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Lambretta gloves

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While researching (I use the term loosely) my helmets post, I came across these rather nice tan gloves on the Heritage Helmets site. Now, I don't always agree with slapping a Lambretta logo on stuf...

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The Mod Generation has added a photo to the pool: The 2 Men From Linz Mod Weekend on the Rhine, Germany - 2013

Linz Mod Weekend 2013

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Nick Waterhouse And Brooks’ New Retro Category

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Following hard upon the debut of Red Fleece is today’s Brooks mailer, which plugs a new, possibly temporary, product category called “Retro Style.” The category consists of standard Brooks…

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The History of Lambretta on Moving Picktures

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I do not own or have the right to any of the videio or music used in this film

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Japanese Adverts From The Swinging Sixties

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Here we take a look at some more cool Japanese Adverts from the swinging sixties. We’ve picked out a few ads that have caught our attention on our travels around the internet and as our Japanese reading skills are…

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Oh So '60s | Mo Saique Shoes

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The world and it's social structures were changing rapidly and the style of dress reflected that. After a decade where all dresses were long(ish) and all waists were cinched, the 60s came alot and transformed silhouettes for ...

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Music and Thatcherism

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The problem with the critics of Thatcher is that they always pick on the wrong things to criticise. Do we really want our children to leave school and get a job working underground?

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Vintage’ Ads For Axes, Skins, Gear & More! Pt.2

‘Vintage’ Ads For Axes, Skins, Gear & More! Pt....

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Back in the 60′s and 70′s I used to read all the advertisements from the guitar, drum, keyboard, hell, even the microphone companies. I’d even order their catalogues, brochures…

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Scooter rally has va-va-voom -

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The Star Scooter rally has va-va-voom The Star We mostly get those who had a scooter when there was a bit of a revival in 1979 and 1980, but there are younger ones coming too.

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Mod Weekly

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the Mod Generation weekly, by The Mod Generation: All the best mod-related news, articles, blog posts, videos and photos from the past seven days.

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A Modernist: 1956 print ad Four years after Pendleton Woolen Mills introduced their iconic Sport Shirt to the American male, the Sir Pendleton made it's debut. And while lesser known, it is an important part of the clothier's canon. Like it's …

Sir Pendleton (1956)

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Latest Articles: Look out for a great new compilation on the Trojan label which our very own Robert Nicholls has been instrumental in putting together. In addition to compiling the tracks Robert has written special sleeve notes for this fantastic…

Robert Nicholls (and Trojan) present Mod Ska

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BANGAGONG!: Back in the 60′s and 70′s I used to read all the advertisements from the guitar, drum, keyboard, hell, even the microphone companies. I’d even order their catalogues, brochures and other propaganda. (Loved it when they stuck in a free …

‘Vintage’ Ads For Axes, Skins, Gear & More! Pt.2

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BANGAGONG!: During the 1960′s & 1970′s about the only venue for advertising an artist’s new release nationally was in the music publications. Many stores, chain stores in particular, would do co-op advertising with certain labels and buy local …

It’s Only Rock & Roll….But I’ll Buy It! Pt.1

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Voices Of East Anglia: Soul singer Gwen McGrae, Voices of East Anglia favourites Chicago, Blood, Sweat and Tears (above), The Cyrcle with their red rubber ball and soul band The Tymes are just some of the artists featured in this 1971 publication. …

Columbia Records Insight Magazine

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Vibrations & Revival Music: The Small Faces

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The Small Faces split from manager Don Arden to sign with Andrew Loog Oldham's Immediate label and, in retaliation, Decca and Arden rounded up the remaining recordings the group made for the label and released them…

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We Are The Mods podcdast

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Warren Peace is back! 'We Are The Mods'- 2 hours of scooters, style, soul, ska and some great music in between the chat! Recently 'red-carded' from US radio ariwaves, Warren Peace presents the #1 global no-holds barred MODcast!

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Watch "The Birth of Soul: Ray Charles"

Watch "The Birth of Soul: Ray Charles" | the Mo...

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Wow, here is a fascinating show about "the Birth of Soul Music." Get ready to go to school and hear some great music http://t.co/qFuQfAVrO1

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Goodbye Again: Cannes '61

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"Goodbye Again" stars: Ingrid Bergman, Anthony Perkins, and Yves Montand attended 1961's Cannes Film Festival to promote their romantic drama. Perkins' performance thrilled the jury, making him the recipient of 1961's Best…

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Hair care: Brylcreme, wax, fibre putty or spray....?

Started by neil in Mod Talk. Last reply by Kevin 2 hours ago. 2 Replies

It seems keeping the style is important, but I cant find something that  withstands the weather and cant be rectified with a comb. Any suggestions?Read More

Scooter prices

Started by Neil Shide in Scooters. Last reply by Ally Milne 5 hours ago. 4 Replies

I have the chance to buy a 1966 Vespa 150 Super, its in top condition and has a load of chrome extras, the only thing that bothers me is that it has a PX125E engine fitted. Does anyone have a rough idea how much I should be offering for it?Read More

Where did you get your mod influence's from and when ?

Started by The Mod Squad, in Mod Talk. Last reply by Motown 4 hours ago. 5 Replies

I was 15 years old and had 2 older sisters Sandra and Marjorie they were both mods or thats what they called themselves, I had no idea what a mod was, We would all watch ready steady go on the t.v and my sisters would be dancing all over the living…Read More

Help.

Started by Jamie Wilson in Mod Talk on Saturday. 0 Replies

Looking for a bit of helping regarding glasses may sound a bit daft but a necessity for myself and my current pair is currently bringing down my overall image. So any help you could offer on the perfect pair of mod specks would be a massive help.…Read More

Bow Ties; Are they Mod?

Started by Young Meteor in Mod Style on Friday. 0 Replies

We would probably all agree that bow ties are late 50’s early 60’s ivy league.  I think that there is something stylish about them. My question is: Are bow ties Mod or are they just pretentious and frivolous? And should they just be for wearing with…Read More

Mod and it´s reference to "NOW"

Started by Kai Ahland in Mod Talk. Last reply by Steve Brown 17 hours ago. 20 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

 
 
 
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