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#1 2010-02-26 09:39:06

lockerloop
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J.Simons closes tomorrow

Just been in to say my goodbyes to all at 2 Russell Street. John and Ken in there today. Shop virtually empty of stock. A very emotional day for many of us. Very strange seeing it like that. I guess the day had to come but I can't tell you what an effect it had on me. If anyone is near central London tomorrow say a last goodbye. Apart from meeting my partner and having kids J.Simons has been the biggest influence on my adult life so this is a big moment. John has lost out on the property he was after on Chiltern Street but he is still looking and wants to open again in central London, on a short term lease and at lower rents than Covent Garden ones. I feel that all UK Ivy enthusiasts should raise a glass to the old place tonight. Goodbye J.Simons.

L.L.

 

#2 2010-02-26 09:55:36

Taylor McIntyre
Son of Ivy...
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Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

I am there tomorrow.

If you see me...   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO073fekFfA

All I want to do is to see John and to nod at him one more time.


Mr. Simons is the absolute Govenor of Ivy outside of the US - Inspired by Lou Austin in London, John surpassed him many times over.

In my opinion his only equal worldwide is Charlie Davidson.

 

#3 2010-02-26 10:23:40

CMC
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Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

Ivy-Style.com will pay $100 to anyone who captures a photo of Russell/Jim/frostmellor@gmail.com. Was he really deformed in a car accident? Explains a lot.


"Negative stuff always backfires on the troll." — Russell Street
"No insight comes from smearing and sneering." — Big Tony
"Find something useful to do." — Nicholas J. Storey

 

#4 2010-02-26 10:39:25

Just Jim
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#5 2010-02-26 10:43:20

Just Jim
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... I wish that stupid bitch Chens hadn't posted on this of all threads. Most out of place...

 

#6 2010-02-26 11:17:44

adam!
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Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

Hmm...I really feel like I've missed something now.
I do hope he/someone opens up shop somewhere else within the next year or two.

...Is Chinsvold serious? I will accept £100(pounds, not dollars...it wouldn't be worth it in dollars) to camp outside the shop from openning to snap our hero....

 

#7 2010-02-26 11:19:36

Big Tony
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"What sort of post-apocalyptic deathscape is this?"
"I don't want to look like a cock hungry sailor after all !!!"
"When it comes to infidelity, broken families, and reckless fatherhood, the underclass are amateurs."

 

#8 2010-02-26 11:21:11

TheWeejun
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"Mr. Weejun is a beast." 1966
www.theweejun.com
theweejun.tumblr.com

 

#9 2010-02-26 11:23:10

adam!
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#10 2010-02-26 11:27:31

Long_Playing
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Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

Any time I start to feel down... I just remember:

"Chensvold attended Cal State Fullerton on a fencing scholarship, where he was conference champion while studying English."

 

#11 2010-02-26 11:37:32

Taylor McIntyre
Son of Ivy...
Posts: 342

Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

I tend not to whine like a girl online..  wink

But what if I was actually deformed?

http://www.happehtheory.com/FamousCulturalWorks/HunchbackOfNotreDame/HunchBackOfNotreDame.jpg

How hurtful it would be reminded of it in this way...

wink

Christian is most unchristian!

 

#12 2010-02-26 11:44:19

Cheeky Monkey
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#13 2010-02-26 11:48:11

Just Jim
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Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

^ It's clearly me - Check the Paraboots!

Come on Chris, a deal's a deal.

 

#14 2010-02-26 11:50:34

Just Jim
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Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

This is an old one - Me & Big John Gall:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y1W4DNTGP8&feature=fvw

Chens has to pay me now too.

Last edited by Just Jim (2010-02-26 11:56:05)

 

#15 2010-02-26 12:06:32

farrago
Ambassador Of Ivy
From: Now in SFO
Posts: 1087

Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

Hilarious stuff, Gents!

I didn't know that Cal State Disneyland was a bastion of sprezzatura....

 

#16 2010-02-26 12:32:18

TheWeejun
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"Mr. Weejun is a beast." 1966
www.theweejun.com
theweejun.tumblr.com

 

#17 2010-02-26 12:34:14

Taylor McIntyre
Son of Ivy...
Posts: 342

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#18 2010-02-26 12:40:54

Taylor McIntyre
Son of Ivy...
Posts: 342

Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

http://bespoke-me.blogspot.com/2008/11/j-simons-traditional-american-clothing.html

 

#19 2010-02-26 12:49:02

Taylor McIntyre
Son of Ivy...
Posts: 342

Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

Oi Chens:

http://bespoke-me.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-link-ivy-style.html

See how my name is before yours here?

Does it burn?

wink

 

#20 2010-02-26 12:56:14

Taylor McIntyre
Son of Ivy...
Posts: 342

Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

Oh Lord - And that Titanic/Iceberg line?  You can't say I didn't give you all the clues from the start!  wink

CMC - We all know what the Cs stand for... And as for the M -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXvV2ALV0bg&feature=fvw


wink

 

#21 2010-02-26 13:25:05

Cheeky Monkey
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#22 2010-02-26 13:39:23

Kingstonian
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From: sea to shining sea
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#23 2010-02-26 13:51:49

Just Jim
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#24 2010-02-26 16:50:42

lockerloop
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Posts: 30

Re: J.Simons closes tomorrow

Yes Kingstonian you're right. It's all horded away. The guy's made millions selling Barracutas to ex-skinheads. He's a typically cunning Jewish schmatter trader who's been ripping us all off for 45 years. We over romanticise him. It's all just business. Just clothes. It's all about margins and getting a good deal. He'll no doubt re-open in a swanky bit of London and start conning us all again with his typically knowing sales patter. Won't be missed. No loss. There's always the internet. Who needs old shops these days?

L.L.

 

#25 2010-02-27 03:15:13

Just Jim
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Last edited by Just Jim (2010-02-27 03:15:44)

 

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