The mod scene’s rising star of tailoring is Gill Long of Cock of the Walk Tailors. I caught up with Gill for an interview covering everything from her training and skills through to the clothing she makes and why mods from all over head there.
Tag: london
Spotify playlist: The Golden Age of Blow Up in London
Not one of mine, this is the work of Neil Queen-Jones, who has put together a monster of a Spotify playlist for Blow Up in London.
Mod episode of Gideon’s Way screens on Talking Pictures
If you haven’t seen it, the Mod episode of Gideon’s Way screens tonight on Talking Pictures TV.
Spotify playlist: 1980s London mod club scene
Want to relive your time at Sneakers? Or just get a feel for it? Check out the 1980s London mod club scene playlist on Spotify.
Essential read: Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes
Some years back, I saw Paul Weller on TV talking a book he’d apparently just re-read. That book was called Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes.
Crossfire Alldayer 2019
If you fancy a night out in the capital, the Crossfire Alldayer 2019 is rapidly approaching.
Exhibition review: Mary Quant – The feminist of fashion
Claire Mahoney talks Mary Quant and the current Mary Quant exhibition, which you can find at London’s V&A and running through to 2020.
2nd Modernist Literary Event in London
One for your diary – the 2nd Modernist Literary Event in London, which takes place in September.
