What style of trousers?

[DanielJones]

Not being an expert on such matter I thought I'd confer with those in the know. What style of trousers are these? They look similar to the ones that was with his Bold Suit but not as long and baggy. I guess they may be new but they could also be vintage. Are they a European style maybe? My guess is that they are new manufacture on the lines of an older European style. Any ideas my friends?

Cheers!

Dan

 

[J. M. Stovall]

Off Topic Alert

I am interested in the pants too, but I just wanted to comment on his hat.
I've only seen him in a brown fedora until now, that one's nice too.

 

[DanielJones]

Referal

It can be seen in the Hats section.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Marc Chevalier]

The style of the trousers is mid to late 1950s: after the Bold Look, but before the tubular, skinny-legged look of the early '60s. Jackets made in this time had narrower lapels, but not as narrow as those of, say, 1964. Think Georgio Armani, circa 1986.

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[J. M. Stovall]

It can be seen in the Hats section.

Cheers!

Dan

Thanks, I didn't see those last posts on that thread. It's also interesting how he wears them, kind of brim flat and wavy. Looks right for him.

 

[DanielJones]

The style of the trousers is mid to late 1950s: after the Bold Look, but before the tubular, skinny-legged look of the early '60s. Jackets made in this time had narrower lapels, but not as narrow as those of, say, 1964. Think Georgio Armani, circa 1986.

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Ah, I see. Thanks Marc. So I presume this style could be fairly easy to find?

Cheers!

Dan

 

[J. M. Stovall]

It looks like those pants don't have any pleats either. Just a good crease.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

No pleats, I believe. You can also find later '50s trousers with only one pleat on each side, instead of the usual two.

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[Marc Chevalier]

So I presume this style could be fairly easy to find?

Not easy at all, these days.

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[herringbonekid]

they look more early to mid 50s to me.
i'm almost shocked to see such a public figure (and cool/good looking figure) wearing high waisted trousers. could it catch on ?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

They seem way too pegged at the cuff to be early '50s. Also, they'd almost certainly not have a flat front. We can meet at the mid, though.

(British trousers may have been different on these points. When were the Teddy Boys around?)

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[Mike in Seattle]

Belt loops

And the top of the belt loops are set down from the top of the waistband about 1/2" or so.

 

[herringbonekid]

( i thought i saw pleats at first...seems not)

we really need to have a word in Johnny's ear about those wristbands and doc martin boots.

 

[herringbonekid]

And the top of the belt loops are set down from the top of the waistband about 1/2" or so.

which brings you to the conclusion......?

 

[herringbonekid]

(British trousers may have been different on these points. When were the Teddy Boys around?)

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i wasn't thinking british. i was thinking american.

(i don't want to think about teddy boys).

 

[Salv]

They seem way too pegged at the cuff to be early '50s. Also, they'd almost certainly not have a flat front. We can meet at the mid, though.

(British trousers may have been different on these points. When were the Teddy Boys around?)

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Teds first appeared in the early 50s, and Johnny's trousers do resemble early Ted style - a bit too long though. Note these chaps in the background:

Original Teds looked nothing like the cartoon Teds you see nowadays in their drapes and brothel creepers. Check these smooth geezers:

 

[resortes805]

whip belt

Depp's got his belt buckle to the side...now that's hep!

 

[jml90]

What am I missing that is special about these?

 

[DanielJones]

we really need to have a word in Johnny's ear about those wristbands and doc martin boots.

I'd have to agree, the Doc Martin's are great for all day on your feet, but they don't dress up very well. Oh well, could be worse, he could have worn flip flops. So the Doc's aren't that bad.
Now that bandana on the wrist was 80's stoner thing, not too sure about it though because it covers up a few other items (and I guess it could make a handy sweat wiper if one is prone to too much moisture), but some of the bracelets he wears are made by his daughter, like the brightly colored hearts number. Can't fault a father for loving his children and wearing what they make for him.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

Not easy at all, these days.

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Bummer. I wonder if they coud be had at a vintage clothing expo?

Cheers!

Dan