The Mod Generation

Shoe tree or not shoe tree , that is the question !

Hi guys, well, shoe trees !!?!?, do you use them say just for your more expensive treads, or for all your shoes?

What material do you prefer ,wooden , plastic or rubber , or do you not use them at all .Starting to build up my…

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You Can't Sit Down - Brighton August Bank Holiday Saturday

As many of you know, due to some issues that I don't wish to go into detail about, it is with deep regret that I have to announce that I won't be DJ'ing at MODesty at The Dorset, this year.

However, I do wish to make…

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Something new is a foot !

Hi guys, received my new( to me) "Loakes" today ,reheeled and soled, may be, creases as to be expected, I suppose, but they are my first decent pair of brown brogues ! and my brand new chinos arrived too ! So before introducing them to each other…

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WHAT IS A MOD???

 Maybe it is an age thing but I am totally confused!! Just what is a 'mod' these days?

Back in the sixties a mod was pretty well defined - sharp clothes, a love of black music (Soul, R&B, Ska, Blues, Jazz). We frequented dance halls and…

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MODesty at The Dorset August Bank Holiday Saturday - Brighton

Due to some issues that I don't wish to go into detail about, it is with deep regret that I have to announce that I won't be DJ'ing at the August Bank Holiday MODesty at The Dorset, this year, and, as a one-off, will be moving on to…

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Higher or lower ?!?!

Hi guys,  wondering about the hem line of your Levis or sta pressed when worn with either desert boots or shoes- do you wear say a different pair of Levis/sta pressed cut lower or higher, as it were , when wearing the boots as opposed to the…

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Hairdressers

Hi

Sorry. I know there are some replies on here but Modern Man in Middleton Leeds has closed so anyone in Yorkshire/ The North East know a good hairdresser that knows how to cut mod hair 

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Water /stain proofing suede

Hi guys, so how often do you water proof your suede shoes ,I have three pair that all need a a bath-  for my brand new Clark's it will be their initiation before making their debut on the streets of Britain !!

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Quadrophenia Sequel to be made - any thoughts??

Hi all!

Just found out that "To Be Someone", the sequel to Quad will be made sometime this year to be released next year, with some of the original cast members. I still haven't read the…

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Belt width

Hi guys , ye, have just bought a nice 100% leather belt in black for my sta press trousers ,now its as wide as the trouser loops just allow it to ease through without straining at the stitching, - what are your opinons re a thicker belt, as mine…

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So a play... not about mods, but with a mod (who wrote it)... and Northern soul!

Hello there folks. It's been a while since I've been on here, and by a while I mean about two or three years. I remember my last conversation with anyone on this site was about going to uni... well I just finished. The exciting thing is that I am…

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Clearing out the wardrobe

Hi guys, been spending some time having a good clear out of clothes that no longer measure up to new criteria of ,cool and stylish .Found the process very therapeutic!.Grouping items of similar colour together ,its coming along nicely now.Have a…

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