Time for some 1960s/1970s shiny PVC mac-spotting on the Kings Road, Chelsea, London. I haven't put timings on these clips as that would spoil all the fun. There are some nice macs to be spotted in all the clips, including some lovely maxis/floorsweepers. Enjoy! PS - Must admit I really enjoyed watching these clips from a bygone era - so much of interest to see. Oh to be a time traveller!
(1) Maxi Wear (on the Kings Road, London) in 1970. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXFV7EZtsQs
(2) 1960s Kings Road (Swinging Sixties, London Fashion). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfbyWITJjE4
(3) 1966 (Kings Road, London). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xi6g30copg
(4) 1969 (Kings Road, London). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELBvd5cFKR0
Many thanks - an enjoyable watch and made a change from films or TV drama I particularly enjoyed the sighting of the long red /orange pvc mac in the final clip at around 3.20. I liked the length and the way it flapped and it appeared to have a real shine. The style reminded me of the yellow one worn by Jane Asher which you put up recently.
Very nice extra-length coats, maybe they once undergo a revival.
Street sweepers lost their jobs, they finally got back to work
as hot pants came into fashion.
My goodness Rothboy these scenes bring back such memories. I lived in a bedsit just off Kings Road for a few months in 1965 (nothing at all pretentious, just one small room) when the area was only just beginning to be part of the so-called swinging London. Yes shiny macs were common there but of the more expensive variety in the area, worn by the so-called Sloane Rangers who were girls living in flats paid for by their rich daddy. They were the epitome of the Kinks’ “dedicated followers of fashion “ which was a great enjoyment to me through the 60s seeing the emergence of minis and lots of plastic and PVC raincoats. I recall seeing many more plastic raincoats in and around Carnaby Street and Oxford Street where the three branches of C&A stocked a cornucopia of lovely rainwear.
I was delighted to see in the second video at 3.39 a floral Mac that was identical to the one worn by my girlfriend (later to become my wife) which she was wearing on our first blind date and many others after.
The wonderful minis and shiny Macs were both gloriously fashionable until the end of 1968 when we left England so fortunately we missed the ghastly Maxi coats and dresses and all the other sad fashions of the early 70s. Things only improved in 1976 with the introduction of the long hooded translucent plastic Mac and jelly jackets.
Thanks so much for reviving memories of those golden days of my life.
bethbennett202 wrote: ↑February 14th, 2023, 1:54 pm
You won't see this today on the kings Road or anywhere else they were the best times for vinyl macs
Certainly were Beth - the scene today is very bleak indeed!
niton wrote: ↑February 14th, 2023, 4:51 pm
Many thanks - an enjoyable watch and made a change from films or TV drama I particularly enjoyed the sighting of the long red /orange pvc mac in the final clip at around 3.20. I liked the length and the way it flapped and it appeared to have a real shine. The style reminded me of the yellow one worn by Jane Asher which you put up recently.
Cheers Niton - glad you enjoyed them. Something a little different!
Priscilla wrote: ↑February 14th, 2023, 7:35 pm
My goodness Rothboy these scenes bring back such memories. I lived in a bedsit just off Kings Road for a few months in 1965 (nothing at all pretentious, just one small room) when the area was only just beginning to be part of the so-called swinging London. Yes shiny macs were common there but of the more expensive variety in the area, worn by the so-called Sloane Rangers who were girls living in flats paid for by their rich daddy. They were the epitome of the Kinks’ “dedicated followers of fashion “ which was a great enjoyment to me through the 60s seeing the emergence of minis and lots of plastic and PVC raincoats. I recall seeing many more plastic raincoats in and around Carnaby Street and Oxford Street where the three branches of C&A stocked a cornucopia of lovely rainwear.
I was delighted to see in the second video at 3.39 a floral Mac that was identical to the one worn by my girlfriend (later to become my wife) which she was wearing on our first blind date and many others after.
The wonderful minis and shiny Macs were both gloriously fashionable until the end of 1968 when we left England so fortunately we missed the ghastly Maxi coats and dresses and all the other sad fashions of the early 70s. Things only improved in 1976 with the introduction of the long hooded translucent plastic Mac and jelly jackets.
Thanks so much for reviving memories of those golden days of my life.
You are very welcome Priscilla - so glad you enjoyed them. Something a little different!
rubgum wrote: ↑February 14th, 2023, 6:10 pm
Very nice extra-length coats, maybe they once undergo a revival.
Street sweepers lost their jobs, they finally got back to work
as hot pants came into fashion.
Would LOVE to see a revival - can't see it though sadly!
PS - Must admit I really enjoyed watching these clips from a bygone era - so much of interest to see. Oh to be a time traveller! 
