All about Mod, Mods and the Mod scene from the 1960s, through the revival and into the present day
After the success of the Paul Weller range of Fred Perry gear, it’s no surprise to see the company pushing more music tie-ins. And the latest one has just been announced – the Dead 60s limited edition Fred Perry Harrington jacket. Like the Weller polo shirt, this is very limited […]
We mentioned a few weeks back that Lambretta Clothing was issuing an officially-sanctioned range of Who Clothing. Well, that clothing hits the shops in September – and we have images of some of the replica pieces. There were initially two ranges – Tribute and Iconic – but these have now […]
Old scooter accessories don’t fade away, they just get recycled into other items – like this Vespa vintage speedometer thermometer. Moulded from the original dies, this no longer keeping track of your speed – instead it keeps track of the temperature indoors. Although, let’s be honest, this is just a […]
First issued in 1964, long out of print and sought after by just about everyone with an interest in classic/vintage fashion and style, The ABC of Men’s Fashion by Hardy Amies is finally scheduled for a reissue in the coming weeks. It’s re-appearance is down to the V&A, which is […]
Piaggio has a new scooter model on the market, claiming the Vespa S is a direct descendent of its 50 Special and Primavera. The idea, apparently, is to appeal to the Italian youth who may have heard tales of those older models from their parents – and indeed the fun […]
Three Decca 60s 7-inch boxsets are set to hit the shelves in September – but you might have to order now as they’re limited to just 500 each – and as they’re packed with big price rarities, cut directly from the analogue masters with original labels and sold with a […]
I noticed recently that Simon Carter is now doing a fashion line that’s very late 60s influenced, but he’s still probably best know for his cufflinks and watches. Indeed, if you’re after that old favourite – the Target Cufflinks – he’s got a pair on sale right now. Just as […]
Georgie Fame’s CBS output is back under the spotlight for a new compilation CD – Somebody Stole My Thunder (Jazz-Soul Grooves 1967-1971). It’s a mixed bag of material, headed up of course by the title track and regular mod dancefloor filler, as well as a number of soul and soul/jazz […]
