Picking up a pair of vintage Rollers reminded me of that other iconic fashion item of the 1970s, the nylon plaid western shirt with press-studs. It appears everything old is new again, as after an absence of a few decades, retro style western shirts are back in the 2000s. As for the originals, the top 70s brand in Australia was "Miller", followed by others like "Wrangler" and "Golden Breed". I haven't seen vintage Millers in op shops much these days, and they are fetching $60+ on eBay.au! Undaunted I managed to pick up a vintage Wrangler on eBay for around $25 delivered.
Left: 16yo me in a Miller (note "pilot" sunglasses & high-waist jeans), Right: My eBay Wrangler
Millers are remembered for the shiny metallic threads woven through the fabric and imitation mother of pearl press-studs. Wrangler's only gimmick was to make the pocket flaps in the shape of "W"s.
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