All about Mod, Mods and the Mod scene from the 1960s, through the revival and into the present day
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anglo-Argentinian beatsters The Draytones have announced details of their first full-length LP. Up In My Head is out on 1965 Records on April 14th. The 10-track album is a diverse collection of guitar-pop songs with excellent Kinks/Beatles-esque melodies and Creation/Who-like guitar sounds. Up In My head tracklisting:1. Turn It Down2. […]
1960s beat is not exactly the most fashionable of genres right now, but one man is keeping the ideal alive: Nathan Persad. The one time member of The Fore has been writing furiously since he went solo a year or so ago, and has now had time to record his […]
