The Mod Generation

The Society of Cool

Mick Harwood
  • Male
  • Oldham
  • United Kingdom
Share on Facebook
Share Twitter

Mick Harwood's Friends

  • Robert McAlister
  • TvDan
  • John Paterson
  • James Murray
  • Ollie Smith
  • David Kerr (The Short Blond Mod)

Mick Harwood's Groups

Mick Harwood's Discussions

"Man about Town"

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard martin Feb 26. 9 Replies

Just been watching a piece on the morning news about a rise in fashion conscious men, apparently sales of menswear is on the up. Its more common than ever for us 30 and 40 something blokes  to take…Continue

Merry Christmas !!!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Penny Lane Dec 25, 2011. 2 Replies

Merry Christmas everyone !!! Thank you to everyone whos has sent good will messages, I was going to reply via messages, but I wasn't sure what to do ! I hope everyone has a great day, and a great…Continue

Does anyone read........

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gordon Nov 9, 2011. 7 Replies

Mens magazines (no, not that sort ! ) .Does any of our elegant and fashion orientated forum friends read the likes of GQ magazine, and  other magazines that carry a decent amount of fashion pages…Continue

The greatest band ever !

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Bryden Oct 12, 2011. 59 Replies

The Jam,   over to you.Continue

 

Mick Harwood's Page

Latest Activity

Mick Harwood replied to Max R&B's discussion 'The Queen's Jubilee and Union Jack blazers!'
"Theirs always been room within the movement for a bit of flamboyance, and the opportunity to express yourself. I think they appeal to those with a sense of fun, and the more extrovert. . Certainly they would have been regarded as no more or less…"
Sunday
Mick Harwood replied to Robert McAlister's discussion 'AMAZING JAM B SIDES'
"Butterfly Collector for me too"
Saturday
Mick Harwood replied to Max R&B's discussion 'The Queen's Jubilee and Union Jack blazers!'
"What you need is a pair of these, for a bit of sartorial elegence !   https://scootssuitsandboots.com/product_info.php?cPath=3_120&products_id=795"
Saturday
Mick Harwood replied to Lisa Turnbull's discussion 'MARCH OF THE MODS......'
"A great cause, I just found the link to Facebook, I hope this helps   http://www.facebook.com/pages/March-Of-The-Mods/175910979175858?ref=ts"
May 23
Mick Harwood liked Lisa Turnbull's discussion MARCH OF THE MODS......
May 23
Mick Harwood replied to Andrew Harris's discussion 'Monkey Jacket V The Harrington'
"I like both, but I prefer to buy harringtons as I get more wear out of them. Thats to say you can wear them pretty much all year round, whereas a monkey jacket tends to be thinner."
May 23
Mick Harwood replied to John Paterson's discussion 'SHOWS YOUR SCOOTER! Mod and machine collage.......:-)'
May 14
Mick Harwood replied to John Paterson's discussion 'SHOWS YOUR SCOOTER! Mod and machine collage.......:-)'
"I prefer the one with the cherry reds Doc !"
May 14
Mick Harwood replied to Steve Brown's discussion 'MOD Future?'
"I think the scene in terms of a 4th generation is on a cusp. It really could take off, or equally disappear. It depends wether a band or two breaks through into the mainstream but are happy to at least acknowledge that they are inspired by…"
May 14
Mick Harwood replied to Gordon's discussion 'The 10th Liverpool International Pop Overthrow 15th till 22nd May 2012.'
"Looks really good !"
May 9
Mick Harwood replied to stephen hughes's discussion 'Blue Eyed Soul: New Street Adventure'
"New Street Adventure are one of the best new bands around, I/we have been posting their stuff on our Facebook page for some time now.   I am chuffed that they are reaching a wider audience and I wish them the best of luck."
May 9
Mick Harwood replied to John Paterson's discussion 'MOD WITHOUT A SCOOTER?'
"Blimey, I have been on rallies and witnessed scooter boys without scooters ! So I don't think any scooterless Mod, should get too hanged up on it.   Personally I think that sometimes in your life you can afford a scooter, at others…"
Apr 11
Mick Harwood replied to Conner Baxter's discussion 'Good local Stores or online sites to buy Mod Suits & Shirts?'
"No worries Conner, good luck with your quest."
Apr 9
Mick Harwood replied to Conner Baxter's discussion 'Good local Stores or online sites to buy Mod Suits & Shirts?'
"Thanks for the heads up Conner, it seems to be working okay for me, what browser are you using ?"
Apr 9
Mick Harwood replied to Conner Baxter's discussion 'Good local Stores or online sites to buy Mod Suits & Shirts?'
"Got to mention mine, sorry for the self promotion but gotta pay the wages !!   Scoots Suits and Boots .com  we have suits from as little as £140 !   https://scootssuitsandboots.com/index.php?cPath=2_111"
Apr 9
Mick Harwood commented on Ralph Lowe's photo
Thumbnail

the famous Norrie Kerr...

"Great bloke Norrie, I did an interview with him a couple of years back if anyone is interested.   https://scootssuitsandboots.com/blog.php/?m=201004"
Apr 9

Profile Information

About Me:
Lambretta rider with more than a passing interest in mod fashion and culture. I also own and run and own online scooter scene retailer Scoots, Suits and Boots.com
Website Address:
http://www.scootssuitsandboots.com
Top 5 tunes at the moment:
That would just make my head hurt.
Vespa, Lambretta or other?
Lambretta Jet 200

Mick Harwood's Articles

The Last Resort (Scoots, Suits & Boots)

Posted on February 11, 2012 at 6:30 0 Comments

I was thinking today about how times have changed in retail since I bought my first harrington and docs as a 15 year old back in 1978. I then recollected a year or so later having my first job (16 year olds with jobs ! , well some things definately have changed) and buying my first crombie, then a tonic suit, followed by a boating blazer.

Then I thought, hang on…

Continue

Me and Scoots, Suits and Boots .com

Posted on November 25, 2011 at 13:30 3 Comments

So Who are ScootsSuitsandBoots.com, and what are they about ?



Their are four of us involved, and my name is Mick Harwood. I previously set up a builders merchants business, I spent 12 years growing the business before eventually selling it.



For a couple of years I continued to work for the company that I had sold…

Continue

Isle of Wight Scooter Rally

Posted on July 14, 2011 at 11:44 0 Comments

We are already getting regular customers contacting us wanting to get themselves kitted out ahead of the worlds biggest scooter rally.

Folk are looking at everything from scooter riding wear by Corazzo   http://scootssuitsandboots.com/index.php?cPath=1_26

and Tucano Urbano     http://scootssuitsandboots.com/index.php?cPath=1_84

to Ben…

Continue

Ben Sherman Sizing.

Posted on May 5, 2011 at 10:50 1 Comment

Following on from my previous post, one of the things that we get asked about regularly at Scoots, Suits and Boots is the sizing on Ben Sherman shirts etc., so here goes and I hope that it is helpfull.

 

Their are two types of shirts that carry the Ben Sherman brand, the casual range that you will usually see alongside the polo and tee-shirts. These are the gingham checks etc. that you will see on our website and other sites that cater for mods,…

Continue

Comment Wall (3 comments)

You need to be a member of The Mod Generation to add comments!

Join The Mod Generation

At 11:37 on January 22, 2012, James Murray said…

its a pleasure mick

At 20:42 on January 18, 2012, James Murray said…

hi mick love the scoot bought quiet a bit of stuff from you top drawer

At 18:57 on November 2, 2011, TvDan said…

Thanks for the grand welcome to the gang! You have a flash Lammy too!!

 
 
 

© 2012   Created by stephen hughes.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

Sign in to chat!