This Is England

I've finally got started on my epic dvd pile (its kept company by my book pile and magazine pile) and watched This Is England. Stunning film - set in England in 1983 it tells the story of a twelve year old boy who finds mentors and friends in a group of skins. Surprisingly poignant and sensitive - the violence is restrained and measured, certainly not gratuitous. Touches on universal themes of belonging, loneliness, family and values. 

And I LOVED the costumes - skinny denim (blue, bleached, acidwash), fitted Ben Sherman checked shirts, suspenders, docs, army jackets, diy tattoos. This will DEF be a style influence.

Clockwise from Top Right: Citizens Of Humanity Hesher denim vest, Rag & Bone Spring 09, Sass & Bide Neon ripped jeans, Frye Engineer boot, Dr Martens Floral boot, Rag & Bone Spring 09 x 2, Alexander McQueen "God Save McQueen" Sweater.

Sources: Google Images, Net-A-Porter, Style.Com