tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post9127440993487335735..comments2024-03-21T16:35:35.123-04:00Comments on Parka Avenue: How to avoid Mod fashion mistakes: 10 principles to live byPatrick Foisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610371104788169232noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-24937800220529893082017-01-09T16:59:23.631-05:002017-01-09T16:59:23.631-05:00"Get over yourself"? Where did that come..."Get over yourself"? Where did that come from? Patronized? I don't think these comments are warranted.<br /><br />To quote myself in this post: "I don't pretend to be an expert on the matter. I might have chosen to be a teacher as a career but when it comes to clothes, I still consider myself a student." "I'm guilty of many transgressions over the years and I felt the need to confess my sins. I'm turning the mirror on myself and exposing the ugly truth."<br /><br />About the Mod Revival. Are you saying that you're still wearing white socks in a suit? That was my point. I suggest you read it again.<br /><br />And since when was I against pins? Again, quoting the post: "I'll sometimes have a pin or two on my jean jacket..."<br /><br />And where did you get the impression that I thought parkas weren't timeless? "Don't get me wrong, I own two M-51, a pristine M-65 and a warm and comfortable Lambretta brand M-51 replica. I seldom wear them. They serve their utilitarian purpose on occasion when I take the Vespa or Lambretta out for a spin..."<br /><br />Wow! I need to rethink about writing a blog post about admitting my faults and being vulnerable. I guess that people think that is an invitation for personal attacks.Patrick Foisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610371104788169232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-40593335965356711092017-01-09T11:45:48.172-05:002017-01-09T11:45:48.172-05:00The future cannot exist without the past, and to s...The future cannot exist without the past, and to say that the revival is over is just naive, get over yourself, it seems like you conduct yourself on this blog as you do when you are stood in front of your class, I've never felt so patronised! Parkas are timeless and what's wrong with a few well placed pins?, but the music is what it's all about! Half of British indie bands and dance acts are still caught up in the mod ethos, inspiring, you're a ticket!Ticket Deckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03710478251887509778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-64690786662221039102016-03-15T17:46:51.049-04:002016-03-15T17:46:51.049-04:00Being honest,I find all things about what you are ...Being honest,I find all things about what you are supposed to wear and don't wear as a Mod,a bit baffling.I was caught up in the Mod revival times,and I did originally fall into all the standard expectations of Mod dress,and used to take alot of fashion inspiration from Paul Weller.However,being not exactly flushed with money,and often feeling a bit out of place amongst the more wealthy,as well as having alot of skinhead friends,and liking the smarter skinhead look, shorter hair,and a lot of the music,I readily wore both skinhead and Mod clothing,which as we know is from the same origins in alot of ways.The point I am trying to make..I am not really sure..but no offence..I am a Mod..not because of the way I dress,but because it is in my heart.I admit that the scene does cheese me off with some of the snobbery that exists,as it did in the 60s..but the original Mod scene was not filled with people who could afford to dress in the best clobber,and just wore the standards when needed.Mod,to me is a way of life,not really about having to break the bank.I wear docs,check shirts,Ben Shermans etc..and try to adhere to a smart/casual look,for me ..that is a Mod..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748628699683043512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-68332295952947905472014-12-28T14:14:40.182-05:002014-12-28T14:14:40.182-05:00I don't think you need luck Tom. You seem to k...I don't think you need luck Tom. You seem to know exactly what you want and that's half the battle. You're part of us. :)Patrick Foisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610371104788169232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-84174474173438169532014-12-28T09:51:22.371-05:002014-12-28T09:51:22.371-05:00Ah Patrick, as a 64 year-old (born 1950) I grew up...Ah Patrick, as a 64 year-old (born 1950) I grew up in 60's Germany, Colchester (Essex) then Liverpool before joining the Royal Air Force. I tried a central parting, back-combing, fringe but never got it right. I had (allegedly) rhino-skin, chisel-toed, hooked lace-up shoes. <br /><br />Then a plain black suit but with a Lord Snowdon roll-neck shirt when in Liverpool. Before moving onto a crew-neck jumper, paisley scarf, boots and a wide belt hanging loosely around my hips. <br /><br />I finished the 60s with short hair (courtesy of the Royal Air Force) but with a matching Levi beige short jacket and jeans.<br /><br />I never thought of myself as being 'fashion aware' back then, but now I ache for e Vespa/Lambretta, a parka to wear whilst I ride it and a good quality slim-fit suit with great shirt, tie, shoes and socks to set it all off. <br /><br />It will happen. I'm 6ft, 32 inch waist with access to blogs by great guys like you and shops on the Internet.