The so called "Chav" uniform - tracksuits, gold chains, caps and trainers, is literally just the standard uniform of British working class lads, so it's not even subtle..chav is a slur, not a subculture. The idea it is a subculture was a media fabrication.

Some restaurants have banned "sportswear" which also happens to specifically ban baseball caps, tracksuits, as well as certain brands of trainers. It's essentially a "working class lads are not welcome here" sign.

Britain has a huge classism problem.

[+] [S] -8 points 3 days ago* (5 children)

It is the typical getup among white, working-class British lads, though. Just like in an American suburb, the typical getup would probably be something like a T-shirt and a pair of shorts.

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