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Exclusive 20% John Smedley discount

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 […]

Baracuta Ben Sherman Harrington jacket

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 […]

Orla Kiely 60s-style leather bags

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 […]

Baracuta G10 slimfit nylon Harrington

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 […]

New band: The Last Shadow Puppets

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 […]

Tretorn Nylite 1960s trainers

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 […]

Ace Records 30th anniversary book

Reissue and compilation kings Ace Records have a book out celebrating 30 years in the business. Ace Records: Labels Unlimited by David Stubbs tells the story of how Ace Records began life on a humble London market stall and went on to help shape the face of the modern music […]

Mod Cloth offers Mod Patent Boots

The appropriately-named Mod Cloth has just introduced these Mod Patent Boots. Very much the swinging London look, the boots are made from a soft black patent leather with grosgrain ribbon and white leather trim. Apparently, they’re a ‘snug’ fit, but should give with a bit of wear. Probably not built […]