Hi fellow Numanoids, I’m Alex Jaff, owner of Vintage Arena Clothing, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how Gary’s visual world feels more relevant than ever in 2026. The long coats, muted palettes, synthetic textures and slightly alien posture all feel strangely close to what people now call “internet goth,” “cyber thrift,” or “retro‑future streetwear.”
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I wanted to ask a few things and hear your takes:

Do you feel Gary’s classic looks (from the Replicas/Telekon era through to later tours) helped shape what we now see all over TikTok, Instagram and online thrift shops?

When you put together an outfit for a Numan gig, how much of it is truly “Numan inspired” versus just your usual style dialed up?

If a small online shop like Vintage Arena Clothing built a mini‑collection specifically themed around Numanoid fashion—dusty trench coats, minimalist shirts, stark black pieces, industrial boots—what would be an instant “yes” item for you?

I love that this forum is a place to let go of inhibitions and say what you really think, so I’d be genuinely interested in your opinions on Gary’s impact not just on music, but on the everyday style we see in alternative and online vintage scenes today.
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