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The Sixties: Photographs by Roger Kasparian at Snap Galleries

by Modculture 19 May, 2013


The Sixties: Photographs by Roger Kasparian at Snap Galleries © Roger Kasparian and Snap Galleries

If you want to see some amazing photos of the ’60s, particularly some early images of The Who, you want to check out The Sixties: Photographs by Roger Kasparian at Snap Galleries. Continue Reading

Mod Couples photographic project by Carlotta Cardana

by Modculture 11 May, 2013

Mod Couples photographic project by Carlotta Cardana

I saw this mentioned on The Guardian site, but thought the Mod Couples photographic project by Carlotta Cardana should really get a plug on here, Not least, because it is an ongoing project that you can be part of. Continue Reading

Jaeger Single Storm Flap Car Coat

by Modculture 10 May, 2013

Jaeger Single Storm Flap Car Coat

If you were a fan of the classic 1960s Baracuta Ramsey raincoat, you might be partial to this Jaeger Single Storm Flap Car Coat. Continue Reading

Nightshift by Pete McKenna now available in digital format

by Modculture 10 May, 2013

Nightshift by Pete McKenna

If you’ve not read Nightshift by Pete McKenna, I would recommend it. The book was republished in 2011, although tracking one down in book format is still a tough job. But you can now get a digital copy. Continue Reading

Ivy league-inspired shirts by Fitzgerald’s Clothiers

by Modculture 10 May, 2013

Ivy league-inspired shirts by Fitzgerald’s Clothiers

When a new label says it is about ‘producing classic mid 20th century menswear’, as well as ‘ivy league style garments’, we’re interested. Hopefully you are interested in Fitzgerald’s Clothiers. Continue Reading

Listen: The High Learys debut album – Here Come The High Learys

by Modculture 10 May, 2013

The High Learys

We have mentioned the band in the past in our new bands section, but now you can hear the first long-player by Australian garage band The High Learys. Continue Reading

John Smedley Mill Sale dates

by Modculture 10 May, 2013

John Smedley

Always a big date in the mod calendar (for some) – the chance to get some cheap quality knits at the John Smedley Mill Sale. Continue Reading

The Action’s Roger Powell on BBC Radio Ulster

by Modculture 8 May, 2013

The Action

Not sure if you can pick up the station, but the power of BBC iPlayer should sort you out to catch The Action’s Roger Powell on BBC Radio Ulster. Continue Reading

Calle Modista by Mark Prethero

by Modculture 6 May, 2013

Calle Modista by Mark Prethero

We have featured the label before, notably for its handmade vintage-style scarves. But Calle Modista does more than just scarves, with some of that range being captured by photographer Mark Prethero. Continue Reading

Coming soon: Corduroy – Very Yeah – The Director’s Cut Complete Compositions 1992-1996 box set

by Modculture 6 May, 2013

Corduroy – Very Yeah – The Director’s Cut Complete Compositions 1992-1996 box set

I suspect it’s a love or hate band, but personally I love ‘em, so you’ll have to indulge me in a write-up of Corduroy – Very Yeah – The Director’s Cut Complete Compositions 1992-1996 box set. Continue Reading