The working class youth of the late 1950's and early 1960's is where it (The Modernists or Mod) came from. The kids were fed up in war time hand me downs and wanted something sharp, the Italian cut suits and styles were it. They also took elements from the USA, with sports jackets and the Ivy league look.
And once they had the clothes, the music originally was jazz, and later Tamala Motown and home grown stuff like the Small Faces, then came the transport! The Lambretta's from Italy and Vespas, with coffee shops being their hangouts.
Mod is all about the detail, and standing out from the others (tickets) in the crowd.
Speaking of, today a I took a coworker to the range to introduce him to a sport he's never experienced. Since he's likely to stay in the US and make this place his home, we need to integrate him into the culture, at least a bit. :-)
The working class youth of the late 1950's and early 1960's is where it (The Modernists or Mod) came from. The kids were fed up in war time hand me downs and wanted something sharp, the Italian cut suits and styles were it. They also took elements from the USA, with sports jackets and the Ivy league look.
And once they had the clothes, the music originally was jazz, and later Tamala Motown and home grown stuff like the Small Faces, then came the transport! The Lambretta's from Italy and Vespas, with coffee shops being their hangouts.
Mod is all about the detail, and standing out from the others (tickets) in the crowd.
Sorry I digress.
I've been enjoying the digression....
Speaking of, today a I took a coworker to the range to introduce him to a sport he's never experienced. Since he's likely to stay in the US and make this place his home, we need to integrate him into the culture, at least a bit. :-)
Excellent, no better place to spend a few hours than at the range.