme, made in Canada for all you Canada fans out there. Dunno why I'm buying polos and stuff we've still got the heating on here.

I like these Benetton ones too, nothing groundbreaking but alright for the dosh, I got it from the Tauentzienstr on Berlin's shopping drag, or at least that's what it says on the receipt. For a high street type of brand it remains pretty exclusive does Benny.


Couple of tasteful prints I brought back from Berlin, did I mention I'd recently been there? it's by an artist called Tim Roeloffs and was from some trendy Afflecks type shop where I was also offered hard drugs outside. Cool eh?


I also got a few badges, I'm not strictly that way inclined but I quite like all the commie stuff. I bought a few pin badges from market stalls, the last one is something from the 60's, I'm not exactly sure what (TV network or something) but it's cool and mysterious innit?

The other Olly Polly wally's, I was keen as Dijon for these. See what I did there?


Nah, you've not clicked onto 2002 by mistake, I've bought a couple of classic casual labels. The more I drift away from football the more labels I originally swerved because of it, seem to appeal again. The Stone Island's a nice rugged Marina jacket from the early 90's. Classic Osti traits: big rounded collar and oversized buttons green edged patch. I'm thinking of whacking some Dylon on this, so watch this space. As summer's supposedly gonna hit us, a nice CP Company paperweight blouson will no doubt come in handy soon.

Fancied a bit of polka dot action so nabbed this Velour one in the sales, all the others were dead dear.

I like Hawaiian shirts, or shirts so bad they are good, just a little hint of it mind. This is a Reyn Spooner baseball shirt. 'cos I fucking love baseball. My fave team are the New York Raiders, LOLz!!1. I like the half placket and button down collar, if it only had long sleeves it'd be better.

Finally, sticking with the baseball theme an Ebbets Field Flannels 'CC' cap, got this for obvious reasons. It stands for Chevy Chase. It doesn't really, it's the 'Cordoba Cafeteros 1957' but you already know that, right?
I also bought a girls bike and some Star Wars figures. Wanna see them aswell?

Yankee Doodle Candy.

Look sweets! Just like ours but all different and American. I like chocolate bars (it shows to be honest) who doesn't?
I was told there was an American candy store in Afflecks in town and I was like a kid in a sweetshop funnily enough. A kid that spends fifteen quid on fucking bars.

Pins.

It's a great feeling when a little scribble I did ends up turning into hard goods. These new 'lad' inspired badges I did based around the old enamel Peter Storm badge are just that. After last year's Acid Ramblers (bottom) ones it was time for some more. Whether you'd stick 'em on your coat or just collect them they are pretty cool eh? I'm chuffed how they've come out. Deliberately Limited to 100 of a double set and released on Friday. Acid Casuals. Connoisseur.

Cotton smocks and thick socks.

Heritage is dead? Long live heritage! Another slice of classic cool, always going to form a massive part of the look as far as I'm concerned. Pics from various dates in the 60's of the Liverpool Catholic Ramblers' Association. Thanks to Richard for the find.

Great War Photos.

Great War photos was launched in January this year, in anticipation of the 2014-18 centenary of the First World War. Webmaster Paul Reed is using it to showcase some of the thousands of rare photographs he has amassed over a thirty year period.
Many published for the first time with a connecting story too. WW1 is something which fascinates me, like many others something I also have a family connection to, it's also something I'd love to know more about.
Definitely one to bookmark and keep an eye on, a real work in progress.