Rebel Threads: Clothing of the Bad, Beautiful & Misunderstood

I heard the author talking about his book on the radio. I was intrigued and bought a copy.This is good. It gives some pertinent historical and social context to the youth cults (with the exception of wartime ‘Spivs’)whose clothing is featured in this book. The clothing is from the authors own collection and are photographed on plain, headless manikins. A wise idea in my opinion because this is serious stuff and who wore it is better left to our imagination. I’m old enough to remember many of the subcultures featured but was always on the outside of it all, as were most young people. I recommend this book.

really interesting way of presenting the way it was in the 60's and 70's... if youmwnt to know about street fashion then, this is a musr read

Lovely book bought as a present for a fashionista 15 year old!

incredible history of underground fashion from post WW2 to punk. Fantastic images with stills from the time. fashion for the people by the people.invaluable reference for the fashion student and everyone interested in fashion and textiles. must have book