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I’d rather something like this.

tottenhammattspurs wrote: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 10:01 pm I’d rather something like this.

Well, that looks nice!

tottenhammattspurs wrote: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 10:01 pm I’d rather something like this.

Spot on. Might even have considered buying that.

I wouldn't buy either of them. The latter is far too flamboyant. Besides, the only times I wear merchandise are at the gym, on lazy days at home, or in bed. So, generally, I don't care anymore. However, I have more or less decided to buy the latest Annually shirt, as I think the photograph looks fabulous. I just don't know what occasion I'd wear it for…

Still, I think their merchandise is as lazy as their audience. The design can't be the reason why people wear it. So why make an effort when it sells anyway?

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tottenhammattspurs wrote: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 10:01 pm I’d rather something like this.

What's that meant to be?

I wouldn't wear something like that, to be honest.

But it's interesting that a band as into style as their sleeves and costume choices suggest routinely has such terrible shirt design.

NotInvisible wrote: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 12:11 am

tottenhammattspurs wrote: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 10:01 pm I’d rather something like this.

What's that meant to be?

I wouldn't wear something like that, to be honest.

But it's interesting that a band as into style as their sleeves and costume choices suggest routinely has such terrible shirt design.

It's this which from what I understand is actually Farrows first work for PSB.

Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (The Shep Pettibone Mastermix)

Url: https://www.discogs.com/release/2559054 ... -Mastermix

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tottenhammattspurs wrote: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 10:01 pm I’d rather something like this.

Nice looking and very 80s, but don't get what it's meant to be. Looks a bit like the "head banging the wall" emoji!

PSB-90 wrote: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 8:52 am

tottenhammattspurs wrote: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 10:01 pm I’d rather something like this.

Nice looking and very 80s, but don't get what it's meant to be. Looks a bit like the "head banging the wall" emoji!

It's this....

Ask yourself would Chris Lowe wear it.

What about... let's rotate the sleeve like 45°!!!

Wow. Genious!!! Here's your check, designer. We're glad we hired a proper company for this.

minimal wrote: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 10:44 pmI just don't know what occasion I'd wear it for…

I've been using the last Annually one for a couple days now while on vacations. And the disco 5 one I used it for Christmas and New Years eve. I got a couple compliments on that one, actually.
The other day at the beach one guy passed me by and gave me a thumb up and a "Pet shop boys Yoohooo!".

lalolalo wrote: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 6:59 pm What about... let's rotate the sleeve like 45°!!!

Wow. Genious!!! Here's your check, designer. We're glad we hired a proper company for this.

I mean... that's literally graphic design. The tiny details that make something better. Compare the UK and US versions of Please - the smallest difference, but it makes a huge difference. This turns the cover itself into a graphic element, especially with the text details on the side.

lalolalo wrote: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 6:59 pm What about... let's rotate the sleeve like 45°!!!

Wow. Genious!!! Here's your check, designer. We're glad we hired a proper company for this.

It would be funny if it were actually rotated just 40 degrees.

tottenhammattspurs wrote: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 12:22 pm

PSB-90 wrote: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 8:52 am

tottenhammattspurs wrote: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 10:01 pm I’d rather something like this.

Nice looking and very 80s, but don't get what it's meant to be. Looks a bit like the "head banging the wall" emoji!

It's this....

Yes of course I see it now - thanks.

Future Lover wrote: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 8:15 pm It would be funny if it were actually rotated just 40 degrees.

Now, that's more like it.