<br /><br />Wish me luck :-)<br /><br />TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-73634750818838752492014-02-22T19:50:22.434-05:002014-02-22T19:50:22.434-05:00Made me happy to read this, it's all the stuff...Made me happy to read this, it's all the stuff I already do. Most of my better dressed friends are Suedeheads, so i'm no stranger to a four button jacket with eight buttons on the sleeves. I've always seen it (mod) like the music. Punk, Ska (especially two tone), Oi, are all jumpy, loud. And although there are some jumpy, 'mod' belters, what i've heard fits well with the clothes- understated, but to the right eye, the sharpest thing you'll see (or hear) all day. It's just clean and cool, no unnecessary flares. At least this is my impression. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04333665406871583403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-24135532226850710172014-02-20T14:47:21.050-05:002014-02-20T14:47:21.050-05:00This comment about, Canadian's not being mod i...This comment about, Canadian's not being mod is the most anti-mod comment you could make. Its about MOVING FORWARD you wanker. If anything, Canadians are even more adapt at maintaining the mod aesthetic because we have to do so in such extreme weather. Mod is a philosophy and melting pot of culture that has been used to signify and challenge socially constructed ideals of class systems. If you can't understand that, than you are not a mod. You are a poser. End of.lxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13453574279697460463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-89426380059964206662014-02-17T06:48:19.552-05:002014-02-17T06:48:19.552-05:00http://rlv.zcache.ca/canada_rcaf_roundel_tees-r35a...http://rlv.zcache.ca/canada_rcaf_roundel_tees-r35acf3c3efff4fa6819ea0a7da46683f_804gn_512.jpg<br /><br />Canadian mods exist! tis British north American after all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-78852646436532843912014-02-16T18:46:54.348-05:002014-02-16T18:46:54.348-05:00Now this is the kind of article I like to read - i...Now this is the kind of article I like to read - informative and witty. True that about Ben Sherman... Though I've seen some decent stuff recently. And it's good that you mentioned white socks, 'cause to be honest, I had some doubts as a 29 year old Mod in Serbia. Fortunately I didn't wear them and never will. :DVaskezzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212187707699607763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-59913066672920689972014-02-14T14:58:31.337-05:002014-02-14T14:58:31.337-05:00I can underline every word. Being 40+ I say: "...I can underline every word. Being 40+ I say: "less Steve Marriott and more Don Draper"...Michael B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-22965050382966221412014-02-14T03:32:42.051-05:002014-02-14T03:32:42.051-05:00Us Canadians are usually good at that. ;)Us Canadians are usually good at that. ;)Patrick Foisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610371104788169232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-60571740046296082402014-02-14T00:50:08.093-05:002014-02-14T00:50:08.093-05:00Best thing is the self depreciation. Great job Pat...Best thing is the self depreciation. Great job Patrick, learn from mistakes and grow :)BjornLatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00666757946503982202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-86326481881736169362014-02-13T17:16:36.194-05:002014-02-13T17:16:36.194-05:00What? Since when can you be Mod in Canada? Are you...What? Since when can you be Mod in Canada? Are you serious? Mod has been a global movement for decades now! I've been a Mod myself for almost 30 years now. Have you looked at the photos of me in this post? I even have a friend, that has been living in Canada all his life, that was a Mod in the sixties.<br /><br />Feel free to check out photos of him in 1965 in a blog post I wrote.<br /><br />http://parkaavenue.blogspot.ca/2010/12/parka-avenue-talks-to-fraser-loveman.htmlPatrick Foisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610371104788169232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-22553341564744657372014-02-13T16:34:13.494-05:002014-02-13T16:34:13.494-05:00Hallulah! My thoughts exactly :)Hallulah! My thoughts exactly :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-76496423992306165722014-02-13T16:02:57.956-05:002014-02-13T16:02:57.956-05:00i find it funny as you critique all these thing ye...i find it funny as you critique all these thing yet you are from canada since when could you be a mod in canadaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844612917821469100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-32912389988755016872014-02-13T14:59:45.684-05:002014-02-13T14:59:45.684-05:00Well said the whole lot of it stand out from the c...Well said the whole lot of it stand out from the crowd look like class not a mod starter kit<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-71164183267117226762014-02-13T14:26:13.040-05:002014-02-13T14:26:13.040-05:00FAB as a 40 something revivalist, so much to take ...FAB as a 40 something revivalist, so much to take away here - mostly stay true to yourself, I've maintained that with the exception growing a beard ( I know, weird - seems old mods never die they tend to grow beards!)Niggerly Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223427585624884089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-67689008841076347612014-02-13T05:25:36.788-05:002014-02-13T05:25:36.788-05:00This is so brilliant thanks for the inspiration :)...This is so brilliant thanks for the inspiration :)That's Only Half Of Who I Amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07426912356595842269noreply@blogger.com