All about Mod, Mods and the Mod scene from the 1960s, through the revival and into the present day
Forget the traditional yellow duck, novelty ducks are the way to go – and the best around is surely the James Brown rubber duck. Yes, sure to be the hardest working duck in the bath, it’s got the James Brown hairdo, showbiz top, microphone and gold ring, not to mention […]
We featured some Orla Kiely mugs over at Retro To Go recently, but her range certainly isn’t limited to just homeware – she’s also producing some interesting fashion and accessories too, including this rather nice Orla Kiely 60s style Shopper bag. This two-toned bag is made from soft leather, with […]
Seems like this season, Fred Perry has been going through its old design books of the 60s and 70s for inspiration – or rather – to bring back its classic designs, but at prices very different from 40 years ago. The first of them is this Fred Perry Men’s Tailored […]
At first glance, we thought this was a "Mod" target duvet, but on closer inspection, this Retro Target Duvet Set is more of a take on the traditional target, a slightly off centre circular design, looking not unlike a coloured version of the old Vertigo record label. For your money, […]
If you missed out on the Paul Weller polo shirt (or you refused to pay the £85 asking price), this Cable Knit Sports Shirt (or knitted polo shirt) from Fred Perry looks well worth a closer inspection. It’s described as a cotton cable knit sports shirt with plain knit sleeves, […]
Earlier, I was trying to compile a list of 10 Mod bands (that are still together and playing), but struggled when I got past three. Is this me being too critical or is there really a complete lack of Mod-friendly bands around these days? And has the tribute band disease […]
It’s certainly a great time for anyone with a love of 60s styles to boost their wardrobe – with just about every high street store having a couple of interesting garments in their range, New this week at Miss Selfridge is this yellow 60s-style shift dress. It’s got a fairly […]
Famous for both the Sgt Pepper’s sleeve (and more recently Paul Weller’s Stanley Road), Peter Blake is first and foremost a very sought-after artist – both for his original works and his limited edition prints – and certainly one worth investing in. If you haven’t got any room left on […]
