I would like to issue a disclaimer about this Where You At Wednesday. It is possible that some of these brands weren’t early 90′s, but that was the theme I was going for. I’m about to do the research, so if I was wrong on the date, get over it. Also, it’s very possible many of these clothing brands are still in business and doing quite well. I have no idea, that’s why I’m finding it out. However, they are on this list because I haven’t seen anyone wearing them in quite some time.
BUGLE BOY
Here we go, right away I was wrong. Apparently Bugle Boy was most popular in the 80′s. Created acctually in 1977 by Dr. William Mow. Cross-stiching and elastic cuffs at the bottom of the jeans were staples in Bugle Boy denim. The brand declared bankruptcy in 2001, but can still be seen from time to time.
NO FEAR
These shirts were semi-popular back when I was in middle school, even though I never had one. Created in 1989, the company is apparently still around and has 450 employees as well as a deal with SoBe to create No Fear themed energy drinks. They also sponsor Nascar driver Boris Said as well as TEAM PACQUIAO on occassion.
BODY GLOVE (specific to color-changing shirts)
YES, I am aware that Body Glove is still popular in the surf community, with over $10 million in revenue as recently as 2007. What this is in reference to is those shirts that they used to make that changed color based on body-heat and touch. You could scrunch up the black shirt in your hands and get all types of different colors. Does anyone else remember this? I couldn’t find a picture to save my life, if someone gets one, email that ish to me. Those things were unbelievable. I would rock one now. So seriously, WHERE THEY AT (ANY)DAY?
JNCO Jeans
JNCO jeans were popular in the mid 90′s with the hardcore skater peeps. It was founded in 1985 and the name actually stands for “Judge None Choose One.” They first caught fire out in LA before spreading to the rest of the nation. They were especially known for their wide legs, some of which went over 50 inches. They can still be found in certain regions of the US at JC Penny, but no longer produce the wide-leg jeans they became “famous” for. As of early October 2009, their website was down and “under construction” to come back soon.
BIG DOGS Clothing
Just one of these pictures wasn’t enough. As you can see from the above examples, it’s quite possible that BIG DOGS clothing company makes the corniest shirts of all time. You can still find a few BIG DOGS outlets around, as they approach their 30 year anniversary. I have no idea who buys this stuff. I do know that as a child, blog contributor Sliz, had a brief modeling gig with them. Perhaps that’s when they went downhill. Who really knows? They do hold an annual parade for charity though, which is nice.
BIG JOHNSON SHIRTS
Ahhhh, the Big Johnson shirt. The Holy Grail of a Redneck Beach Bum. I couldn’t find hardly any information on these, just a ton of places to buy them. Apparently they are still quite popular. Am I missing something here?????
I’m very confused by the Big Johnson tagline, “We Make It Easy for You to Go Down.” Doesn’t that seem kinda contradictory to the Big Johnson claim?
i was thinking the same thing as Soda – wouldn’t it be harder for someone to go down on a big johnson versus a small one? I can only offer some of my observations as backup, but from my perspective, whenever I’m getting domes, it definitely looks like the girl is doing work, and it doesn’t look easy.
of the 6 brands touched on in this post, I was a owner of items from 3 of them back in the day; I had a few ‘No Fear’ shirts – but those quickly got lame after 6th grade. Anyone remember the ‘No Rules’ counterpart? And yes, I was a Big Dogs model for a season (just one) and was given some schwagg; I think at one point I had a shirt, a pair of boxers and a pair of shorts. Most of their attire was targeted towards those ‘plus size’ dudes; and i was always a skinny kid so it didn’t really fit. I had a pair of black JNCO jeans that I got at goodwill and wore once (with an abercrombie sweater) and never again because of all the flak I got at school. Never owned ‘any Big Johnson’ or ‘Body Glove’ gear, but I was a Bugle Boy – ALL THE WAY. that shit was the jam. I seem to remember the color-changing shirts to have been produced by benneton, but maybe Body Glove had some too that I didnt know about.
two other brands that totally belong on this list – ‘Hang Ten’ and ‘Umbro’
I also should have perhaps included the “____ is life….the rest is just details” bonanza.
