Clash/Pistols question
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Sam Handwich
Striker
The Clash looked miles better than the Pistols in the early years(there was only ever early years for Johnny and co)
Wasn’t it just the trend at the time?
cluffy
Striker
Yeah but the clothes they got were original designs from the SEX shop in the Kings Road. I.e. they started the trend
Jonny5
Goalkeeper
I prefer the Clash over the pistols just cause they had a bit more about themDo you reckon The Clash just copied the Pistols image/wardrobe?
Obviously Vivienne and Malcom dressed the Pistols but did Bernie Rhodes get a job lot of gear from them too?
Just wondered! I don’t mind the clash but they seem a bit like they jumped on the bandwagon
I thought it was an American thing ??
cluffy
Striker
Nope.
They were influenced by Ramones musically but dressed differently obviously
Think the Pistols were going while Joe was still in the 101ers & he thought they were great, but I definitely don’t believe the Clash just copied the Pistols.
The alternative fashion thing was going long before the Pistols formed, just Malcolm & Vivienne used them as marketing on stage, but the whole punk subculture was there regardless of the Pistols, they just possibly advertised to quite a bit.
So no.
However, my post is based purely on books & documentaries, cos I wasn’t born. Even those that were born on this board wouldn’t have been there as the nearest thing you’ll get is a gig or music press & there wasn’t many gigs to actually get too, especially up here. Pistols wise Northallerton might be nearest? Or Boro.
The alternative fashion thing was going long before the Pistols formed, just Malcolm & Vivienne used them as marketing on stage, but the whole punk subculture was there regardless of the Pistols, they just possibly advertised to quite a bit.
So no.
However, my post is based purely on books & documentaries, cos I wasn’t born. Even those that were born on this board wouldn’t have been there as the nearest thing you’ll get is a gig or music press & there wasn’t many gigs to actually get too, especially up here. Pistols wise Northallerton might be nearest? Or Boro.
Everybody is allowed their opinion, but you’ve just made the silliest post since silly posts were invented with the sole purpose of being silly. Silly billy.
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citybythesea
Winger
NoDo you reckon The Clash just copied the Pistols image/wardrobe?
Obviously Vivienne and Malcom dressed the Pistols but did Bernie Rhodes get a job lot of gear from them too?
Just wondered! I don’t mind the clash but they seem a bit like they jumped on the bandwagon
Lord Nigle
Midfield
Both bands had their own image. The stencilled shirts military type clothing. The shop Boy on the Kings Road was where you could get a lot of the Clash gear whilst Sex/Seditionnaries was the shop for the Pistols clothing. Kahn and Bell in Birmingham also sold the clothing. As a punk at the time you could buy original vintage clothing add a few things from the above and that was the look. In my mind the Pistols look was more iconic whilst the early Clash look was a bit derivative.
Mickdundee
Winger
I thought Malcolm/Westwood got the idea from Malcolm’s attempts at managing the New York Dolls?
Sam Handwich
Striker
They look sartorially challenged here like. I'm only pleased it's Black and White.
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Thurston
Winger
Ironic considering that The Sex Pistols were literally created just for the purpose of promoting Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood’s designer clothes shop.
