Teddy Boys

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Definition

The Teddy Boy look was popularized during the 1950’s in the UK. The look is often associated with American ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ but was inspired by Edwardian fashion.

Website Links

http://www.teddyboyfederation.co.uk/ This is a great website dedicated to Teddy Boys. It shows a detailed history of the culture’s origins.

http://www.fashion-era.com/1950s/1950s_4_teenagers_teddy_boys.htm This web link looks at Teddy Boy fashion.

http://www.teddygirl.co.uk/essay.htm This is a great link to Ken Russell’s 1955 photographic essay ‘Bombsite Boudiccas’, it look s at Teddy Girl’s fashion.

http://www.punk77.co.uk/punkhistory/tedsandpunks.htm This article looks at the conflicts between Teddy Boys and Punks.

Further Reading

Scala, M. (2001) Diary of a Teddy Boy: A Memoir of the Long Sixties. Headline Review.

Further Images

1950's illustration of Elvis Presley sporting a Teddy Boy style quiff

1959, romantic illustration

1950's photograph of The Drifters

1950's photograph of a Teddy Boy in a draye jacket

1950's photograph of a Teddy Boy style quiff