Teddy Boy outfit worn by Paul Culshaw, early 1980s

This suit, made in the 1980s is an example of the original 1950s style when Teddy Boys wore sobre Edwardian-style suits, rather than the exaggerated colourful styles that became popular during the 1970s Teddy Boy revival. The suit was worn by Paul Culshaw, who paid particular attention to period detail and authenticity, drawing on period images and recollections gleaned from his parents. It was made to his specifications by the tailor Jack Geech in Harrow-on-the-Hill, London. It cost about £85.
Paul Culshaw donated his outfit to Brighton & Hove Museums' Renegade collection, which illustrates the history of subcultures in Brighton.
This outfit includes, from top to bottom:

Black wool drape jacket with velvet collar c1980.
(CT003835)

Black and white synthetic striped tie c1980.
(CT003839)

White cotton shirt c1980.
(CT003838)

Grey wool waistcoat with shawl collar and mother-of-pearl buttons, c1980s.
(CT003837)

Metal fob chain with 1940s threepence coin.
(CT003840)

Black wool trousers c1980
(CT003836)