That sounds interesting. I have seen pictures from Whitby where I understand they have a festival - the people go to great lengths with their attire.

Being shaven headed I don't think it would suit me, but like the look. I also like the Jon Pertwee dandy look - if only I could pull it off.

Ah, yes, a top hat would be a good accessory to go with the outfit. Sounds like you are a frequent attender.

I always found them overpriced. Years ago when I was student I got a lovely old suede jacket, which wasn't that cheap.

During a Summer in America, I loved going to "thrift shops" and got some cool sixties style tops. They were dirt cheap. That's how to do vintage!

As a teenager during the 80’s I strove to create several authentic “looks” from the 60’s and would source clothes from every outlet available – ranging from second hand garments that required alterations and repairs through to tailored items made from my own selected materials and designs.

Before Top Man, Next and River Island took over the high streets and shopping centres in the mid-80’s traditional gents-outfitters and department stores were the staple – but hardly the stockists for what 1 required – my local high street did include a couple of fashion (boutiques?) but again neither really catered for my needs.

I regularly searched second hand shops in Edmonton, Tottenham and Walthamstow but the best outlets for vintage clothing that I knew of (at 14/15) were Flip located near Covent Garden and Johnsons who were located in Kensington Market and on the Kings Road. Also, the Robot (later known as Merc) upstairs in the Carnaby Street flea market was worth a visit.

I don’t have any interest in vintage clothing nowadays although I did recently bid on ebay for a 1985 Style Council tour t-shirt – although I was scared off once the price rose above £30.

What counts as vintage? I have an old Motorbike jacket from '79 if that counts.