- Floris Vermeer
The story of Amy Winehouse
On this day in 2011, the world lost Amy Winehouse. At just 27, the Camden-born singer was found dead in her home from alcohol poisoning. Fourteen…
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The story of Lonsdale
Walk down any high street in Britain or across a council estate in the early 2000s, and chances are you’d spot that bold block lettering: LONSDALE.…
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The story of Ben Sherman
It’s crisp. It’s buttoned. And it’s been a badge of pride for generations of Mods, Skinheads and Soul Boys. Few shirts carry the kind of cultural…
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The story of Upsett
There’s something about a sharp button-down shirt, a crisp pair of Sta-Press trousers, and a pint in hand as the needle drops on a Studio One…
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The story of the crucified Skinhead
Walk into any skinhead gig, leaf through a photocopied zine, or scroll through certain corners of punk Instagram, and you might stumble upon an arresting image:…
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The Harrington Jacket story
There’s something about a Harrington jacket worn over a crisp white Fred Perry that just works. Ask any skinhead worth their boots — it’s not just…
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The Komintern Sect story
In the early months of 1980, in the provincial city of Orléans (France), four disillusioned high-school friends decided they had heard enough empty promises from the…
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The 4 Skins story
The 4 Skins were one of the most well-known bands to emerge from the British Oi! movement. Formed in 1979 in East London, the group came…
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The Dr. Martens story
Dr. Martens boots, or “Docs,” have long been a defining symbol of the Skinhead subculture. These tough, practical boots have a unique history and have become…