Tuesday, 18 December 2012

New Stock in at Atom Retro....
The Jag's are back....
Always number one on the footwear hit parade - primed for enhancing Mod attire and Retro Clothing, the amazing 'Jag' shoes are back and looking as fab as ever.
In a delectible selection of colours, there's black for the more refined look, blue-purple and vibrant red for those who dig the Psychedelic Sixties style.
From the midst of a smoke filled room, the 'Jag' appears, sharp in every way from Winklepicker toe to the striking laser cut detail - the very essence and epitome of Sixties Mod style. Taking the centre stage and hogging the spotlight, put some Madcap England Jag's on and the world is at your feet. Superb Indie style with an undeniable surge of Retro brilliance. 
As luxurious as the car, the fab Retro Jag shoes feature an awesome Psychedelic laser cut Sixties floral paisley pattern throughout the distinctive suede upper. 
Harbouring a succinct and debonair Dandy Mod flair to enrich the feet of any dapper spirit, the MADCAP ENGLAND 'Jag' shoes are sophisticated, stand out and perfect for all occasions.
Equipped with Retro block heel, slim laces and Sixties Mod Winklepicker toe, the 'Jag' Mens Shoes by Madcap England are finished with a cool and intricate laser cut Psychedelic Sixties floral paisley to liven up the immaculate suede upper.
In three fab colours. Take your pick from Black, Blue-Purple or red.... or all three if you don't want to be without...
Check these fab shoes out.... available online now! ... Exclusive to Atom Retro.                               'Jag' Winklepickers (Black)     'Jag' Winklepickers (Red)      'Jag' Winklepickers (Blue-Purple)

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Our 9th 'A-Z of Mod' winner is Ollie Smith from Coventry.

Ollie's mod inspiration:

To just list my mod inspirations would probably go on for several pages but I suppose that sums up what's so inspiring about the mod scene, there's such a broad range of inspiring figures, sounds, and fashion labels that it's hard not to be drawn into it. Whether it's 60s mod bands like The Kinks or The Action, or fashion icons like Michael Caine and Steve Mcqueen, there's no shortage of inspiration! It's not easy being an 18 year old mod stuck in 2012 but looking back at the style and sounds of the 60s gives me all the inspiration I need!

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Monday, 19 November 2012

Our 8th 'A-Z of Mod' winner is Richard Turner from Lancaster. ]

Richard's mod inspiration:

Motown. Motown is probably the best record label in the world ever. It's hard to imagine a mod world without Motown. The Jam's 'Town Called Malice' (itself a Mod Musical Icon) could not have existed if 'You Can't Hurry Love' by Diana Ross & the Supremes didn't already. When you think that Smokey & the Miracles, the Temptations, the Isley Bros, the Four Tops, the Marvelletes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and soooooo many others (Frank Wilson's 'Do I Love You'?!) were all on Motown, it's incredible. So they provided the perfect soundtrack. And they also wore amazing clothes, with great hair-styles!



Friday, 16 November 2012

Marching on, our 7th 'A-Z of Mod' winner is Kevin Balbach from Germany.

Kevin's mod inspiration:

My Mod inspiration was quite simple. A few years ago a friend of mine who had been a Mod for more than 20 years told me to buy the 'All Mod Cons' LP by The Jam. I did so and didn't really like it after the first listen. Then I put it on a second time and suddenly there it was - the feeling that this piece of music was outstanding. And that's what got me into the whole Mod scene.

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Thursday, 15 November 2012

Our 6th winner of our 'A-Z of Mod' competition is Chris Ogden from Knaresborough.

Chris's mod inspiration:

I was into mod before I'd even heard of it.


The inspiration? A copy of My Generation from my father's vinyl collection. I can't ha
ve been older than 5 when I became fascinated with the cover. Who were these people? How bright is his ginger hair? Who wears a jacket made from a flag? What's inside those barrels? Look at that nose..


Later I played it on the dusty red record player stored under my sisters' bed - and I was in. I've never looked back. They're my band. My father and I refer to them as 'the lads'.


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