Breads Etcetera is a MUST visit breakfast joint in Clapham. The place is a cosy little cafe with very friendly staff, blackboards, exposed brick and low ceilings. They have a very large selection of breads and you can cut them up yourself in a self service type way before toasting them yourself too. Yes, every table is equipped with its own toaster!
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WIN A SIGNED COPY OF CASUALS WITH BARACUTA
We have a signed copy of the new Casuals DVD - the real story of legendary terrace fashion produced by Cass Pennant - alleged gang leader of the notorious ICF and narrated by Peter Hooton lead singer of The Farm - the DVD and case are signed by both.
From Barcelona to Berlin, Milan to Moscow, teenagers are copying fashions and a culture that developed on the streets and terraces of British cities. But how did the football casual subculture come about? What did they stand for? What made them tick?
The film kicks off in London looking at the parallels between Mods and casuals. Mod was originally a London scene so it set –up the debate straight away about where did the 80s casual begin – could the claims of the north be challenged by London or the south who after all gave rise to every fashion subculture before the casual.
To win this signed copy simply answer this question:
“We named our autumn winter 2011 collection after European cities. Can you name one of them?”
Send your answers to Baracuta.g9@gmail.com
For spring summer 2012 we have introduced the Ridley G46 summer parka in Tobacco, Rust and Navy so you can embrace the April showers. The classic parka features the iconic umbrella pattern on the back and has features such as Fraser tartan lining, a metal chain loop hanger, Baracuta engraved buttons and 100% cotton with a coating finish.
The word parka first entered the english language in 1625 and derived from the Nenets language and the word means “animal skin”.
In early history a parka was a type of heavy jacket with a hood, often lined with fur, so as to protect the face from a freezing temperatures and high wind. This kind of garment originally made from caribou or seal was invented by the Eskimos of the Arctic region, who needed clothing that would protect them from extreme wind chill and wetness while hunting and kayaking.
In 1951 the fishtail parka was introduced and began life with the US army. However, in 1960’s Britain the Fishtail Parka took on a whole new life and came to symbolise an entire era and lifestyle….MOD. The rise of the parka lay in its practicality, cheapness and availability. The army surplus coat was ideal for beating the elements either on a scooter, or on the way to a club. Its place in history was assured by the newspaper clippings of Mods and Rockers fighting during the Bank Holiday riots at British coastal resorts.
Nowadays the army’s reject supplies are rarely seen and more fitted options are readily available which vaguely resemble the traditional parka.
BARACUTA Spring Summer 2012 Collection
Spring 12 takes inspiration from Baracuta’s 75 year heritage and built a collection based on the archives of that history. A story of protective outerwear covering 8 decades; from the industrial North West of England, through the Ivy League style of the fifties & sixties, to contemporary outdoor clothing. The archivist is the story of the man who curates these iconic pieces & the objects of his devotion.
BARACUTA SS12 - Golden Virginia Russel G45 Hooded Harrington
Spring 12 takes inspiration from Baracuta’s 75 year heritage and built a collection based on the archives of that history. A story of protective outerwear covering 8 decades; from the industrial North West of England, through the Ivy League style of the fifties & sixties, to contemporary outdoor clothing. The archivist is the story of the man who curates these iconic pieces & the objects of his devotion.
