Brighton Mod Weekender 2024 - Modculture
Jan 17, 2024 · The Brighton Mod Weekender 2024 will take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend, from the 22nd to the 25th of August. The New Untouchables started the Brighton Mod Weekender back in 2004 (after similar events in different locations, such as the Isle of Wight and Margate). But for almost 20 years, the event has grown in its Brighton location, with ...
Apart from Quadrophenia, are there any other films about Mods?
Feb 19, 2012 · Surprisingly, the 1960s film makers didn’t seem interested in Mods, although many people who could pass for Mods appeared in movies of the era. The likes of The Sorcerers, What’s Good For The Goose, Up The Junction and Haunted House of Horror for example. Review of many of these movies are available on the site, check out the On Screen section.
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Nov 6, 2024 · Five of the best 1960s-inspired raincoats. We are in the rainy season, so if you want to keep dry and stay stylish, check out my five of the best 1960s-inspired raincoats. Modculture is owned and run by David Walker.
What is Mod music? - Modculture
Mar 12, 2011 · It’s almost impossible to give a definite answer about what ‘Mod music’ is in the modern era. Originally, mod was about modern jazz (listened to by the modernists), but as we entered the 1960s, it was R&B, soul and Jamaican ska – the music of choice for the clubs of the day, augmented by the beat bands of the day who often re-interpreted the imported soul grooves, creating the beat ...
The joy of The Jam’s All Mod Cons - Modculture
Nov 9, 2023 · Alongside the Quadrophenia movie, All Mod Cons was also probably the starting pistol for the Mod revival to go overground. Overnight, everyone at school seemed to have turned their tie ‘skinny side front’ and invested in a Fred Perry, a …
Top 25 Mod labels for the 21st century - Modculture
Nov 29, 2021 · 4. Fred Perry. There isn’t a lot to say about Fred Perry that hasn’t been said before. A British and Modernist institution and a shoo-in for the Mod labels for the 21st-century rundown. Where Fred Perry has gone right and others have gone wrong is ensuring a quality range of clothing has been maintained over the years.
Modculture buying guide: The Harrington Jacket
Jun 11, 2020 · This one has a Stewart Tartan lining and a polyester and cotton mix construction. But more or less, the same detailing and in more colours than just the red above. An authentic is from £159 and a Reissues is from £225. Pick up a Fred Perry Reissues Made in England Harrington Jacket. John Simons Harrington Jacket.
10 of the best 1960s-style Mod trainers - Modculture
Jun 12, 2023 · Adidas Samba. A classic and one that would have been around to buy in the mid-1960s. The Samba is an indoor football shoe, a constant presence in the Adidas range and a shoe that is said to have sold over 35 million pairs in its history. It actually dates from 1949, but the design we know is probably from around 1962.
Destination Manchester on the Blues And Gospel Train
Jan 24, 2020 · The Folk Blues And Gospel Caravan found itself in the suburbs of Manchester – the setting, a deserted railway platform ‘dressed up’ as a deep south railroad complete with sacks, cargo, crates, wanted posters and even a few chickens and a couple of goats and a sign claiming ‘Chorltonville’. Hamp recently laughed: ‘We blew the whole ...
1960s-style Stay-Pressed trousers by Real Hoxton - Modculture
Mar 2, 2023 · And that’s pretty much what we have here. (image credit: Real Hoxton) For the uninitiated, Sta-Prest was a collection of wrinkle-resistant trousers produced by Levi’s from 1964. No ironing is required. Or, at the very least, not much. That’s because of the permanent crease. Although officially seen as jeans, they were good-looking ...