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JB's Discussions

Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruadhán J McElroy May 19. 96 Replies

Do all MG Mods dress seriously all the time ? In the 60's (yes here i go again) not all Mods dressed seriously all the time. We liked what we wore but sometimes we knew we looked strange. I not going to mention any famous people that looked really…Continue

Tags: strange, wierd, carnaby, street, serious

How and where did the 80's Mod revival start ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by hubert davenport May 10. 72 Replies

Did Mod completely die out in your area around late 60's / early 70's ? If so please tell us how the Mod scene was brought back to life. What gave people the incentive ? Who started the Mod revival ? and where did it all start ? Was it the 80's or a…Continue

Tags: clubs, scooters, music, clothes, revival

Mod fashion now / Mod fashion 60's, what's new ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by JB Feb 11. 13 Replies

Bein an old Mod I'm still into all the, what I call original stuff, but What's new in clothing on the Mod scene. For instance there wasn't any trainers on the scene in the 60's that I can remeber. Bowliin shoes yes, trainers as such no. When did…Continue

Tags: puppies, hush, strides, dm's, levis

 

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JB replied to Max R&B's discussion 'The Queen's Jubilee and Union Jack blazers!'
"Love red/white/blue. Love those shoes, but then i'm just a crazy olde ex 60's Mod who doesn't know any better  !!!!!"
Sunday
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"And more often than not, carrying it off with style ultimately boils down to having the confidence to pull it off.  :-)"
May 19
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"To me, it's the difference between "growing up" and "getting old".  I mean, sure, I've got friends who are in their forties, fifties, sixties, but only chronologically.  Some even have kids, but they approach…"
May 19
JB replied to John Paterson's discussion 'SHOWS YOUR SCOOTER! Mod and machine collage.......:-)'
"Yes i was, when i saw it on there I thought that is a fantastic scooter.  Well done, it really looks the business. You will have to put up a photo of you on it in your full scooter gear. Don't know if I've ever seen a piccy of you in…"
May 19
Andrew Harris replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"soho Tony , you like to lay the law down on what folks can do . Is your life full of rules and regulations? have you got it all mapped out? Isn't the original concept of mod to have that rebellious streak? If you have passed by this way of…"
May 19
Ian Bryden replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"I agree, Ruadhan, as long as they carry it off with style I tend to think "Good on ya fella :) ""
May 19
JB replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"Agree with you on this one Ruadhan. And I've noticed that more people of 'the older generation' are doing there own thing. Maybe not mod though but still looking individual. I mean what is a person supposed to do ? Who in their right…"
May 19
JB replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"Thanks Kai. (Must be nice to still be young) and I think at what ever age we are, we all have to live it our own way and enjoy what we do."
May 19
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"I don't think I did that at any age.  Well, maybe litter on the floor when I was very little, but I had my parents teaching me what a bad habit that was before I entered pre-school."
May 19
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"I don't think that.  I congratulate them for telling society to sod off, and count a few among my longest-held friendships."
May 19
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"Very much agreed.  :-)  I went through a brief "dressing serious all the time" phase, and it didn't suit me.  It was realising that just because I understand "the rules" doesn't enslave me to their most…"
May 19
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"I think, more accurately, it's about learning what you can make look good on yourself.  That's what separates fashion from style, to me.  Sure, some rules are universal, like when it comes to fit, the "seasons" of…"
May 19
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"Denim jackets?  That's nothing! ...but then, I'm aware of the truth of De-Evolution [link].  ;-)  It's gained a few patches and some badges since this 2010 photo, but I love it."
May 19
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"I don't see any indicators that he'd taken offence.  o_O"
May 19
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"Similar here --except I'm a freelance writer and jewellery designer, so I get to dictate what I wear.  I take my influences from all over, but mostly the 1960s, 1980s, and 1920s, and several individuals whose personal styles i've…"
May 19
Ruadhán J McElroy replied to JB's discussion 'Dressing seriously all the time or maybe not ???'
"Sure, that could be it, but even for publicity and fashion shoots, unless the shoot specifically calls for it, men are given just enough make-up to even-out complexions and counter the glare from lighting.  I can guarantee you that in every…"
May 19

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About Me:
ex 60's Mod more individual now, so wear crazy stuff, but still into Mod clobber. Wear trackys indoors as I do lots of exercising (sit ups, chin ups, push ups, treadmill, you get the idea) and on the mountain bike (wiv a black zipper jacket), spose I look more like an old Chav.. But come the summer and if I'm walkin or drivin then I smarten up a bit, but not always Mod like. Probs look more like a Skinhead half the time, cus I shave the topknot, as I'm fed up wiv goin bald in the middle.. Was on scooters till last year (2011) but now have a small old Vauxhall Nova from the 90's.

Where I might differ from others is that I've moved from the 'city' to the countryside/seaside. If I still lived in my hometown (Reading) or if I still lived in Bristol (my last city address) then I would probably think more 'Mod', but living in the countryside (looking out of my back windows onto fields and the woodland) gives me a different aspect of life. The sea (Sidmouth) is only five minuites down the road, the countryside is right here. Devon is a different way of life to living in the city, though Exeter is only around 20 minuites drive away. Riding a scooter around the lanes isn't exactly carefree though, too much cows poo and grit or gravel on the roads, it's a constant worry thinking about what might be coming round the next narrow bend. So at 62 I think it's time to hang up the skid lid and parka, but who knows, when the sun shines again, my thoughts may return to two wheels.
Top 5 tunes at the moment:
Have started listening to some old Rolling Stones audio tapes i have
Vespa, Lambretta or other?
No scooter at the mo'

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At 1:28 on April 19, 2012, Mod Goddess said…

Thanks for the comment on my profile piccy, JB! ;-) Yes, it is a Blythe doll and someone had bought is on etsy.com, but after Googling Blythe Dolls, I found this one, saved to my computer so I could use it! Sssssssssssh! Don't tell anybody! ;-)

At 21:22 on March 2, 2012, Paco Cherni said…

Tks for add.

 

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At 11:35 on February 24, 2012, DJs Loadz n LadyJade said…

Hey JB, we look forward to meeting you and your wife soon!  Loadz & LadyJade x

At 20:26 on February 22, 2012, Phil Thomsen said…

Hi JB, Thank you four your comment, better late than never mate. Glad you accepted my request.

All the best

Phil

At 23:23 on February 9, 2012, Mod Goddess said…

Yes, it is me on the back of a [mate's] Triumph! He was giving joy rides up and down a lane, so I grabbed his shoulder and yelled in his ear "My turn?!"

At 13:56 on February 5, 2012, James Murray said…

thanks for excepting the friend request jb ktf

At 13:40 on February 5, 2012, James Murray said…

welcome to the mod generation jb

At 12:54 on February 5, 2012, John Paterson said…

Its bloody good to have you back mate......:-)

At 11:47 on February 5, 2012, John Paterson said…

Welcome back Mr B.....:-)

 
 
 

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