Slizwald Murphy….smh at most of that comment.
color changing shirts – are you talking about hypercolor
Butta!!! I think so!! Winner Winner, I’m broke so pay for your own dinner!
yeah i was husky as a kid and had a couple big dogs tshirts and i wore them.
as far as body glove, something else they are known for now is their cell phone accessories business. as a customer of their accessories gotta say they are real straight.
Team Pacquiao has got NO FEAR, Cotto better come correct.
Just remembered MOSSIMO! Do they still make shit?
Mossimo is sold through Target. They have gotten away from being sold in Skate/Surf shops and are just marketed now as teen designer clothing
Hey, I was just watching the Bonnie Hunt Show. Chris Kattan from Saturday Night Live was her guest and he was wearing one of those color changing shirts. He said he just bought it at American Apparel. I remember those shirts from the 90′s. They were called Hyper Color.
The “JNCO” jeans that say HeatWave on them, and are reflective, aren’t JNCO, you retard. As a melbourne shuffler I know for a god-given fact that those are phat pants, the guy’s website is:
http://www.heatwaveonline.multiply.com
…If you don’t believe me.
Wow, AAS\\Elektrik. You are correct, I probably should have noticed that. But let me step back and put my “ownage gloves” on for a minute:
1. Yeah, not knowing that makes me the “retard”
2. Melbourne Shuffler? Really?
3. “Phat”? Is it still 1994 in Melbourne where you “shuffle”?
4. WOW! A .muliply.com address! Must be a quality company
Thanks for stopping by.
like whoa…circa 2000
it is also quite obvious that the “phat pants” are using the JNCO style of extra wide-leg pants. which is probably what TMM was eluding to.
1. I was already pissed, I’m sorry I called you a tard.
2. Yeah, it hasn’t completely died yet
3. No, it’s 2010, and people still shuffle.
4. Yeah, multiply.com, but he is arguably the best on the phat-pants market, they are completely custom made to your every desire, and sold for a good price. Although StrangeDays was awesome too. They closed though and I don’t want to order from their website because of the prices. So, actually, they are a quality company, believe it or not.
…Or, HE is a quality company. I think it’s just one guy making them at HeatWave but I’m not sure. lmao
just want to add some 90′s brands
Jeans
C17, Blue System, Chevignon, Joe Bloggs, Unlimited, Diesel too, Replay
Anybody remember the shirts with frogs, lizards, wolves, etc wearing oakley style sunglasses? who made those and where do I get one?
Def remember those. I thought maybe they were “No Fear” ones. But I don’t know.
Kind of makes me think of those Looney Tunes shirts where Bugs or Taz would be rocking saggin’ jeans and backwards hats and whatnot.
Hyper Color Shirts wer the Shit!!! I want another one! that technology could be innertwined wit 2days style for sure!! What about *Stussi* that went hand in hand wit Mossimo! I used to have a Green Jnco Jean fit! The jacket came down to my knees an the jeans wer like size 50..haha i was only 5’5 130 in HS. But when i wanted to be “Prepy” for the day..I rocked _Z.Caverici_ ther clothes wer so Fresh! Z.Caverici pants that wer kinda like hammer pants but more dressy! OH the memories!
Oh yeah…STERTER JACKETS!!! I had so many different starter jackets and hats..10 clips on each draw string and i’d crown my adjustable matching team starter hat!!!
*STARTER
what about 26 Red Clothing?
agreed, Dario.. Unlimited used to make some really nice jeans, then disappeared, Replay just started in early 90s and they made very high quality denim, some raw non washed stuff. Big Star Jeans was quality denim. French brand Chevignon is still around, their jackets and wind breakers that have shades built into the hoods, expensive too, and Chevignon leather jackets were the highest quality. Diesel made some nice stuff in 90s. Blue System was by same people who were behind Big Star Jeans, Blue System was very high quality denim, brand lasted very short time
I HAVE Probably some of THE best JNCO old school pics imaginable to post up for you. Just tell me a good place to send them I want to spice up your site. I am a Jnco salesmen.
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