| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually 12:57 - Jun 14 with 3840 views | MrSheen |
Everyone can think of things that we are shocked are still going…Angus Steak Houses, caravanning, freemasonry for me. Never tried any of them, but I just KNOW somehow. It’s like when you walk past an interesting restaurant with no customers, the sadness of it adds to the risk of trying it.
Fifteen years ago, my pre-teen kids were crazy about Superdry clothes, as were their friends. Then suddenly they weren’t and moved on to Hollister or whatever, and rolled their eyes when a misguided auntie gave them something Superdry for their birthday. In the years since, I’ve come across Superdry stores on rare shopping trips - big and always empty. I’d noticed through work that the share price had fallen 95% from its peak, well past the point when companies are usually put out of their misery.
I’m off to Spain in a couple of weeks and Mrs Sheen forced me out to buy some new clothes. I dragged myself to Battersea Power Station for the mall experience and saw a big Superdry. My first reaction was shock that a fancy new development had given them space, they must be struggling to find tenants. Curiosity got the better of me and I went in: no customers, and so little confidence of making sales the counter was covered in stock. So little fear of theft they had hardly any staff on the floor. And the clothes?
I’m a Wagner loving, sherry-drinking QPR fan in my 60s, don’t rely on me for fashion advice. I hated the booming music and the silly practice of rolling up all the sleeves and trouser legs. But the cut and the fabrics seemed good for the price and I found enough colours and subdued styles to suit me, so I hunted down a shocked and grateful staff member and found a corner on the counter to buysome.
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 13:57 - Jun 14 with 2191 views | Paddyhoops |
Probably lose a few here . Crocs. I won’t wear them in public but round the house .Christ they’re comfy . |  | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 14:02 - Jun 14 with 2171 views | Malintabuk |
We would class Ben Sherman as an old fashioned brand? My first real cool shirt was a Ben Sherman with the loop and pleat on the back... and with my nine hole DMs and braces I think I cut quite a.... tvvat look...
But they are still going... and are DMs still going ? | | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 14:08 - Jun 14 with 2154 views | kensalriser |
There was a point I assumed Superdry were sponsoring QPR so prolific was the branding at games. |  |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 14:28 - Jun 14 with 2100 views | charmr |
Proper quality DM,s are being made by ‘Solovair’
Wife on her feet all day loves them. [Post edited 14 Jun 14:30]
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 14:43 - Jun 14 with 2075 views | loftboy |
Just paid £90 for a pair of Birkenstocks for my holiday, wouldn’t wear them in the UK but super comfortable in the heat of a Greek island. |  |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:28 - Jun 14 with 1974 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
Haha this is a forum full of mostly middle age white geezers.
Defo some objections to the Freemasons comment I bet! |  | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:39 - Jun 14 with 1944 views | Gus_iom |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:28 - Jun 14 by BazzaInTheLoft |
Haha this is a forum full of mostly middle age white geezers.
Defo some objections to the Freemasons comment I bet! |
Middle age white geezers. | |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:44 - Jun 14 with 1922 views | FDC |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:39 - Jun 14 by Gus_iom |
Middle age white geezers. |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:45 - Jun 14 with 1926 views | MrSheen |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:28 - Jun 14 by BazzaInTheLoft |
Haha this is a forum full of mostly middle age white geezers.
Defo some objections to the Freemasons comment I bet! |
Middle aged? You flatterer. | | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:53 - Jun 14 with 1897 views | Toast_R |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:39 - Jun 14 by Gus_iom |
Middle age white geezers. |
So yesteryear |  | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:54 - Jun 14 with 1884 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:44 - Jun 14 by FDC |
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I have to take this on the chin I suppose. | | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 16:00 - Jun 14 with 1870 views | Esox_Lucius |
Tesco jeans and Sketchers trainers. |  |
| The grass is always greener. |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 16:12 - Jun 14 with 1843 views | dmm |
I have been thinking about wearing again my crushed velvet loons and pink cheese cloth Indian t-shirt. What do you think? |  | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 16:12 - Jun 14 with 1837 views | Gus_iom |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:44 - Jun 14 by FDC |
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Ah, King John invents the Magnum Classic | |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 16:54 - Jun 14 with 1772 views | kensalriser |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 16:12 - Jun 14 by dmm |
I have been thinking about wearing again my crushed velvet loons and pink cheese cloth Indian t-shirt. What do you think? |
'Again' is the key word here. | |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 17:10 - Jun 14 with 1728 views | Mick_S |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 16:12 - Jun 14 by dmm |
I have been thinking about wearing again my crushed velvet loons and pink cheese cloth Indian t-shirt. What do you think? |
Away at Millwall. |  |
| Did I ever mention that I was in Minder? |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 17:17 - Jun 14 with 1701 views | Tonto |
If you are wearing shorts, then it has to be white socks. Any other colour looks stupid.
I have had a fat face sweatshirt for about 25 years. Still looks good. I have another that is about 15 years old... ditto.
Outside clothing, I have a Skoda. Its the best car ive hadby a country mile. |  |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 17:38 - Jun 14 with 1647 views | qpr1976 |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 13:57 - Jun 14 by Paddyhoops |
Probably lose a few here . Crocs. I won’t wear them in public but round the house .Christ they’re comfy . |
Crocs ?
NO !
Never.
FFS, you’ll be in the Supermarket in your Jimjams and dressing gown next…..
Ah whatever, live life how you like. | | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 17:59 - Jun 14 with 1586 views | SK_hoops |
Marks and Spencers socks. I've had pairs for years and they are still going strong. | | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 18:05 - Jun 14 with 1551 views | essextaxiboy |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 15:28 - Jun 14 by BazzaInTheLoft |
Haha this is a forum full of mostly middle age white geezers.
Defo some objections to the Freemasons comment I bet! |
I am 64 and a Freemason , also thinking about a caravan or camper van next year , nearly a full house !
No objections from me 😊 [Post edited 14 Jun 18:08]
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 18:10 - Jun 14 with 1530 views | CateLeBonR |
Henry Hoovers.
I've always struggled with Superdry. Quality is fine but I find the labelling is too ott, although I haven't checked their range recently. I do own one one item of clothing from Superdry (a shirt) and it's one of my favourites. [Post edited 14 Jun 18:10]
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 18:11 - Jun 14 with 1512 views | dmm |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 16:54 - Jun 14 by kensalriser |
'Again' is the key word here. |
Ah, it's so nice that you remember the first time. | | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 18:44 - Jun 14 with 1450 views | Gus_iom |
Fruit of the loom t-shirts.
Unbranded, basic, last for ages. | |
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| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 19:36 - Jun 14 with 1371 views | Hoopstar |
Never in my life did I think the mullet would become cool again.
Can't move for u18s with mullets in my cricket club. |  | | |
| Deeply unfashionable things that are…not bad, actually on 19:43 - Jun 14 with 1346 views | B_Wad |
I have a JI-Sung Park tshirt that I wear every now and then. |  | | |
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