All about Mod, Mods and the Mod scene from the 1960s, through the revival and into the present day
Remember the Urban Parka from Armadillo? Well, the company has just launched its new range of scooter-friendly clothing – including a classic mac for both men and women. The coats are pictured above, with the men’s Classic Macintosh on the left, the women’s Scarlett Macintosh on the right. Both feature […]
A new band in name, but Trio Valore features a few familiar faces. This three-piece consists of Steve White (Paul Weller/Style Council), Damon Minchella (Ocean Colour Scene) and Seamus Beaghen (everyone from Morrissey and Iggy Pop through to Death In Vegas). Together, they’re offering a new slant on the basement […]
John Smedley recently made it into our top five modern-mod labels. And to make it easier for your to pick up some of the company’s fine knitwear, we have arranged an exclusive 20 per cent discount at the company’s online shop. Yes, 20 per cent off everything – and there’s […]
I’m still not sure about the thinking behind it, as both companies already make similar garments, but you can now buy the limited edition Baracuta Ben Sherman Harrington jacket. There are just 1,000 of the British-made jacket available worldwide, with 400 for the UK market in a choice of red […]
New for the season from Orla Kiely is something very much influenced by the past – the Orla Kiely 60s-style Two Tone leather holdall and shoulder bag. Aside from the retro looks, the leather bags have a contrasting leather trim, a leather belt across the top and an embossed metal […]
With the weather still a bit variable (in the UK at least), the Baracuta G10 slimfit nylon Harrington jacket might not be the jacket to wear right now. But in the summer, it could be just the thing. A departure from the norm, it’s a fully-lined nylon jacket adding a […]
Members of two popular northern guitar groups have got together to produce 1960s orchestral pop-inspired music under the name The Last Shadow Puppets. Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys fame and friend Miles Kane of Liverpool band The Rascals formed the group last year as a studio project, and only decided […]
Looking for some authentic 60s footwear? That’s what you get with the Tretorn Nylite trainers, now selling at Oi Polloi. Originally introduced in 1967, the Nylites were the tennis shoe of choice for an era running into the early 70s, with a distinct toe shape and lightweight rubber sole. Over […]
