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SWEET JANE: The beauty business is going out on a limb these days. Cosmetic firms, rushing to fill the empty spaces caused by the hike in skirt lengths, are providing products that dramatize and prettify legs. More challenging is the painting …

Beauty Goes Out On A Decorative Limb - 1966

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A Dandy In Aspic: Before I start discussing the book, I just want to say that in the past few weeks, I have been forced to take a temporary hiatus from blogging. Unfortunately, my laptop broke down, and my girlfriend's laptop which I am using at the …

"Disgrace" by Barbara Hulanicki - A 'Swinging London' Novel

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JAKARTA MODS MAYDAY 2013 - The Mod Generation

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Scooter Run, Bands, Dj's, Movies Screening, Bazaar, etc (JAKARTA MODS MAYDAY 2013: Scooter Run, Bands, Dj's, Movies Screening, Bazaar, etc Time:May 18, 2013 from 11am to 9pm… http://t.co/nEOOk3m2wD)...

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Punks in Parkas: It's a Wake the Nation triple threat! Warren Peace of We Are The Mods and Hacker of Mad Midget Music join Penny Lane on Punks In Parkas for The Quadrophenia Debate! Not only does Canadian Penny Lane get an education of the meaning …

Punks in Parkas - May 16, 2013

Punks in Parkas

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Latest Event: Scooter Run, Bands, Dj's, Movies Screening, Bazaar, etc Time:May 18, 2013 from 11am to 9pm Category:Rideout, gig Venue:Senayan - Maitrin Bar Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

JAKARTA MODS MAYDAY 2013

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Cafe goes back to its roots - This is Kent

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Cafe goes back to its roots This is Kent O NE of Margate's traditional seafront cafes is returning to its roots with a mods-and-rockers makeover.

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The Ivy League Look: (click to enlarge) Source: The Daily Princetonian - 12/8/66 (click to enlarge) Princeton Charlie is someone we all know. He wears a rep tie, tweed jacket, weejuns and wheat jeans to JP. He takes a bottle of bourbon to …

Princeton Charlie, 1968

The Ivy League Look

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Monkey Picks: Dobell’s Jazz Record Shop began in May 1946 when Doug Dobell’s father made space in the corner of the family antiquarian bookshop at 77 Charing Cross Road for his son to sell from a couple of cardboard boxes. Opening with stock …

DOBELLS JAZZ FOLK BLUES at CHELSEA SPACE

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Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World: Got a full load of new music for you to keep you shuff, shuff, shuffling your feet. And a few older toe tappers in here as well, just to keep things interesting. Listen Now Download The Brand New Heavies Feat. N'Dea …

Modcast #267: In Mod We Trust

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SWEET JANE: IMAGE CREDITS Image scanned by Sweet Jane from Gebrauchsgraphik International Advertising Art January 1/1971 B 3149 E. Illustration by Milton Glaser. (Note: the scan didn't quite pick up the colour, in reality the lightest area is …

Vintage Illustration: Milton Glaser 1971

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The Paisley Underground: Los Angeles's 1980s psychedelic explosion

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Think of LA in the 1980s, and you think of hair metal. But elsewhere, the Bangles, the Dream Syndicate and a handful of others were reviving the 1960s and…

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Laura Mvula swings soul in a fresh direction, and it's a classical gas

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New York Daily News Laura Mvula swings soul in a fresh direction, and it's a classical gas New York Daily News In fact, the 25-year-old singer — born…

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paulwellernews's photo on Instagram (Flashback Friday! #paulweller #weller #thejam #thestylecouncil #mod http://t.co/4DZOUIb3SI)

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Subculture Films - Fred Perry Subculture

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Subculture Films is a unique project, documenting the evolution of street style, music and counter culture over the last 60 years. From the original Mods and Teds, the immense influence of Black heritage, UK punk and the worldwide…

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Now in his 60s, Mitch Ryder has 30 U.S. dates booked, is writing a musical

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When rockers from the classic era hit the upward part of their 60s, the gigs usually slow down or they hitch a ride on the latest Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band…

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23min of Ska : the May Mix Tape : ’00s : Side B (part one)

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Download: mixtapemay00s-sideb-part1.mp3 Ska in the ’00s soldiered on as more and more fans left the sound for something new. Why is this?

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Latest Event: Our band, The 5:15s are playing this one. It starts at 3 in the pm and we go on about 830. Northern and Ska DJs plus others TBC https://www.facebook.com/events/597224666968820/ Time:May 26, 2013 to May 27, 2013 Category:All dayer …

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Around the world on a Vespa: Man completes epic 10000 mile journey from ... - Daily Mail

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Daily Mail Around the world on a Vespa: Man completes epic 10000 mile journey from ... Daily Mail A motorcyclist has completed an incredible…

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We Aren't the Mods and Other Sorry Tales of a Fashion Slave - PopMatters

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PopMatters We Aren't the Mods and Other Sorry Tales of a Fashion Slave PopMatters I wish I could at least say this was the first time I tried and failed…

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Mod and it´s reference to "NOW"

Started by Kai Ahland in Mod Talk. Last reply by Alan Sinclair 5 hours ago. 15 Replies

Having just watched the Style Council "Showbiz" concert film, it once again ocurred to me how effortlessly Weller back then had transferred the mod aesthetic to the (then-) very present, ridding it of any eventual musty nostalgic elements. Same…Read More

Hairstyles for Girls with Long Hair

Started by Eskina Eksena in Mod Style. Last reply by Emily McCartney on Thursday. 17 Replies

For the girls and guys in this Forum who have pictures of Mod girls with long hair styles -- could you post the pictures or links to it please?My hair reaches down to my waist but I really want to keep it and not do the bob/bangs combo. I've done an…Read More

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Advice on clothes for a mod living abroad!

Started by Xav105 in Mod Style. Last reply by Xav105 4 hours ago. 6 Replies

Alright, maybe I can get some well needed help. I'm from Preston, but been living abroad for the last 5 years or so in the caribbean in an island called Puerto Rico cause of me dad's job. Although sounds like paradise I don't really like it, music…Read More

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Seersucker Jackets....how do you wear yours?

Started by Red Steve in Mod Style. Last reply by Alan Sinclair 6 hours ago. 11 Replies

Just completed a deal for a RL Seersucker jacket, and wanted to get some ideas together of what to wear it with etc. Anyone have any photo's of what works for you. Ideally I don't want the "ice cream seller" look if that makes sense? Here's what…Read More

Buckingham Palace Rideout 25th May 2013

Started by Nicky Bubbles in Scooters. Last reply by Nicky Bubbles yesterday. 3 Replies

Bar Italia Scooter Club are organising this iconic ride through Central London in conjunction with the New Untouchables as part of their Timebox Weekender.The meet point is Carnaby St (Great Marlborough St end).  We leave here at 2pm SHARP…Read More

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Harringtons

Started by Liam Brown in Mod Style. Last reply by Phil Thomsen 3 hours ago. 53 Replies

I have noticed lately that Harringtons have become quite popular with teenagers again but they're particularly popular with more chavvy members of our society :S What's your opinion on Harringtons in general and how would you make them a bit more…Read More

 
 
 
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