Sup /fa/, I grew up in the UK during the 1970's, and from

>Evisu

Has massively decreased in popularity as they over expanded pretty hard at the same time a million more Japanese denim brands broke into the market. Only worn by very out of date mainland Chinese now.

>C.P.Company

Still considered fashionable although a bit more conservative. I think of really cool dads when it's mentioned. Very low key as well, respected by those who know what it is.

>Stone Island

Has blown up in popularity over the last 5 years and is now worn pretty regularly by rap stars and other celebrities. Also has a hardcore fan following that's existed before all this and will still be around after. Certain stuff fetches crazy prices on eBay as a result of this. Considered very fashionable pretty much everywhere although I think it still has a bit of a hooligan stigma in the UK but everywhere else it's just considered cool.

>Adidas

Crazy popular right now and currently shitting on Nike but I doubt any of your old stuff would be considered cool right now except in a few certain sneakerhead circles. Otherwise it's all about the ultra limited ultraboosts and Kanye West sneakers that they're doing right now.

>Nike

Depends on what you have. Nike is Nike, some of it is worth nothing and considered lame as hell some of it is worth loads and is worn by celebrities, designers, etc.

>Prada

Cool as fuck. New stuff and vintage alike. Probably one of the only major houses that doesn't get ruined on the regular by nouveau riche flaunting it. If you have any old technical stuff (like raingear and what not) it's pretty sought after and considered way ahead of its time by certain circles.

>Lacoste

Kind of lame, cool mostly among people that don't really have a clue like your average mom. To anyone into fashion it's just considered another mall brand.

>Best Company
>Replay
Chevingon

Never heard of these, most of the stuff you have is probably still considered cool especially the Stone Island and Prada gear.

>>11680300
Thanks Anon, I never thought any of my old shit would still hold some value/weight in the fashion community. Towards the mid 90's Evisu sort of turned to dogshit, so yeah, I can see how and why it never recovered.

I'm probably dad-as-fuck these days, as I'm in my late 40's, and have two kids in their 20's. Might pass some of it on to my son who is big into his clothes and stuff. I find nothing more embarrassing than seeing someone my age dress the way they did when they were 18. I'll hold onto my more sentimental/age appropriate stuff, but I will definitely pass on my Stone Island stuff. I don't want to make myself look like a bellend wearing something designed for someone half my age.

Among my Prada stuff: leather jacket from about 1990, and some sort of jacket made out of a weird papery material. Rest are shirts (which I will never wear again), and t-shirts. I will see if I can get all of it picked up tomorrow and maybe post a few pictures.

Again, thanks Anon.

>>11680344

Stone Island is pretty classic, I actually work in a clothing store that sells it and it's almost entirely middle aged guys who buy and wear it. Kids can only afford stuff like the t-shirts and baseball caps. It's pretty masculine and cut pretty wide too so if you still fit that stuff it wouldn't look out of place or like you were reaching at all.

Also you might get a kick out of this interview, from the buyer / founder of the most forward thinking mens boutique in the London / UK. He grew up in the North East and Prada was what got him into fashion. You've probably got 5-10 years on him but it's a funny connection and goes to show the type of gear you had still holds a lot of cachet:

http://www.sz-mag.com/news/2013/08/a-few-words-with-john-skelton-of-ln-cc/

itt most sensible thread on the board
>am newfag tho

>>11680240
seems you were pretty into the casual/football scene back then. did you happen to go too dnb/jungle raves as well?

solid brand selection as well

Best thread in a while

>>11680240
>best company
this sounds like a good company to wear ironically, thanks

are you former footbal hooligan?
cuz thats effay af

Lacoste has seen a resurgence with their classic alligator polo wear.

Prada has been making some great eyeglasses and sunglasses (I believe they are made by Luxottica).

Adidas and Nike are still the gold standards for workout apparel, with NB fashionable if you are a jogger type.

replay still makes stuff just kind of 501 knockoffs with creative rips.

what are some nice UK brands now. I really liked palace but its become overplayed and a bit of a meme.

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Was going to post a picture of one of my old sweaters, but I've given up on it because my phone is a piece of shit. Picture sort of related though, this is the sort of look I used to go for when we went out in town and shite.
>>11681094
Not sure what young people are into, a few guys my age wear the more mature looking SI stuff and Adidas.
>>11681071
This sounds about right.
>>11681006
No, but I have fought football hooligans before. They're pretty brutal. I remember when I was 17/18 I went to an away match in Newcastle and had to literally fight my way back to the train station with my five friends and brother, it was like a less-dramatic version of The Warriors.
>>11680795
BC used to be high-end as hell. Rich yacht-owner gear. The aforementioned t-shirt cost me a week and a halfs worth of wage back in the day.
>>11680792
/fa/ is really that bad?
>>11680690
I used to mainly hang around with my friends and smoke weed when we were younger, drink in local pubs, take coke when we could get our hands on it. Everyone did back then. I was a working class lad who lived beyond my means because I earned good money. White guys went with the hooligan/casual look, black guys went with the hood look (beanies, baggy torn sweaters, etc), I was a weird mix between white casual, and upperclass white. We had a black guy in our group called Bug who used to always seem to have coke with him, he used to dress more or less like Kanye west does these days, but without spending £50,000 in order to do it.
>>11680387
I'll keep my military style SI jackets. The tshirts and stuff are a really weird fit, I can't get into them these days. Where abouts do you work Anon? Van Mildert or somewhere like that? I'll be sure to give that article a read.

>>11680387
Stone Island has a stigma of only being worn by football hooligans I'm afraid

>>11683146
Apparently only within Europe. I spoke to a friend about this today who lives in Canada, and apparently it's increasing in popularity overseas /without/ the hooligan stigma attached to it.