Feature: Trainspotting 20 Years...Begbie's Rig

Francis "Franco" Begbie - The pyscho scot with a well put together wardrobe of casual garms

Francis "Franco" Begbie - The pyscho scot with a well put together wardrobe of casual garms

So the other day, twitter was scattered with the news; Danny Boyle's Trainspotting was 20 years old. Where does the time go?

Of course, this meant a quick trip to the high-street blockbuster (Netflix) to re-watch an old classic.

Apart from being a darkly hilarious tale of addicts and psychopaths, it's notable how greatly cinematic late 80's Britain looks, amongst the squalor and er, Smack.

Something I can't remember noticing before was Franco Begbie and his wonderfully put together garments. Described as a slightly-camp Ian Rush look, it encompasses the late 80's mix of casual, post-casual, branded, hardman with a label clobber. Here's some of the best bits.

 

Yellow Diamond Pringle and Stay Prest Trouser - Ideal for a day of pool and the occasional glassing

Yellow Diamond Pringle and Stay Prest Trouser - Ideal for a day of pool and the occasional glassing

Franco has a penchant for sensible v-necks, with pastel polos, though this does make him susceptible to eye-witnesses in an armed robbery

Franco has a penchant for sensible v-necks, with pastel polos, though this does make him susceptible to eye-witnesses in an armed robbery

Pastel colours again at play, Begbie's never afraid to go pink...

Pastel colours again at play, Begbie's never afraid to go pink...

...or purple

...or purple