Part five exploring The Beatles style from 1961 to 1970, compiled and written by guest blogger, Harrison. In this instalment the Beatles embrace colour and patterns. You can also create your very own Beatles inspired look with this guide.
'65 - '66
Here Comes the Colour
The Beatles, 1966
The Beatles Live at Budokan
1966
"The...
Sunday, 24 April 2016
Friday, 22 April 2016
Welcome to our new blog series showcasing some new bands, old bands and fantastic music!
The first band up is Idle Talk, a three piece Indie band from Brighton, UK. Above is one of their latest tracks, Inner Demons, which can be found on their latest EP, Reaction (released in February 2016).
Picture by Tom Little
Idle Talk are Louis May (vocals...
Thursday, 21 April 2016
The Overtures in their Madcap England threads
The UK's premier Sixties tribute band, The Overtures are busy touring Holland with their excellent Bootleg Sixties show currently, but you can now enjoy your Overtures show whenever you want with the new, long awaited, Bootleg Sixties show DVD, Live From The Playhouse!
Featuring highlights...
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
"Built as strong and sturdy as the personalities that wore them..."
- The Wayfarer, Ray-Ban Icons
"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses."
- The Blues Brothers, 1980
The Ray-Ban Wayfarer, possibly the most famous, iconic and instantly recognisable sunglasses...
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
Premier UK Who Tribute band, Who's Next played at the legendary Cavern Club, Liverpool recently for a sold out show in the Cavern's Live Lounge.
The show was a special set from Who's Next. The first half was made up of early Who songs and R'n'B tracks the Who covered when they were first starting out, including some quite rare, and even more rarely...
Friday, 8 April 2016
The new Baracuta G4/D4 collaboration with Dainese, world leader in high-tech motorcycle sportswear, (hence the name D4) is now in stock at Atom Retro.
Protective gear for bike riders brand and leaders in dynamic sports technologies, Dainese have lent their expertise in protection to the classic Baracuta G4 Harrington, resulting a unique jacket...
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
"If 1937 was the invention of cool, then 1986 was the year it matured..."
- The Clubmaster, Ray-Ban icons
The Ray-Ban Clubmaster is one of the most enduring pieces of the Ray-Ban Icons range. A style which is steeped in fashion history, it might be surprising to learn that the modern Clubmaster was actually developed by Ray-Ban in 1986....
Sunday, 3 April 2016
Part four exploring The Beatles style from 1961 to 1970, compiled and written by guest blogger, Harrison. In this installment the Beatles move into military style and also into more casual attire. You can also create your very own Beatles inspired look with this guide.
'64 - '65
The In-betweeners
The Beatles performing at Shea Stadium,...
Friday, 1 April 2016
A Ska and Mod favourite, the Saddle Shoe is the must-have women's footwear style for Summer 2016! These three above styles are new in from GH Bass, the heritage American brand famous for the Bass Weejun loafer.
The Saddle Shoe is a classic American casual style, taking its name from the saddle-like shape of the piece of leather sewn across the...
