Ace of Spades Scooter Clobber
Adidas Samba
The Samba was originally introduced as a football shoe for frozen pitches back in 1962. Adopted by astute football fans in the late 70’s the shoes found their way onto the scooter scene in the early 80’s and have been around ever since. Currently the shoe to be seen wearing in the Ace of Spades ranks. |
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Clarks Desert Boots
The Clarks Originals desert boot was created in 1950 by Nathan Clark who got the idea from crepe-soled, rough suede boots which officers in the Eighth Army were in the habit of getting made in the Bazaar at Cairo. Hijacked by the 1960’s Mods they’ve been part of the scooterists wardrobe ever since. |
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Jam Shoes
Shite. Nuff said. |
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Doc Martens
Invented in Germany in 1945, the first pair of 8 hole 1460’s were sold in England in 1960. The boots were adopted by the skinhead movement in the late 60’s and have been a stalwart of many a scooterboy’s wardrobe. Also popular with the plod and postmen. |
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Baracuta Harrington
The original Harrington jacket was designed in 1937 by John and Isaac Miller, owners of the Baracuta Clothing Company. It was a blouson style windcheater jacket with raglan sleeves, a zipper and a distinctive tartan lining. The lining was the Frazer Tartan and it was marketed as the G9. The name 'Harrington' was added much later.
The Mods of the early sixties loved the American Ivy League style and adopted the G9 as their own. The G9’s modern day name was sealed later in the decade when Ryan O'Neal wore one in the US soap, Peyton Place. O'Neal's character was Rodney Harrington; from then on the G9 was known as the Harrington. |
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MA-1 Flying Jacket
The MA-1 flying jacket was first developed in the mid 1950's by Alpha Industries. The jacket was required at that time because the emergence of the jet age created new requirements for pilot performance, safety and comfort. Later on the jacket was made reversible to enable rescue crews to spot the bright orange lining if the pilot crash landed. Produced in two colours; Sage Green and Midnight Blue the jacket was adopted by the scooter boys of the early 80’s. Rally patches optional. |
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Brutus Trimfit Shirts
First seen in 1966, the Brutus Trimfit shirt became a firm favourite in every skinhead’s wardrobe.
The shirts were loaded with detail such as a slim fit, bold collar size, button sleeves and a box pleat in the back and were available in gingham and all manner of tartan patterns. Rumoured to be making a comeback this summer; best start doing some sit ups then…. |
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