Part three of our Mod hairstyles guide and we're into the 1970s and beyond. Along with your Mod wardrobe, your choice of hairstyle is part of your style, your image and who you are. The Seventies and into the eighties saw a backlash against the long, non-conformist hairstyles of the sixties and styles when to the other extreme, short, shorter...
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
"...They brought light, minimalist design that easily turned any outfit into a designer brand."
- The Caravan, Ray-Ban Icons
Ray-Ban Caravan Sunglasses arrived on the scene in 1957, twenty years after Ray-Ban designed and patented the world's first Aviator Sunglasses. A new take on the Aviator, the Caravan featured a square lens to replace...
The long-awaited issue 7 of Up&Atom is out now! Free with all orders of clothing and/or shoes (while stocks last)!
The fab new issue features:
Instant Karma: Interview with Craig Sams, the man who brought the Afghan Coat to the UK!
Ballroom Blitz: Interview with Michael Stanfield of mod band, Blackdog Ballroom.
Feed The Kid: We chat...
Monday, 20 June 2016
It's almost the time for festivals and make sure you bag this fab Retro festival outfits! We have created a quick guide with awesome festival outfits for guys and girls this Summer.
Festival Fashion For Guys...
Perfect for them summer festivals, this outfit is sure to keep you cool whilst you're rocking out to your favourite bands. The barrel...
Saturday, 18 June 2016
The three big sporting events are up and coming this Summer; Euros 2016, Wimbledon and Tour De France, here at Atom Retro we have picked out outfits which are packed with Retro sporting heritage which will look great for the events. With top Retro sporting brands like Ellesse and Fila Vintage, they are sure to make you look stylish whilst watching...
Friday, 17 June 2016
The new Ambassador Record player from GPO Retro is now available from Atom Retro! This is the first record player from GPO Retro to feature bluetooth connectivity and also be fully portable, with a rechargeable battery with up to two and half hours playback. This vintage briefcase style record player comes in two colours - Green and Black or Cream...
Thursday, 16 June 2016
Part two of our Mod hairstyles guide explores the 1960s - the birth of the Mod look. Along with Mod clothing, Mod hairstyles are part of intrinsically part of mod style and image. How you chose to wear your hair contributes to your over all identity, and none more so than within a culture like Mod or any of it's subcultures Mod Revivalists, Scooterboys,...
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
(This article was originally published on Atom Retro's Mod Clothing Chronicles).
A life leading up to Bazaar:
Born in Blackheath, London to Welsh Parents, Mary Quant finished her studies at Blackheath High School and went on to study illustration at Goldsmith's College. Upon finishing her course, Quant took up a post as an apprentice couture milliner,...
Monday, 13 June 2016
Along with Mod clothing, Mod hairstyles have a rich and interesting history and heritage. Often how you wear your hair contributes to your over all identity, and none more so than within a culture like Mod and it's subcultures - Mod Revivalists, Teddy Boys, Rockabilly, Scooterboys, Skins and more. In our new blog mini-series we explore the history...
Friday, 10 June 2016
Are you looking for something for the weekend, sir? How about a little bit of Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor?
Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor are a USA based four piece band who succinctly describe themselves as 'Detroit Psych', (Detroit, Michigan being there home town). They’ve shared the stage with The Black Angels, Black Moth Super Rainbow,...
Thursday, 9 June 2016
Cool retro looks and vintage style is hot this summer, with bold prints, fresh colours and classic iconic sunglasses that are never out of fashion. Here's our quick guide to bagging the retro look this summer:
Outfit #1: Chilled
Bomber collar polos are a move on from the traditional polo shirt this summer and look fantastic matching a...
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
John Stephen, The King of Carnaby Street (b. 28/08/1932 d. 01/02/2004)
(This article was originally published on Atom Retro's Mod Clothing Chronicles)
This is the in place to be!
A figurehead of British fashion, a lost icon rediscovered and perhaps previously overshadowed by his contemporaries. The name John Stephen, the legacy Carnaby Street.
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Monday, 6 June 2016
Be in with a chance of winning a £200 Atom Retro Voucher by entering our fab Euro 2016 Footie competition!
We also have two runners up prizes of £50 Atom Retro Vouchers to give away as well.
With a simple way to enter you will be able to sit back and enjoy the tournament within minutes!
The first game kicks off on Friday with France...
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
(This article was original published on Atom Retro's Mod Clothing Chronicles).
Our new Sixties Boutiques blog series will take a look into the roles of key players within the Sixties fashion industry, celebrating their inspiring stories and innovative ideas. Kicking off with the tale of Barbara Hulanicki's and Stephen Fitz-Simons famous BIBA store.
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