WHEN THE TEDDY BOYS RULED
As long as we’re on the subject of men’s vintage fashion, we might as well bring up our all-time favorite male look: The British Teddy Boy. Inspired by Edwardian fashion and fueled by rock n’ roll, the Teds were the coolest. Their hair was strictly greaser, and there was more than a pinch of rockabilly – long jackets with velvet collars, embroidered vests, stovepipe pants, and creepers. They even had their own dance called “The Creep.” They all idolized the American singer Gene “Be-Bop-A-Lula “ Vincent. Be still my heart….
We happen to have a weakness for rockabilly music and fashion and vintage cars so we feel obliged to remind readers about the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend coming up April 5 – 8. It’s all happening at the Gold Coast Hotel (much more affordable than The Hard Rock) and the weekend event includes nonstop rockabilly bands and dancing, jitterbug and burlesque contests, a slick vintage car show and everybody is dressed up like greasers, hipsters and pin-up girls! Vendors from everywhere will be selling clothes, shoes, accessories, Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran records etc. (Be sure to visit our reader Cynthia’s booth My Vintage Hut.) This gathering attracts rockabillies from all over the world and they look fabulous. Elvis LIVES!