09 Feb 2011, first of a new generation of fixié hipster spotted near Waterloo.
Bianchi Pista (no bar tape, front brake, fixed, flat pedals no retention)
Floppy hair and white ipod headphones
Rolled up jeans
Deck Shoes (no socks)
Green jumper (no shirt, midriff and lower back exposed to the morning air)
Leather satchel worn like a courier bag
Wobbling past everyone in the drops to jump a red light.
I'm assuming this was an early example of the next generation of Tory hipster? I'm only guessing as as he had come from the direction of Clapham, was well into his 30s and looked quite well fed. Maybe he was an early adopter in the long standing tradtion of west London fashion following three years behind the bleeding edge of London's famous east London. Or could it be that the original proponents of deck shoes, ray-bans and floppy fringes have reclaimed their look from those theiving, unwashed east end oiks and will be taking fixié culturé back to the wine bars, regatas and rugby pubs of Clapham and Surrey? I certainly hope so.
09 Feb 2011, first of a new generation of fixié hipster spotted near Waterloo.
Wobbling past everyone in the drops to jump a red light.
I'm assuming this was an early example of the next generation of Tory hipster? I'm only guessing as as he had come from the direction of Clapham, was well into his 30s and looked quite well fed. Maybe he was an early adopter in the long standing tradtion of west London fashion following three years behind the bleeding edge of London's famous east London. Or could it be that the original proponents of deck shoes, ray-bans and floppy fringes have reclaimed their look from those theiving, unwashed east end oiks and will be taking fixié culturé back to the wine bars, regatas and rugby pubs of Clapham and Surrey? I certainly hope so.