I remember this store well. The smell still sticks in my mind. I also remember the changing booths with the half-doors - rather risque for the time. Also, they knew they were cool so you didn't get really friendly service, at least not if you were a young teen guy. Just try your f*in pants on.
they had thebest rolling papers there for my mad man
ReplyDeleteTheir radio commercials that ran on WCRO were voiced by Wolfman Jack. Big Mo and his ten tons of jeans!
ReplyDeleteI miss that store. A lot of my mom's money was spent there for my jeans.
ReplyDeleteWhere was this downtown?
ReplyDeleteAt one time they were on Market Street and then they moved to Main Street.
ReplyDeleteI WORKED AT L.A. SURPLUS FOR A SHORT TIME IN THE EARLY '70'S WITH SOME OF MY FAB "HIPPIE" GAL-PALS.
ReplyDeleteA.K.A. LENNIE'S SISTER
David - A shot in the dark here... are you Lennie Adams sister?
ReplyDeleteLove that Store!! Best Jean's in Town. Sergio Valenti..Jordache...original Calvin Kleins
ReplyDeleteI remember this store well. The smell still sticks in my mind. I also remember the changing booths with the half-doors - rather risque for the time. Also, they knew they were cool so you didn't get really friendly service, at least not if you were a young teen guy. Just try your f*in pants on.
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