Gabicci tends tae be either quite tasty gear (a rare sighting) or, as you point oot as is usually the case, utterly hideous so as to give ye the boak.


Doesnae seem tae be any middle ground where ye find stuff that's merely "okay".

Last edited by The Laird of Enfield (2009-05-04 04:24:58)

I have to admit I have a number of Gabicci cardigans with the fake suede detailing; I have Duffer versions too.  At one point I was obsessed with these and their Yardie stylings......

Still like 'em but don't wear them.

Exactly, Gregory Isaacs.  You were a Duffer fan back in the day, right?

I dig the suedey ones, too...


Recall a thread about Gabicci on modcult. Too lazy to search for this at the moment... I also recall a thread over there where some kid wanted a "Marriott Smedley" and he got pointed towards the Gabicci retro range and this whole thread ended up in someone questioning the kid's authenticity and in banter about emulating idols, individualism and whatnot... the usual modcult stuff...

i baught a limited edition Gabicc a few months back from stuarts in sheps bush french navy colour with seudey patch pockets and collar detail, buttons to the top... looks ace with some slim chinos and black tasseled Weejies (from Ken )  ...mod/ soul boy stylie ?

Ah Gabicci.....actually an english firm based in London, now owned by the bloke who owned Joe Blogg's (well it was at one time, not sure if he still owns it?)

Love the Gabicci. I have a few now, and had a few over the years. Agreed a lot of their stuff is hideous, very "old man" style......but there are some gems to be had. I picked up a lovely cream button through, collared cardie with contrasting black collar and placket...just waiting for an improvement in the weather to sport it!


Not sure I get all this for the young ones stuff.......I don't believe in dressing too young, but with the right gear these so called lounder ones can still look good.

Last edited by Prof Kelp (2009-05-05 03:19:57)

I have quite a lot of Gabicci stuff that I bought from an old department store that catered to the "older gent". For me it's always had a goodfellas, wise guy feel to the style which I love. Interesting to see it in the younger trendier stores now costing four times as much.
I also must agree with the good Professor that as long as it's worn tastefully and well styled, the louder styles can still look great on a more mature cat!