Some real gems in the online British Pathe archive, like Teenagers Wear These. Yes, it's a fashion show, with a collection by Cathy McGowan, being shown off in front of a 'celebrity' audience. Check it out by clicking on the freeze frame below. <p>Your browser does not support iframes.</p>
Tag: 60s
Friday on my Mind by Don Hughes
I'll be honest, I know very little about Friday on my Mind by Don Hughes and there's no word on a review copy incoming, so you'll have to buy blindly. According to the flyer that's just appeared on the Modculture Facebook site, the book, which has been produced via self-publishing […]
The Like – He's Not A Boy
Not a band I've previously encountered, but the track and the video of He's Not A Boy by US girl band The Like might appeal. Yes, it's a mod-themed video, which was flagged up on the forums and backs a tune that's a bit indie-meets-sixties in a not-too-band way. If […]
Motown Around The World album
In case you missed it, new this week is the rather interesting Motown Around The World (The Classic Singles) album. It's actually a reissue of an album that sneaked out in 1990, now expanded to A 38-track double CD. The clue is in the title – Motown re-recorded a number […]
Barefootin' in Sheffield
Perhaps aimed as much at the 50s crowd as a mod crowd, but if you like your R&B, you might want to check out Barefootin' in Sheffield. It's a new monthly night playing Rhythm & Blues with a side helping of Jump Jive and Rock 'n' Roll, all from original […]
Lifestyle Illustrations of the 60s
A new glossy illustrated book from a new publishing house, Lifestyle Illustrations of the 60s by Rian Hughes is a new take on an ever popular decade. This book is one of the first titles to be released by Fiell Publishing, the new book enterprise from Charlotte and Peter Fiell. If […]
Mikkel Rude shirts – new range
I'm a fan of Mikkel Rude shirts – good fit, good cloths and still looking good after a few washes (more than you can say for some brands out there). If you like them too, or fancy giving them a shot, the new range is out, some of which are […]
Dorothy Perkins Daisy Shift Dress
Finding truly vintage-look items on the high street is always a challenge, but they often crop up in the least expected places. Among the consistently improving fare at Dorothy Perkins is this stunning mod-inspired Daisy Shift Dress. The simple shift shape has an instant mod appeal with a sleeveless cut […]
