Fab Queer Wardrobe 1980-1990’s
Private Collection of cherished outfits worn in the eighties & nineties.
– COMME DES GARCON, Homme Plus, Large, Black Nylon (type) Fabric, Shirt. 1980’s New York. Excellent Condition. $350.
– EVISU Jean Jacket. Unisex Hand Painted. Label: ‘Crafted with Pride in EVISU XXL’. One outer pocket / no inner pocket. Button fastening, 4 pockets. 100% Cotton. EVISU Premium Quality Kamon tag. Mint condition. $300.
– ‘MATINIQUE The Shirtmaker,’ Men Large Custom Shirt, Black with White Decorative Top Stitch/Trim, Founded in 1973 in Copenhagen. $100.
– GUESS ‘BRITISH FLAG’ Sweater with zipper. Guess Jeans Vintage, 1981. MEN X/Large. 85% Cotton. Purchased New York, 2007. $125.
– JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER, Homme, Size 50. Made in Italy. Embroidered Jacket, Light Olive Green. Detailed Stitching. Covered Buttons. Stripped Lining for 1 inner pocket & inner sleeves. 3 outer pockets. $400.
– CATHOLIC PRIEST ROBE. Early 1900’s. French Choir-Boy Robe White Lace Chorister Garment. Catholic Priest Surplice. Embroidered Chalice & IHS. Label: ‘Bertrand Foucher Inc. Montreal. La Procure du Clergé’. Musée des Filles de Jésus. $225. SOLD
– GUINTA & BEAUCHAMP INC. Montreal tailor founded in 1962. Detachable fur collar, Men Large, Size 42. Custom Made / One of a Kind, Stripped Black & White Wool / Black satin lining. (‘Creation Unique’ written on inner label), Mint Condition. 1 inner pocket / 2 outer pockets. $450.
– DIESEL, ‘Men’s X/Large, Real Leather Coat / Technique Cosmique’, Heavy Winter Coat, Silver Quilted Lining. Can be done up either to the left or to the right as there are loops on either side. One inner pocket. Two outer pockets. New York, 1990’s. $600
– GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Black Silk Tuxedo Shirt. RARE. Men Large Size 46. Possibly Custom Made / Hundreds on pleats on front. Archival Museum Item. Needs some delicate restoration. Incredibly beautiful when seen in person. Acquired in New York, 1980’s. Made in Italy. Appraised at $1200 / Asking $450. (ask to see more photos)
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There’s a brand new dance
But I don’t know its name That people from bad homes Do again and again It’s big and it’s bland Full of tension and fear They do it over there But we don’t do it hereFashion, turn to the left
Fashion, turn to the right Ooh fashion We are the goon squad and we’re coming to town Beep-beep, beep-beepListen to me, don’t listen to me
Talk to me, don’t talk to me Dance with me, don’t dance with me No Beep-beepThere’s a brand new talk
But it’s not very clear, ooh bop That people from good homes Are talking this year, ooh bop, fashion It’s loud and it’s tasteless I’ve not heard it before, ooh bop You shout it while you’re dancing On the dance floor, ooh bop, fashionFashion, turn to the left
Fashion (Right) Fashion We are the goon squad and we’re coming to town Beep-beepListen to me, don’t listen to me
Talk to me, don’t talk to me Dance with me, don’t dance with me No Beep-beep, beep beepOoh bop, do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Fa fa fa fa fashion Ooh bop, do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do Fa fa fa fa fashion, la-la-la-la la la la laOoh bop, do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Fa fa fa fa fashion Ooh bop, do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do Fa fa fa fa fashion, la-la-la-la la la la laFASHION by David Bowie, 1980