Nazis looked cool

ricero · 07-01-2011 03:18AM #1

Just noticed after watching many documentaries and films on Nazi Germany and the third Reich it must be noted that the fashion of the Germans especially the SS were ****ing cool especially those leather jackets and suits. I know they were bastards but bastards with style god dammit

u ave to admit it they did

elspecia · 07-01-2011 03:19AM

ricero wrote: »

Just noticed after watching many documentaries and films on Nazi Germany and the third Reich it must be noted that the fashion of the Germans especially the SS were ****ing cool especially those leather jackets and suits. I know they were bastards but bastards with style god dammit u ave to admit it they did

Believe Hugo Boss dressed them

Diabhal Beag · 07-01-2011 03:19AM

Jews are cooler bro

Namlub · 07-01-2011 03:20AM

You watch films and documentaries about Nazi Germany and the only thing you notice are the outfits?

Sardonicat · 07-01-2011 03:21AM

This was no accident. Looking good was part of the popular appeal, especially to young people. The Nazis were masters of propaganda and manipulation.

ricero · 07-01-2011 03:23AM

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Jews are cooler bro

They had lovely stripped pj's :rolleyes:

Warper · 07-01-2011 03:24AM

20 quid in Oxfams for one of the jackets

admiralofthefleet · 07-01-2011 03:24AM

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Jews are cooler bro

even at 6000 degrees

Rabies · 07-01-2011 03:25AM

http://heathenworld.com/swastika/Images/rainbow_swastika.jpg

Dangerous Man · 07-01-2011 03:26AM

Bryan Ferry got in big trouble for something similar a few years ago.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6561177.stm

Mods: Don't lock this thread. The man has a point. Nazis looked great.

ricero · 07-01-2011 03:27AM

And it's true Hugo boss did design the SS and hitler youth suits he was a sponsor of the Nazi party jasus u learn something new everyday

Tesco Massacre · 07-01-2011 03:28AM

Sardonicat wrote: »

The Nazis were masters of propaganda and manipulation.

I would have manipulated the bejesus out of them.

I'd have bent each of them over, bummed them into next week, stood back and admired my handiwork by taking a propa-ganda at the gape.

I apologise. I'm really tired.

amacachi · 07-01-2011 03:29AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEle_DLDg9Y

maninasia · 07-01-2011 03:29AM

In Asia, where the NAZIs didn't cause any direct harm on the population, you will sometimes find swastika stickers on cars or motorcyclists wearing SS style with the cross on the side helmets. They don't understand the history, they just think they look cool. At first I got a bit offended but now I understand that it is just fashion really.

maninasia · 07-01-2011 03:31AM

ricero wrote: »

And it's true Hugo boss did design the SS and hitler youth suits he was a sponsor of the Nazi party jasus u learn something new everyday

Amazing, didn't know that either. So there really was a well known designer involved.

ricero · 07-01-2011 03:31AM

I'm telling you if the SS leather jacket had no Nazi memorabilia on it I'd wear it some style and it looks very warm

Sardonicat · 07-01-2011 03:37AM

maninasia wrote: »

Amazing, didn't know that either. So there really was a well known designer involved.

Like I said, the "look" didn't come about by accident. They knew they had to appeal to people on a visual level and commisioned the best to do that for them.

Namlub · 07-01-2011 03:38AM

ricero wrote: »

I'm telling you if the SS leather jacket had no Nazi memorabilia on it I'd wear it some style and it looks very warm

They do sell long swastika-free leather jackets in actual shops, you know...

SomeFool · 07-01-2011 03:43AM

maninasia wrote: »

In Asia, where the NAZIs didn't cause any direct harm on the population, you will sometimes find swastika stickers on cars or motorcyclists wearing SS style with the cross on the side helmets. They don't understand the history, they just think they look cool. At first I got a bit offended but now I understand that it is just fashion really.

Migt be wrong but I think the swastika was originally a Buddist thing??

Dangerous Man · 07-01-2011 03:49AM

Correct. There's actually a Buddhist temple close to where I live here in Toronto and there are some decorative swastikas on it. I might be going close by there at the weekend. If I do, I'll bring my camera and get some evidence for all you AH people.

EDIT: There's also a synagogue with some swastikas on it but ehm... those ones aren't so 'decorative...'

Sheeps · 07-01-2011 03:51AM

Agree with the OP, German wehrmacht and other political units like the SS looked bad ass.

RichieC · 07-01-2011 03:53AM

Dangerous Man wrote: »

Correct. There's actually a Buddhist temple close to where I live here in Toronto and there are some decorative swastikas on it. I might be going close by there at the weekend. If I do, I'll bring my camera and get some evidence for all you AH people.

You'll generally find it on the chest or hand of buddah.

http://www.ancientsculpturegallery.com/images/2952.jpg

Tar.Aldarion · 07-01-2011 03:55AM

We did this in English class, asking about any uniforms that appealed to people. The only one that did was the nazi one.

JJayoo · 07-01-2011 04:00AM

Makes buildings look cool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmQUB1Lwx1A

jennytightlips · 07-01-2011 04:40AM

them long leather gestapo coats and knee lenght leather boots were soo sexy...or maybe its just my leather fetish lol

marty1985 · 07-01-2011 04:40AM

maninasia wrote: »

In Asia, where the NAZIs didn't cause any direct harm on the population, you will sometimes find swastika stickers on cars or motorcyclists wearing SS style with the cross on the side helmets. They don't understand the history, they just think they look cool. At first I got a bit offended but now I understand that it is just fashion really.

The swastika symbol has entirely different connotations and meaning in Asia. It is a buddhist symbol, and slightly different, it is not on an axis as the Nazi symbol is, if you know what I mean. It is level. The symbol is used on maps here to denote where buddhist temples are located. It is also used by Hindus in India with different meanings. There is no reason why Asians would associate it with Nazis when it has been in their culture for thousands of years. It's not that they think it just looks cool.

jill_valentine · 07-01-2011 04:48AM

I think by Asia he/she may be referring to East Asia, where "Nazi Chic" is not an uncommon fashion statement. Specifically Nazi iconography, not to be confused with the Buddhist swastika parallel in any way.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_chic

ballsymchugh · 07-01-2011 04:50AM

the swastika is the symbol for protection. as far as i know, the nazis did use it this way, as in protection of the reich. but the symbol just became associated with their actions more than the meaning.

marty1985 · 07-01-2011 04:55AM

Carlsberg had a swastika in their logo before the war, believe it or not.

Tar.Aldarion · 07-01-2011 05:13AM

marty1985 wrote: »

Carlsberg had a swastika in their logo before the war, believe it or not.

Don't see why not, very cool symbol and used by many cultures

marty1985 · 07-01-2011 05:26AM

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Don't see why not, very cool symbol and used by many cultures

Exactly my sentimonies.

Nazis looked cool

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