Sharpie Exhibition Melbourne 2010

Sharpies (Sharps) was a 1970s Australian youth subculture that was borne from the suburbs of Melbourne Victoria, reaching its peak from 1973 - 1976. Distinguishable by their short cropped hair (top & sides) with longer hair at the back (tails)... and 'sharp' dressed fashion, incorporating tight fitting striped/patterned cardigans (connies), platformed shoes, chisel toed cuban heeled shoes, styled denim jeans or pinstriped baggies. Tattoos, earrings and attitude were also popular fashion acccessories. Aussie rock music with tribal undertones was a huge drawcard for Sharpies to gather en masse at concerts. In 2010 an Exhibition was held displaying items, photos and memorabilia from this unique period in Melbourne's history. Over the 4 weeks it was open it brought together hundreds of those who either lived it, witnessed it or marvelled at it.... and those of us who survived it....
music - Suburban Sharp by City Sharps

[@gregwilliams2265]

It was a great day sharps rule

[@gregfowler957]

I live in the UK I think I would of liked the sharpie culture love those cardigans and jumpers it's just the violence that would of put me off quite like the music aswell was listening to lobby loydd on RUclips 😁

[@456japan]

what type of jacket at .49 ??

[@AussieBamBam]

its called a 'lumber jacket', The linings were wool or fake wool synthetic and came in many different checked designs

[@peterharding8204]

I misted out on this Exhibition because I was not aware of it sadly, but I would like to go the next one if there is a next one.

[@AnGoosen]

erm nice cardigan grandad???? WTF is this all about ???

[@kelvinfindlay9327]

Was involved in that scene with some of the guys in the photos , , stef /dave etc can some one forward email adresses etc .

[@AussieBamBam]

hi Kelvin..... i spoke to Stef, he'd like to catch up with you. Go to our SHARPIES facebook group and find him there.
facebook.com/groups/Sharpies/