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13th May 2025, 09:59 AM
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Re: First pair of Denims.
Didn’t like to say that John as may of been thought of as anti something or other. Instead of a zip on the stern May of been easier with press studs.JS. Going further into apparel how about the siren suit , believe Churchill used to wear one it was said at the time, with a flap on the back.JS.
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13th May 2025, 05:24 PM
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Re: First pair of Denims.
Remember getting a Levi denim jacket to go with my Levi jeans, thought I was the bee's knees, after a couple of trips it was a working jacket, ended up with red lead, white paint and grease on it
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13th May 2025, 09:40 PM
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When my son was 16/17 he would want the latest fashions , Jeans, Levi, Wranglers what £14 a pop in those days.
As soon as he went to Uni he started to wise up. Soon twigged he could get 2 Tescos Jeans for a £10er. Not soft,asked him why now, answer means I have more money left over for beer.
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14th May 2025, 12:28 AM
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#22 easier to slip into Michael ? JS
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14th May 2025, 01:48 AM
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Makes one think one maybe missing out on a unisex garment and making a fortune by putting a zip in front and back. JS
Hi John
What would you call someone like that? A bye blow?
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14th May 2025, 12:30 PM
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I knew one chef wo cut the buttons off his chef's trousers, said it made him ready at all times!!!!!!!
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14th May 2025, 06:13 PM
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When my son was 16/17 he would want the latest fashions , Jeans, Levi, Wranglers what £14 a pop in those days.
As soon as he went to Uni he started to wise up. Soon twigged he could get 2 Tescos Jeans for a £10er. Not soft,asked him why now, answer means I have more money left over for beer.
I got two pairs of jeans last year for £15
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14th May 2025, 09:29 PM
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George (ASDA) got 2 pair £16 nothing fancy but who cares my days as a fashion Icon are well gone
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15th May 2025, 06:36 AM
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George (ASDA) got 2 pair £16 nothing fancy but who cares my days as a fashion Icon are well gone
So you are not a dedicated follower of fashion then!!!
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15th May 2025, 11:43 AM
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To be honest John I was never really into fashion. I was a petrol head and always found it easier to get my leg over in the back seat of my car than having a knee trembler.
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