Suedehead (subculture)

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For the Morrissey single, see Suedehead.

Suedehead was an early-1970s offshoot of the skinhead subculture in the United Kingdom.

Although sharing many similarities to 1960s skinheads, suedeheads grew their hair longer and dressed in a more formal manner. Suedeheads generally wore brogues or loafers instead of the heavy boots associated with skinheads. Suedeheads started wearing suits and other dressy outfits as everyday wear, instead of just at dancehalls at night. Although working class, they could have been in white collar jobs. Another unique characteristic was the wearing of coloured socks — such as solid red or blue — instead of plain black or white.

Musically, they shared the skinheads' interest in reggae, soul music and ska, but the sound had evolved to become slower and more soulful. Some suedeheads also listened to British glam rock bands. The female equivalent of a suedehead was a sort.