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One True Saxon

Sax

12:35 / 14.06.04

So what does anyone know about One True Saxon?

I believe it's a Nottingham-based/originated label.

Thing is, I've seen a really nice T-shirt. But do I want to walk around in a city that's just elected its first four BNP councillors with "One True Saxon" written on my chest?

Thoughts?

Sax

14:17 / 16.06.04

I bought it anyway.

Grey Area

15:31 / 16.06.04

And are you happy with it?

Sax

20:18 / 16.06.04

I don't know. I haven't worn it yet. It's a decent fit. It's like this:

Except the colours are reversed, kind of.

Do you think it'll suit me?

Oh, and it only cost 15 quid in a sale.

Our Lady Has Left the Building

20:29 / 16.06.04

A Short Interview With the Founders.

Hmmm, doesn't seem to be anything particularly dodgy with the brand per se, but yeah, I'd be a bit concerned with the message you might end up giving out.

Grey Area

21:09 / 16.06.04

Every time I read the company's name I see the page in V for Vendetta where the Storm Saxon program's running. Sorry Sax...this probably doesn't help. It is a nice shirt though.

Persephone

14:25 / 18.06.04

This reminds me of the time I was shopping for new eyeglasses & there was a sort of Brooks Brothers knock-off line of frames called Anglo-American. Ack!

You could sew something over the -on. Then it would say One True Sax, which would be really cool.

Jack Vincennes

19:52 / 19.06.04

Hmmm, doesn't seem to be anything particularly dodgy with the brand per se

Yes, for some reason I don't mind it as much because it's actually the name of the brand, and sounds abstract enough to be similar to, say, 'One Little Indian' -it's not like a t-shirt you'd buy from a high street store with the legend 'PROPERLY ENGLISH' across it. Then again, maybe I just like them because their site has a lot of excellent wallpapers...

Sax

20:26 / 19.06.04

You could sew something over the -on. Then it would say One True Sax, which would be really cool.

Do you know, Perse, that never occurred to me.

Our Lady Has Left the Building

13:06 / 23.06.04

I saw a bloke wearing one in town on Monday and I'm ashamed to admit that I did jump to the conclusion that he was a muscle-bound thicko who'd punch you for looking at him funny or calling his drink a poof...

Sax

18:04 / 23.06.04

Well, that's me all over.

Red Cross Iodized Salt

23:29 / 23.06.04

I believe one or more of the guys who do the One True Saxon line used to design for Paul Smith, and from what I've seen of their jackets and shirts they to do good quality, well made stuff. It's currently a fairly popular label with footie casual types, so it may send out a message that you don't want it to. I've been a big fan of Stone Island for years, and I always feel conspicuous wearing it in London.

Tryphena Absent

15:34 / 14.07.04

Well what's the big deal really? So you're proclaiming yourself to be a merry man. We're all invaders really, I think it'd be a bit of a stretch to start accusing you of being racist for wearing a T-shirt that said OneTrueSaxon on the front. What, you have a problem with Normans, I'm going to keeeeelll you!?

Truth is the vast majority of us have no idea what we are anyway so for all I know, despite being half Polish, I could actually be a real live Saxon!

Loomis

16:30 / 14.07.04

Is it just me or does the shirt in that picture have an extremely narrow neck? My breathing is getting short just looking at it? Do true saxons have really thin necks? Was that a weakness that was brilliantly exploited by the Norman invaders? If only Simon Schama were here.

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