New York street style: Justin on Hester Street, LES
I know I've never photographed dudes before, but I couldn't resist Justin's sharp New York-take on the uniquely English mod/rude boy/skinhead look from the early '80s.
A wee birdy told me he was wearing a shirt by Ben Sherman, vest by Fred Perry, braces by 99X (New York mod shop), jeans by Levis, cherry Getta Grip boots, and a vintage trilby. You might also like to check out Justin's splendid band, The Bowery Riots.
Justin the dude! What a find...
Posted by: Make Do Style | January 03, 2009 at 08:46 PM
oh boy that brings back memories LOL! I was sooooooooo into Reggae and rude boys in the 70's when I was living in London.
Posted by: jafabrit | January 04, 2009 at 01:56 AM
A birdy sartolist section!!! wowwwww!!! :)
Posted by: Fabio | January 04, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Hi! I love London and I love your blog!!! Full of inspiration!!! Greeting from a London corner in Spain!!!
Posted by: Kate | January 04, 2009 at 07:21 PM
oh baby - hot stuff!
Posted by: Gemma Jones | January 05, 2009 at 01:54 AM
Make Do - he was the waiter at the cafe where we were having brunch! Of course I had to drag him outside for a pic!
Jafabrit - you are too cool. Living in London in the '70s and dating rude boys and all!
Fabio - check out my other street style posts! The Sartorialist is, of course, the master.
Kate - thanks for visiting. Love your blog, too.
Gemma - haha!
xx
Posted by: topbird | January 09, 2009 at 12:15 PM
this dude looks bad ass. his band is sick!
Posted by: richard theodore | January 10, 2009 at 08:49 PM
yea he looks hot!! saw him play with his band the bowery riots at gold bar. amazing! he needs to start a clothing and mens fragrance line immediately!
Posted by: jennifer | January 10, 2009 at 08:51 PM
It's not that spectacular of a look really, but on him it looks AMAZING. He rocks it out, baby.
Posted by: Joseph | April 03, 2009 at 03:58 AM
Why's this guy wearing his braces over the sweater?? Big "fashion no-no"... and his left boot looks like it stepped in something nasty. Ugh.
Posted by: Sam Sinister | September 15, 2009 at 12:03 PM
braces up the vest? hahahahaha horrible
Posted by: real skinheads | October 22, 2009 at 08:47 PM
dude dont wear braces over pullovers ;)
Posted by: skinhead | March 18, 2010 at 07:03 PM