Last week I received a copy of my 'True' t-shirt, the collaboration with Borders & Frontiers, in the post. I am thrilled to see my Uncle Billy committed for all eternity onto an item of clothing. I look at him and I see a true rebel, a true rough diamond and a piece of true rock 'n' roll history. He was the real deal.
I only wish I also had photos of my father when he was young too as he also was a teddy boy, and was a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. He played in his band right up until I was about 6 years old before he retired from music. I used to go and see his band practice every Saturday afternoon at the Working Mens Club. I would sit myself slap bang in the centre of the dancefloor, cross legged with a glass of red cola and watch him play drums. I remember it so vividly. He used to give his old snare drums to play with...much to the Queen Mums annoyance!
I love the fact that the t-shirt itself is cream, rather than white, which enhances the vintage image.
I am wearing it with vintage leather shorts; vintage hat; Topshop Unique shoes; DKNY suspenders; random over-knee socks.
Whilst prancing around taking photo's I was listening to a bit of psychobilly in the form of one of my favourite all-time bands, The Cramps.
Queen Michelle
The tee looks great, v. cool that it's actually a photo of your uncle. Obviously style runs in the family!
Posted by: faddict | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 07:12
You look absolutely fantastic! I've been wanting some garter suspenders for a while too now, but I seriously cant find any non cheesy non overly sexy ones! You really do look great though.
Posted by: eli | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 07:48
Queeny, you and your Uncle Billy are true originals. Badass. Love it.
Posted by: Lady Winona of Likey | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 08:12
looks super-cool
Posted by: Freya | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 08:53
Looks brilliant! What size are you sporting? Also Queens thought you might be interested in the Funk Fair that's happening in Edinburgh on 2nd May...it's usually worth the megabus ride through
http://www.thesilvercard.co.uk/4/4/Funk_Fair/Funk_Fair_-_Saturday_2nd_May,_10am_-_5pm.html
Posted by: cara | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 09:01
Cara, I am wearing the small. I'll have a peek at that link. I do like a jaunt to Edinburgh!
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 09:48
Wow, your outfit is great!!! I really adore your style!!!
Posted by: pink19 | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 09:50
Gorgeous - love it :-D might have to get me one of those (when i'm off my shopping ban lol)
xxxc
Posted by: Cassiopeia | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 10:51
wow it looks great
nice suspenders!
Posted by: Laura | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 11:08
That's a supremely cool outfit!
Posted by: calamityjem | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 14:01
What a fantastic tribute to Uncle Billy - so glad the shirt turned out to your liking!
Posted by: Sal | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 14:32
The tee looks awesome! Especially how you styled it (as usual!) On man you are killing me with these videos! Lux and Ivy were two of the coolest people I ever met and I still can't believe that Lux is gone ): Live performances were such a mad scene!
XXX
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 15:11
I know - Lux Interior was amazing and he rocked shiny PVC like no-one else! A real loss to music when he died.
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 15:27
Fan-bloody-tastic outfit!
I've been on the hunt for a pair of leather shorts, and seeing this just makes me more determined to find a pair.
I love, also, that your dad was a rockstar. So much cooler than mine ;)
Posted by: Anika | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 16:02
I just remembered... somewhere in the chaos that is my home I have a mixtape that Lux made. Crazy stuff, absolutely brilliant! Now I'm gonna have to try and find it...
Posted by: Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 16:10
The garter idea is completely unique - and I think we all know that totally new ideas are hard to come by! Awesome!
Posted by: Sarah A. | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 17:05
I am slightly (okay, totally) in love with those shoes. And I think that hat is a lovely touch to the outfit.
Posted by: LBJ | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 19:28
It's nice to see a modelled picture of the top. And I must say I'm quite tempted. Curse my utter lack of cash!
Also, we like all the same music! Every time you mention another band I'm like 'how did you know?!'. Quite strange, really. Get out of my brain!
Anyway, back to the task in hand. That is a very nice, and unique, outfit you re donning there. Bravo!
Posted by: Heather | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 20:35
I read minds Heather ;) I'm also sending you telepathic signals to buy my t-shirt...
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 20:41
The suspenders over the shorts are ingenious! I love how simple a touch it is, yet it elevates the entire outfit. Very vintage cool. I love this look on you.
Posted by: Hannah | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 21:18
You look great!!! I love the suspenders with the shorts... I tried to make that work this weekend and I looked more like a 'lady of the night'... oh dear ;)
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Posted by: Celine | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 22:01
Och I'm sure you didn't look like a 'lady of the night' Celine!
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 22:09
That is so cool, your uncle is immortalized!
Posted by: eyeliah | Monday, 20 April 2009 at 23:41
i absolutely love the story of you watching your dad's band as a six year old. so great. the shirt is awesome, and even more so because of the meaning behind it.
Posted by: ash | Tuesday, 21 April 2009 at 00:00
What a great outfit!
Posted by: SarahJayne @ Knockout Clothing | Tuesday, 21 April 2009 at 00:58