The language is evocative and brilliant, conjuring pictures and my own memories. Taking us on his journey guided by fashion through youth styles as he followed them, Mods - Skin - Southern Soul - Punk - Blitz, including nods to styles he despised, justifiably dismissive while contextualising Oi Skins, arrogant about late 80’s ravers - the lack of sharp fashion crushed his sensibility.

He pieces together history that I experienced in a detailed and exciting way.