The Mod Target gets a new look with Karen Hilton's White on White target cushion.
The design has been recreated on the cushion cover, using unbleached cotton and white felt instead of the familiar red, white and blue. The result still keeps the sixties feel but gives the cushion more of a space age look. Fancy seeing it in some other colours? Take a look at Hilton's other designs which use brights such as hot pink and yellow to create cushions with added Pop.
A timeless gem from the current Lacoste range – this Lacoste Baseball Bomber Jacket.
Yes, it's a classic 60s-style bomber jacket, the kind of thing Fred Perry tends to knock out on a regular basis. Only this time it's the French crocodile on the front of the lightweight navy jacket, which also has a ribbed jersey collar, cuff and hem, along with contrasting white detailing.
Available in most sizes at Oi Polloi, it sells for £140.
There has been talk of a northern soul film for years, but 2010 could see at least two on the big screen. Alongside the 'in production' Northern Soul (indeed, ahead of it to be honest) comes Soulboy, which is heading your way very soon.
So, the plot as told to us thus far: 1974. Power cuts, strikes and boot-boy aggro on the terraces. Flares, Chopper bikes and beer at fourteen pence a pint. Joe McCain, 17 and restless, is bored with the flatline tedium of a life that seems like it's going nowhere. Enter Jane, moving to the beat of a music that Joe's never heard, a vision of loveliness who opens the door to a whole world of sound, movement and all-nighter dancing at The Wigan Casino – the home of Northern Soul! Swept along on this tide of pulsating dance and lust, Joe finally finds somewhere he belongs and the acceptance and true love he yearns for.
You can check out the trailer over the page. It's due to hit various cinemas over the summer, look out for preview screenings in your area before the general release. More at the website.
Update: The two-CD soundtrack is now available to buy. You can see the full tracklisting and more details at the Amazon website.
Further update: A review of the DVD is now online, you can read it here.
For an instantly classic 60s look with minimal effort, a babydoll or shift dress is always a hit. This Babydoll Dress by Annie Greenabelle has a simplistic yet flawless sixties feel that's versatile enough to wear all year round.
The A-line cut creates an immediate sixties silhouette, with a mid thigh hemline and high neck. The sleeveless look is accented by the bold navy trim at the collar and hemline, giving a sharp and sleek edge to a feminine dress type.
No, this isn't a Doc Marten boot, this is the 1969 Boot, a limited edition piece of footwear produced in limited numbers for Mikkel Rude by Solovair in Northampton.
It's a boot with a heritage. Originally known as Astronaut boots (but no longer as the trademark for that style currently resides in Japan), it's an a 11 eyelet boot with air cushion sole, which is available in black or dark oxblood, with a slimmer silhouette and cleaner finish than the Doc Marten boot of the day.
The long discontinued boot has been remade in those limited quantites and is available to buy from Mikkel Rude while stocks last, priced at £120 per pair. A detail image is over the page.
There has been something of a resurgence in the rudegirl look in recent years, which of course, crosses over with mod style. Die-hards will of course, demand certain brands. For those flirting with the look, then this great check shirt from New Look could be a great entry level piece of clothing.
With popper tabbed sleeves, a single chest pocket and popper fastening front, this long shirt could be worn as a dress for the more daring amongst you and is retailing at a very reasonable £18. Even a rockabilly girl could pull this off with the right accessories.
