The 1960s was a time when mod style ruled the streets of London. Every couple of decades or so there is a mod revival and if you know where to look, you’ll find London still has funky shops selling mod/retro clothing and accessories, mod hangouts and mod hairdressers. You can get mod styled then suited and booted in quality gear at affordable prices, including original boating blazers, funky hoodies and jackets.
If mod is the way you roll – check out our list of mod destinations and start exploring!
The Modfather Clothing Company
This shop in Camden stables market claims to be ‘the home of mods, skinheads, suedeheads, soul boys, rude boys and scooterists’. Paying homage to UK street style, they also stock clothing for men and women including brands like Brutus London, Tootal Vintage, Merc clothing, Trojan, Supernova scarves, Lambretta and Gabicci. The shop is littered with 1960s memorabilia – Union Jacks, signed scooter helmets and mod targets. They stock an exclusive range of Lambretta leather scooter gloves and Stadium goggles, M65 fishtail parkas and vintage mod threads.
Address: Unit 90b The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AH Tel: +44 20 7267 2672
Nearest tube station: Chalk Farm Website: http://modfatherclothing.com/
Lambretta Clothing
Lambretta stocks a wide range of styles from different UK subcultures with a good collection of men’s and women’s footwear, undergarments, clothing and accessories. A women’s and kids’ exclusive clothing line is planned. Mod fashion pieces include Lambretta jackets and coats. Other jackets include Harrington, parkas, pea coats, Crombies, reefer, duffel, twill and monkey jackets. There are more than 30 style options available in men’s T-shirts and polos including zip-necks, plain, jacquard and striped options. Washed military styles, retro mini-collars, bright checks, multi-colour mixes, classic gingham and placket button downs are popular.
Address: 29 Carnaby St, London W1F 7DW Tel: +44 20 7437 7078
Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus Website: http://www.lambrettaclothing.co.uk/
Adam of London
Adam of London is all about the most stylish authentic 1960s menswear. They specialise in suits with a huge range of sizes available. There is a comprehensive range of suits, shirts, ties and coats with authentic detailing. Ready-to-wear shirts, suits, coats and high-quality accessories are available and they have a tailored cut service for bespoke lovers.
Address: Unit 11, Portobello Green Designers, Portobello Green, 281 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TZ Tel: +44 20 8960 6944
Nearest tube station: Ladbroke Grove Website: http://www.adamoflondon.com/
Sherry’s
Sherry’s is a ’60s-inspired British clothing retailer, wholesaler and manufacturer that has been in Carnaby Street for more than 35 years and is a Mecca for mod shopping in London. Established in 1979 during the first mod revival, the small shop is named after the owner’s daughter. The interior features a mod logo colour scheme and is jam-packed with merchandise. There is a good range of suits, shirts and badges, plus high-quality T-shirts featuring labels such as Fred Perry, Ben Sherman and John Smedley.
Address: 63 Broadwick St, London W1F 9QX Tel: +44 20 7734 5868
Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus/Leicester Square Website: http://www.sherryslondon.com/
Barbers Point
An independent hair salon catering to men’s mod haircut requirements. Barbers Point offers simple classic mod styles or the latest contemporary haircut. They also offer grooming services such as beard-trimming, clipper cut, shampoo, massage and camouflage treatment. Owner Sue Brady specialises in mod/’60s cuts.
Address: Kingly Court, 7 Kingly St, London W1B 5PG Tel: +44 20 7437 5878
Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus Website: http://www.barberspoint.co.uk/
Bar Italia
One of Soho’s most popular institutions, this tiny cafe serves coffee, sandwiches and croissants around the clock. Opened in 1949 by Lou and Caterina Polldedri, Bar Italia is the headquarters of a mod scooter club and popular with late-night clubbers and Italian Serie A football league fans – they have a giant screen. Cafe Italia also makes its own beer and operates as a bottle shop. Good coffee and great people-watching.
Address: 22 Frith St, London W1D 4RF Tel: +44 20 7437 4520
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden Website: http://www.baritaliasoho.co.uk/
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