All about Mod, Mods and the Mod scene from the 1960s, through the revival and into the present day
Looking for some functional artwork? You need the Twiggy Mirror. It was designed by Wendell Storm for Spazia, using a classic 60s Twiggy image imposed onto a mirror. Yes, a mirror – if you can avoid Twiggy’s model glare, you can use it to check your appearance or to add […]
We have previously mentioned the Aertex range of polo shirts (including that Weller-related top), but new in is a range of Ben Sherman-style shirts – although they’re obviously not called that. From the photos on the website, it’s clear they’re pitching them to a mod and skin-friendly market. But what […]
No, this isn’t a joke – Lambretta Clothing has teamed up with The Who (well, the remaining two members) to launch a 60s-inspired clothing range, as well as re-creating items worn by the band and an exact copy of the US army fishtail parka that appeared on the Quadrophenia album […]
EMI has a new ‘Mod’ themed compilation in the shops – this time going back to source for Take My Tip – 25 British Mod artefacts from the EMI vaults. It’s the first in a series of albums from the new Zonophone offshoot, which will focus on British music from […]
Target alert! Yes, another limited edition product from Ben Sherman, producing an "authentic style" bowling shoe (which always seem to be in demand by someone) – then being unable to resist slapping a target on the side. If that appeals to you, these are limited to just 700 pairs each […]
Yet more Paul Weller-related clothing, although this is claimed to be a replica as opposed to being endorsed. According to Aertex, this Axe polo shirt is a special edition replica of the polo worn by Paul Weller on the cover of The Jam’s Beat Surrender. Now I thought that cover […]
Paul Frank has a new range of bikes out in time for summer – including this Paul Frank Mod Cruiser bike. Inspired by a vintage one-speed city bikes, these new models have that vintage feel but with a modern-day construction and three-speed Shimano gears. There’s also ergonoic handlebars, a chrome […]
Following on from the launch of the Paul Weller-designed Ben Sherman shirts, Paul Weller is in the Mail On Sunday today, discussing the shirt, other Weller-designed fashion (with Hudson and Fred Perry) and a few other bits and pieces. And because the Mail has a decent (and updated) website, you […]
