Tag: mod

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Piaggio reissues the classic Vespa PX scooter

Posted on | 1 Comment

Px

It was withdrawn from the range by Piaggio a while back, but news has reached us of the return of the Vespa PX scooter.

For eco (and possibly commercial) reasons, the Vespa PX departed the market, as the company concentrated on its 'twist and go' range. But it is now being re-launched by Piaggio and was shown off recently at the Milan Motorcycle Show looking not a lot different to older models. Indeed, it's only really had a few minor cosmetic enhancements for the relaunch, still using a standard PX 4-speed, 2-stroke 125cc engine (we believe) and offering the usual hand gear shift.

Pricing hasn't yet been talked about, but you should be able to buy one next years, specifically from April 2011. More details when we have them, although so far, the Vespa press office has ignored our pleas for more details on the relaunch.

Vespa website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Gama Clothing does a Tokyo 1964 Olympics t-shirt

Posted on | Leave a comment

Tokyo

A t-shirt isn't top of many shopping lists in the autumn months, but we still think this Tokyo 1964 t-shirt at Gama Clothing is worth a mention.

It's part of the retailer's Gary Crowley range, although he obvious didn't design the logo for the Tokyo 1964 Olympics. That was the work of Modernist designer Yusaku Kamekura.

It's a slightly thinner 160gsm t-shirt than usual, with an 'American college cut' and double stitched hems, available in all sizes. £20 each will secure you one online, which seems reasonable enough.

Find out more at the Gama Clothing website

Via His Knibs

Categories / Women's Fashion

Velvet Shift Dress from Miss Selfridge

Posted on | Leave a comment

Velvetdress

Most of us associate velvet in clothing with a nineties aesthetic, but this textured fabric choice's use stretches far beyond the decade. This Velvet Shift Dress from Miss Selfridge perfectly taps into the decade's use of velvet in unconventional ways.

The shift dress structure is classic and stylish, with a straight, sleeveless cut and mid thigh hemline. The addition of crocheted collar and pocket accents adds some sharp shaping, while the deep plum provides a mid sixties style contrasting shade.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £45.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Kew mod-style dogtooth print shift dress

Posted on | Leave a comment

Kew

If you want mod/60s-inspired look off the high street, check out this Kew dogtooth print shift dress.

It ticks all the boxes of that particular era – a sleeveless, mid-length dress with scoop neck and a bold, navy blue dogtooth check. Why buy vintage when you can buy new? No one will know the difference.

Check out the size availability at the John Lewis website, with the price at £69.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Velvet Cave Vintage – new selection of 1960s dress auctions on eBay

Posted on | Leave a comment

Velvet

The last batch was popular over on our Modculture site in September, so we suspect there will be significant interest in the new Velvet Cave dress auctions both there and on this site.

Velvet Cave is the work of 22-year-old designer Imogen Shurey, making a name for herself with her 60s and early 70s-inspired dresses. New designs are still to come, but for now, check out these sourced vintage dresses.

The one above is just one of a considerable number up for auction on eBay, this one described as a plaid dress, it's in white and blue plaid print polyester with ascot neck tie and made by Leygil, London in the 60s. Size is around 10/12 and the price is £4.99 right now.

Velvet Cave dress auctions on eBay

Categories / Women's Fashion

Moleskin Cutwork Dress from Dorothy Perkins

Posted on | Leave a comment

Moleskindress

With the minimalist cuts and silhouettes that characterise many mod-style dresses, it can be easy for designers to play it safe with sixties looks. Truly charming reproductions, however, don't forget the use of intricate textures and fabrics to spice up the decade's most enduring styles.

This Moleskin Cutwork Dress from Dorothy Perkins has all the sharp and uncomplicated chic we expect from mid-sixties looks, with an a-line mini dress that's high neckline and capped sleeves are ideal. The use of an intricate cutwork design in this classic ivory fabric, however, adds another dimension that only serves to enhance the retro appeal.

It's now available from Dorothy Perkins for £38.

Find out more from the website