What We Wore : 80s Glasgow

"Homemade haircut, yellow PVC shoulder bag, leather coat, probably from Paddy's Market. My Doc Marten shoes were my greatest expense - I think they cost at least £60 then. What I'd pay now for a comfy pair of Clarks” 

(Annabel Wright, The Pastels, 1987)

Photography ©Stephen McRobbie, courtesy of Annabel Wright

From Dazed & Confused's article on the Glasgow music scene in the 80s. A must-read, must-see for anyone interested in the Sounds of 80s Young Scotland. Stars and fans dig into their archives and share their personal photos from that era.

What We Wore : 80s Glasgow 

Dazed & Confused Magazine

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Stephen & Frances in the park.

Stephen McRobbie (The Pastels) & Frances McKee (The Vaselines) in the Botanic Gardens, Glasgow. (circa ?)
Photo by & ©Eugene Kelly - The Vaselines via @Nippy Sweetie

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Blue Hoops & Leather Breeks

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A seemingly gobsmaked Stephen Pastel in fetching blue-hooped sweater and leather breeks.
Circa 1984-1985.












Source: Tim Sliwinski
Image: ©Paul Groovy (apparently)

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The Pastels - Oxford, 1992

The Pastels (Live at the Jericho Tavern, Oxford, 1992)

Source : TwinkAndWink - ©unknown

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Stephen McRobbie - The Pastels, 1986

Stephen McRobbie - The Pastels, 1986
Photo ©Jim Barr

From 'A Scene in Between' ©Sam Knee

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Stephen Pastel : ‘Alphaville-esque’

Stephen Pastel : ‘Alphaville-esque’ (Glasgow Subway, 1984)
Image ©Annabel Wright

From Sam Knee’s forthcoming book : ‘A Scene in Between'

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The Pastels : Ladyfest 2013 Warm-Up show poster.

The Pastels : Ladyfest 2013 Warm-Up show poster.
Based on the same Annabel Wright artwork that featured on the band's 'Slow Summits' album and 'Summer Rain' cassette.

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The Pastels : Million Tears

The Pastels : Million Tears / Surprise Me (Label detail)
Creation Records CRE 011 (1984)
Photo : Carole Segal / Sleeve : Annabel Wright+Stephen McRobbie
Source : Shadow-Side

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