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Baracuta G9 Cornell jacket

I suppose you could call this a winter Harrington, although how the bulk might put some people off the Baracuta G9 Cornell jacket. It’s essentially a G9, but this one is in nylon, with a quilted interior in matching black, which should keep you warm when the temperatures drop. There’s […]

Creative FX scooter panel wraps

If you fancy customising your scooter, Creative FX is making it easy with its vinyl scooter panel wraps. The man behind the Kent-based company is long-time mod/scooterist Sean Davis, who will accept any artwork you can design (or help with ideas too I presume). If you have artwork already, you […]

A.P.C. classic Mac

If you’re anywhere near the UK, you’ll have noticed the non-stop rain that looks set to be here for the next few months. Time for a raincoat – and possibly the A.P.C. Mac. Like much of A.P.C.’s output, it’s a classic look with a twist – in this case, a […]

Skinhead Moonstomp goes deluxe

Out this week is the deluxe 2CD version of Syramip‘s seminal 1970 Skinhead Moonstomp album. The British skinhead scene at the time of release embraced this Trojan album – actually by Jamaican reggae act The Pyramids – in huge numbers. This deluxe issue offers a whole range of extras though […]

Taschen's Jazz Covers

Not just a coffee table book, Jazz Covers is an excellent resource for the world of jazz from the 1940s to the 1990s. As the name suggests, this is very much about the album sleeve – a number of cool and classic sleeves are featured here, along with fact sheets […]

Fred Perry nylon bomber jacket

Well, the weather’s not all that cold, but the rain’s started up – time for something like this Fred Perry nylon bomber jacket. Yes, this is a classic FP bomber, but in nylon rather than cotton – making it shower-proof and very autumn-friendly. In terms of detailing, it has red, […]

Ikon's range of retro scarves

I would say a cheap alternative to the Tootal scarf – but these Ikon retro scarves are actually more expensive! For your money you get a scarf that’s handmade in England in a choice of three designs – Prince, Steve and Ferdie (two of which are pictured above), mixing a […]

Complete Introduction to Northern Soul

The title of this new boxset from Universal just about sums it up – A Complete Introduction to Northern Soul. Compiled by Wigan Casino DJ Russ Winstanley, it’s a four-disc set, each with its own theme – Motown Memories, Motown’s Hidden Nuggets, Northern Floorshakers and Northern Anthems. For the serious […]