“Lloyd Johnson: The Modern Outfitter” showing at Chelsea Space, curated by Paul Gorman is a case of “about time too.” Street style, be it Hells Angels, Mods, Rockers, Teds, punks…the clobber on the backs of London’s style makers,music makers and law breakers wouldn’t be the same without Lloyd Johnson’s contribution. The definitive leather jacket is fabulously represented here, the recreated shop-front, immaculately styled mannequins, collages to pore over…drink it in: London’s street culture, pop culture…and Jerry Lee Lewis, Liza Minelli, FRED ASTAIRE, it’s all here.

My Johnsons story: ‘cos everyone’s got one to tell…I had a 1930s starfish print dress which I hacked fairly obscenely too short and would wear with fishnet tights and Johnsons biker boots, purchased nervously in the Kensington Market outlet. The whole experience; the nerves pre, the thrill post-purchase and the swagger as I strode about town like Wendy James (in my tiny mind!) is unforgettable.

Brilliant crowd and I couldn’t resist grabbing Jeff Dexter – one of the best dressed men I know – for a quick snap.

Catch this wonderful exhibition while you can.

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