Claudio De Rossi talks Ivy with Jimmy Frost Mellor
Ex-Saturday Boy at John Simons’ Ivy Shop, Ivy League menswear consultant and proprietor of Smoking Cat Vintage menswear, Jimmy Frost Mellor is a man to talk Ivy with. Continue Reading
Interviews
Classic cycling: Diederik Degryse of Magliamo interviewed
Currently one of Paul Weller’s favourite labels, we talk to Diederik Degryse of vintage cycling brand and current mod favourite Magliamo. Continue Reading
Mod shoes: An interview with Doctor Watson Shoemaker
You might have seen some wonderfully ‘60s shoes appearing across social media recently. They are likely to be the work of Ivan, aka Doctor Watson Shoemaker, who I caught up with recently. Continue Reading
An interview with Mikkel Rude (shirtmaker)
Heritage shirtmaker Mikkel Rude has also moved into both knitwear and footwear of late. I asked him about his past, the present and to see what the future holds. Continue Reading
Interview: Doug Hadgraft meets Steve Barrow
Doug Hadgraft speaks to Steve Barrow – original 1960s mod, reggae authority and founder of the Blood and Fire label about mod in the 1960s and the Jamaican music scene. Continue Reading
Modern-day mods: Owen Harvey talks mod photography
Claire Mahoney talks to Owen Harvey on the eve of his Mod UK exhibition at the Subculture Archives in Carnaby Street, London. Continue Reading
Solid Bond: An interview with Stone Foundation’s Neil Sheasby
Claire Mahoney speaks to Stone Foundation’s Neil Sheasby about working with Paul Weller at Black Barn on their new album Street Rituals. Continue Reading
A Year In Mod: The 20 most popular Modculture posts of 2016
The year has ended and a new one begun. But before we start 2017 proper, we thought it might be a good idea to look back at the past 12 months, courtesy of the 20 most popular posts on the Modculture site. Continue Reading
Interview: Gill Long of Cock of the Walk Tailors (part one)
The mod scene’s rising star of tailoring is Gill Long of Cock of the Walk Tailors. We caught up with Gill for an extensive interview covering everything from her training and skills through to the clothing she makes and why mods from all over the UK and beyond are knocking at her door. Part two of the interview can be read here. Continue Reading
Interview: Gill Long of Cock of the Walk Tailors (part two)
The second part of our interview with Gill Long of Cock of the Walk Tailors, talking everything tailoring and why a growing number of mods are seeking out her skills. If you missed it, part one of the interview is here. Continue Reading
Interview: Kieran McAleer talks Sneakers past and present
If you didn’t know, the legendary Sneakers club is back in London next month. We talked to Kieran McAleer about the night’s past and of course, its present. Continue Reading
