They’re the fashion accessory that's exploded in popularity — and now Newport comedy hip hop group Goldie Lookin' Chain have turned their attention to the Dryrobe. Described on their website as the ‘ultimate outdoor changing robe’ Dryrobes have surged in popularity in recent years and you'll see them being worn by everyone from cold water swimmers to parents on the school run.
Releasing the new song Goldie Lookin' Chain – which was formed in 2000 – shared their new video, saying. “Massive respect to anyone with a Dryrobe.” The group have previously been behind tracks Half Man, Half Machine and Your Missus is a Nutter.
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The new song features the lyrics: “I wears it like a normal coat at the football when little Timmy’s in goal, other parents look at me like I’m an a**hole.” The chorus, meanwhile, describes how if you “don’t like the look you’re a dryrobe-a-phobe”.
Other lyrics in the song include: “It’s a Dryrobe and I wears it with pride, on the school run not at the seaside. I don’t care as you stand and stare coz I know you got yours at Mountain Warehouse.”
Fans of the band were quick to share their thoughts with one person writing: “Brilliant track fellas!”
A second joked: “They'd have to pay me to advertise for them like that.” A third commented: “You knows how cold it is by the number of Dryrobes you sees in the park…. Them pockets are massive!”
A fourth said: “I'm crying with laughter.” And a further person wrote: “Dryrobes are expensive. Got to get your monies' worth”
Long sleeve adult Dryrobes retail at £165 on the company’s website. The short sleeve version is slightly cheaper at £145. For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter.
