Tag Archives: 80s

Anoraks – And no, not those folks that mill about the train lines!

by singleton jack Posted on October 28, 2013

Henri Lloyd Viking Smock Yes the name “Anorak” certainly has a stigma attached to it. But how on earth did it gain that? Just one mention of the word and you’ll be labelled as a “spotter”, eating your cheese and … Continue reading →

Posted in Coats, Fashion, Jackets, Menswear, Outerwear, Retro/Vintage, Tips | Tagged 80s, anorak, Blog, cagoule, columbia, Fashion, henri lloyd, k-way, Menswear, napapijri, nigel cabourn, north face, oldschool, patagonia, Vintage | Leave a comment

Get your shell-toes, grab your Kangol Hat, & “Walk This Way” – Adidas x RUN DMC

by singleton jack Posted on September 2, 2013

You know the story. You know who they both are. Adidas and RUN D.M.C are perhaps the most famous collaboration to have ever existed in not only the music industry but, fashion too. Christ, they even made a song about … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Footwear, Jackets, Menswear, Retro/Vintage, Streetwear | Tagged 80s, Adidas, been waiting for this!, Blog, golden age, hip hop, oldschool, originals, rap, RUN D.M.C, Streetwear, swag, unite all originals, Vintage, walk this way | Leave a comment

You’ll need big balls to pull these off, yet a pair small enough to keep them hidden! 80’s Nylon. Shorter than short….

by horsley owen Posted on February 24, 2013

Now before you all start moaning I’m not claiming these to be the must have shorts of summer 2013. No far from it, granted there not for everyone and yes I’d say it takes a certain type of person to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Menswear, Retro/Vintage, Shorts, Tips | Tagged 80s, Adidas, classic, Fashion, Geezer, oldschool, Retro/Vintage, Shorts, Style, Vintage | Leave a comment

Adidas Originals – Every step of the way, their pounding the pavements with style

by singleton jack Posted on January 6, 2013

Everyone has owned a pair of adidas trainers. Whether it was perhaps when you invested in a pair of ZX700’s for that marathon you did, a pair of Samba’s for the work 5-a-side team or those Gazelle’s for every saturday … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Footwear, Menswear | Tagged 80s, 90s, Adidas originals, casual, def jam, Germany, hip hop, Ian brown, jeremy scott, munchen, o.g, Old school, public enemy, Puma, Retro/Vintage, run dmc, samba, sneakers, stella mccartney, superstar, terrace, Trainers, Vintage, zx700 | Leave a comment

This New Years Eve, party like it’s 1989. That’s right, Aceeeed!

by singleton jack Posted on December 31, 2012

It certainly has been a memorable year 2012. We’ve had the Olympics, the Diamond Jubilee and the dreadful UK weather, to name just a few that stand out. Me and Mr. Horsley would certainly mark this year important too. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged 2012, 2013, 80s, 90s, Diamond Jubilee, Dreadful weather, New Years Eve, Olympics, Rave, SINGLETONMEETSHORSLEY, Sonar, Space Ibiza | Leave a comment

CHRISTMAS JUMPERS – The “Do’s & Don’t Do’s” Tips Guide

by singleton jack Posted on December 23, 2012

So, the big days almost here. The friends and family are knocking on your front door one after another, all bearing gifts in hand (including Uncle Jim bringing his embarrassing flatulence with him) and you think to yourself, “That better … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Knitwear, Menswear, Tips | Tagged 70s, 80s, 90s, christmas, howlin', Jumper, knit, Moncler, Old school, Paul Smith, Pendleton, Penfield, Retro/Vintage, Roll neck, Vintage, Xmas, YMC | Leave a comment