TEDDY ( COSH) BOYS, 50’S SLANG + PLAYLIST

Hey Teddy! Did you hear about Tumblr? – said no one in the 1950’s. Aint that a bite…

Fine overcoats, wicked cardigans and baked biscuits ( def: to make records) are a few ingredients to being a vintage Teddy Boy. Now you don’t need a load of bread to dress like the iconic crusin’ for a brusin’ lad. A few of pieces you might already have in the current subterranean ( hipster) era, such as denim jackets, a washed cycled denim and footwear style slip on. History tales that the rebellious lads were heavily introduced when American Rock n Roll was slam jammin’. Prior being called the Cosh Boys, the Daily Express was one of the first publications to pin the lads to further be called the Teddy Boys.  Smother your face in Howard Johnson’s Coconut Cake, cause we are bringing the party confetti.

Now Jelly roll your hair and find yourself a dolly.

Here the Teddy Boys speak for themselves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo6PBuh3tRg

Playlist:

1. Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock
2. The Love Generation – 1968 Album
3. Janis Joplin – Piece of my heart
4. Buddy Holly – Rave on!
5. Jimi Hendrix – Voodoo Child
6. Johnny Cash – Walk the line – Ring of Fire

and…a little something to throw over for the casual Teddy. – J.Crew