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​Mods Fashion: From the 60s to Today - Celebrities Who Rocked the Style

​Mods Fashion: From the 60s to Today - Celebrities Who Rocked the Style

Posted by Retro Star London on 23rd Jun 2023

Mod fashion originated on the streets of London in the 1960s and was inspired by the Italian look of the time, and the Lambretta and Vespa scooters favoured by young Italians.

Key elements of the Mod look include Oxford & Gingham ShirtsTwo-Tone Tonic TrousersHarrington and Monkey JacketsSta-Press Trousersnarrow BracesPaisley ScarvesDesertMonkey Boots.

Many celebrities adopted the Mod look and helped it become very popular. The Harrington Jacket gained huge popularity after figures like Elvis Presley and Steve McQueen wore it in public.

Elvis and the Baracuta jacket | Elvis - Echoes Of The Past

The Monkey Jacket also became a must-have after Pete Townshend of The Who was publicly seen wearing one.

Another staple piece of Mod fashion is Monkey Boots, which were worn by celebrities like Paul Weller of The Jam and Pete Townsend of The Who. And let's not forget Desert Boots - comfortable, stylish, and versatile footwear that complements any Mod outfit. Icons like Liam Gallagher and The Beatles have been spotted rocking these timeless classics.

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For trousers, Two-Tone Tonic Trousers, with their slim-fit design and eye-catching fabric, quickly became centre piece. The likes of Steve Marriott of the Small Faces embraced the style, propelling it into the Mod fashion limelight.

Countless public figures have been spotted wearing paisley scarves, cementing their status. Steve Marriott of The Small Faces, as well as The Who's frontman, Roger Daltrey, have been seen donning paisley scarves.

At Retro Star London we showcase a wide collection of Mod fashion, with brands like Relco LondonMercLambrettaTootalRoamers and Grafters.