completely off topic! Lambretta Parka

[Surrey_Albion]

My Parka has seen better days ( the 60s before anyone else says it) and in Horley we only have Charity shops and cafes so was going to pop into Brighton as I am off work and treat myself. Could anyone recomend any shops that may stock fishtail Lambretta Parkas? Any clues as to where to shop is much appreciated, thanks

 

[Shy Talk]

The only place I could find one, about 3 years ago was the army surplus shop in Kensington Gardens. I first tried the shop at the bottom of New England Road, as that was where I bought one in 1964, but they had none left. P.S. They're not Lambretta parkas, they're made in Germany- don't think my dad ever did forgive me for buying that.

 

[ManOnTheRun]

Is Jump The Gun still around? That used to be the place to go for all things Mod related. Somewhere in the North Laine area. I probably could google it but can't be arsed. Good luck finding you coat.

 

[Surrey_Albion]

Thank you both for replies, tried google I can get one online but I'm fast becoming a fat bastard and wanted to try it on lol

 

[unklbrian]

Try Immediate in Sydney St , probably better than JtG for Parkas
BTW - the genuine article is American not German

 

[Shy Talk]

Try Immediate in Sydney St , probably better than JtG for Parkas
BTW - the genuine article is American not German

They may have been originaly, but mine was German. I tried to hide it by unpicking the German flag on the sleeve, but the label was spotted by my dad.

 

[WildWood]

If Ian @ Immediate in North Laines doesn't have one (an original American one that is, not a Lambretta one) then he'll know where to get one. If you have a small fortune, you could go to the Pretty Green shop in South Laines, as they have just reproduced Jimmys Parka from Quadrophenia, complete with Who symbol on the back, but it was a few quid last time I looked.

 

[wellquickwoody]

in South Laines

WTF?!
The Lanes man, The Lanes!:banghead:

 

[4-p]

North Laines ... South Laines

North Laine

The Lanes

:thumbup:

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Strangely enough I was looking at Parka's online yesterday. Set you back around £220-£230 but google 'mod clothing London retail' (or something like that) and you'll find three or four stores in London where you can try them on. Horley isn't a huge jump from W1 and there looked like a good store in W10 too - Notting Hill.

 

[Vegas Seagull]

If Ian @ Immediate in North Laines doesn't have one (an original American one that is, not a Lambretta one) then he'll know where to get one. If you have a small fortune, you could go to the Pretty Green shop in South Laines, as they have just reproduced Jimmys Parka from Quadrophenia, complete with Who symbol on the back, but it was a few quid last time I looked.

£500 when I asked, it is a sensational one off

 

[The Modfather]

As others have suggested your first port if call should be Ian at immediate

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Or just stop being a mod you mid life crisis menace.

There's nothing sadder than seeing the procession of well past their sell by date faces and their rocker counterparts with their brycreem bonces and their Triumph Bonnevilles weaving down Madeira drive every year.

 

[MACROBLUE]

My Parka has seen better days ( the 60s before anyone else says it) and in Horley we only have Charity shops and cafes so was going to pop into Brighton as I am off work and treat myself. Could anyone recomend any shops that may stock fishtail Lambretta Parkas? Any clues as to where to shop is much appreciated, thanks

Saw some down the Portobello Rd recently.

 

[WildWood]

WTF?!
The Lanes man, The Lanes!:banghead:

I live in Chichester - what do I know?!

 

[Surrey_Albion]

Appreciate the replies, I couldn't go today in the end, found one online for 135 but they added a Ltax" (don't specify what this is ) and also 45 quid P and P!! Will leave early for footy on Saturday and go to the suggestions, thanks again

 

[Vegas Seagull]

I live in Chichester - what do I know?!

You should know that The Lanes & more specifically Jimmys Alley aka little east street is the worldwide spiritual home of Modland & as such should be treated accordingly!

 

[The Large One]

My Parka has seen better days ( the 60s before anyone else says it) and in Horley we only have Charity shops and cafes so was going to pop into Brighton as I am off work and treat myself. Could anyone recomend any shops that may stock fishtail Lambretta Parkas? Any clues as to where to shop is much appreciated, thanks

Just messaged Si (Ian's business partner) at Immediate.

They have some in stock ranging from £40 - £100.

 

[Surrey_Albion]

[MENTION=257]The Large One[/MENTION] Nice one!! Many thanks

 

[Superphil]

My Parka has seen better days ( the 60s before anyone else says it) and in Horley we only have Charity shops and cafes so was going to pop into Brighton as I am off work and treat myself. Could anyone recomend any shops that may stock fishtail Lambretta Parkas? Any clues as to where to shop is much appreciated, thanks

Army Surplus place in Merstham (sp) just on the A23 before redhill, used to have parkas, some years ago mind, but might be worth a look.