T-shirts celebrating Chesterfield's famous nightclubs prove a hit in all corners of the globe
Orders have come in from country’s including USA, New Zealand, Germany, Australia, Canada – and even Vladivostok.
An entire range of apparel went on sale in July dedicated to celebrating long-gone Chesterfield icons like the Adam and Eve, Fusion, Hare and Greyhound, Aquarius, the Brampton Mile, the Painted Wagon as well as Manhattan.
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Hide AdThe idea was the brainchild of Neil Anderson, publisher of the celebrated Dirty Stop Outs book series, and renowned Chesterfield-born illustrator Carl Flint.
Neil said: “I’d been mulling over the idea of launching a range of merchandise for a while and lockdown persuaded me to do it. I’ve been stunned by how much interest there has been.”
The clothing has been inspired by the success of his Dirty Stop Outs books that have enjoyed best-selling status in the town.
Carl Flint, one of the country’s foremost illustrators who has worked for the NME, Guardian and Channel 4, said: “Chesterfield in the ‘80s provided a rich palate of pop culture for inspiration.
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Hide AdThe town might have been hit hard by the recession and the Miners Strike in the era but it never lost the ability to enjoy itself. Chesterfield was awash with venues and bars and the merchandise reflects the amazing breath of what was on offer.”
Want more Chesterfield retro? Inside Aquarius nightclub, Chesterfield nightclubs in the 1990s