And yet it’s so difficult to get right. Although keep it slim: “To an extent, all tapered, fitted suits are simply a nod to the mod,” says Ben Sherman’s Mark Williams.
We pay attention to every detail, because we believe that thoughtfully designed clothing should stand the test of time. We specialise in vintage, indie and retro styles of fashion, whether its the classic British Harrington jacket or an original khaki fur lined fishtail Parka coat. For me, as long as you’re reinventing your look whilst paying attention to those sharp and most exacting rules of dressing, then you’re staying true to the mod spirit – even if you wouldn’t necessarily call yourself a mod.”“The Italian thing then came in with the boxier jackets and slimmer flat-fronted trousers. At the very least, it can indicate economic status, … Look sensationally 60s-inspired with our chic shift dresses and mini-length frocks.
It’s all about the clothes themselves.Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest articles, lookbooks, street style & fashion voucher codes direct to your inbox:Speaking of Harringtons, you need one. We adore how the drummer experiments with contrasting Peter Pan collars, Mary Jane flats, and minidresses. We’ve had a longtime crush on this stylish Brit, and for good reason. That’s why I became a mod, see? What we wear has always defined us to some degree. It was very aspirational – a way to stand apart from your parents and peers, and to align yourself with this new Britain that embraced immigration, that looked to Europe, with the tailoring and the scooters, and that was starting to break down class distinctions.
Navy or stone would be the obvious choices, but today you can pick one up in a myriad of colours and fabrics including suede or corduroy if you fancy being, well, fancy.Think of classic mod style and you’ll most likely picture tailoring. ModCloth is a one-stop shop for one-of-a-kind styles ranging from casual dresses to wedding dresses, cozy sweaters to pulled-together blouses, shoes and handbags, to home decor.
The typical mod suit would feature a three button front, with slim lapels and fairly structured, roped shoulders. Designer Hedi Slimane turned the mod trend on its head by interjecting unexpected elements into his fall collection, like metallic shift dresses, gold-sequin sleeves, and stud-embellished go-go boots.
Today, it’s still about things like the right cut of suit, working cuff buttons, the way a collar hangs, raised seams, loud linings. 1960s Fashion – Mod fashion was innovative, creative, bold and brash. Her knack for effortlessly layering some of the best mod staples like shift dresses and miniskirts leave us continuously inspired.
For a more modern (get it?) Mod Pieces to Shop And yet it’s so difficult to get right.
Vintage Clothing. Take your pick from an array of styles, including vibrant colors, nostalgic prints, and darling collars. update though, turn to something more lightly structured, with two buttons and ever so slightly wider lapels.
Heritage is evident, Style is absolute. The British set the tone and the world followed. If you’re looking for an original way to do the ‘60s, start with this. “And the more contemporary, the more mod.”Get all the latest must-read FashionBeans content direct to your inbox weekly:“It tapped into the original mods’ obsession with detail, one that I think carries on through today.
And let’s not forget contemporary clean-cut modfathers such as Paul Weller, Martin Freeman and Bradley Wiggins, and younger bucks like Miles Kane, Jake Bugg, and The Strypes.