Gabicci Wood Polo Shirt Knit in Navy

Gabicci Wood Polo Shirt-Vintage Collection

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Gabicci Vintage at Indi Menswear

First launched in 1973, Gabicci fast became an underground style leader and embodied a look adopted by the 'Northern Soul' music scene. In the '80's the brand appeared in the early 'casuals' look. Teamed with the hopsack trouser, Gabicci and the iconic metal G quickly became the brand mark of the day. Lately, several key music style leaders and sportsmen have been spotted wearing Gabicci Vintage, and the brand featured heavily in the new Nick Love re-make of the '80's film 'The Firm'. Through this continuing association both with football and the young music scene, Gabicci Vintage is again the mens mod clothing brand to be seen in.

The New Brutus Doc Martens Shirt 2013

Update-Brutus Shirt For Doctor Martens is now available at Indi Menswear

Here it is!

The second of the Brutus Trimfit for Doc Martens collaboration shirts will be available from the end of March—the “Trimfit,” a short sleeve oxford made with a classic oxblood and yellow gingham check (colours synonymous with Dr. Martens boots and shoes), with the addition of a removable red handkerchief in the top right pocket. Gingham shirts have been worn by mods since the 1960s and the handkerchief is a reference to the original suedeheads (an off shoot of the mod-punk style) and their fanatical approach to pin-sharp dressing. Classic British style staples, like the pocket handkerchief and braces, were given a hard edge. Incorporating all the famed detail of the original Brutus Trimfit shirt; the 3-finger roll collar, double-button dart-vented sleeves and darts to the back of the shirt to give a superior sharp and tailored fit.

The new Brutus Trimfit shirt is available to order NOW at Indi Menswear. Last year the whole stock sold out in 24 hours, so if you wait for it to hit the shelves you will already be too late! We are taking advance orders (some are already sold) on a strictly first-come basis. You can get yours by clicking here>

The Mod Generation

In the UK today there are mods who have been part of the movement from the time of the late 70's/early 80's revival, as well as the original mods from the 60's. But increasingly we are seeing more younger mods who are just getting into the scene. For those involved it's not a matter of the older or younger generation - today they are all part of The Mod Generation.

Most fashion retailers will target a specific market niche, whether by sex, age, style, price etc. At Indi we cater for Mods/Casuals with a certain style, and we find that the new generation of Mod at 17/18 years of age will buy into exactly the same style or brand as the older Mod/Scooterist-whether it be a Brutus Trimfit Shirt, Lambretta parka or something from the Gabicci Vintage collection. The only difference might be in the size of the garment!

The Mod scene is set to grow even stronger this year-in fact, with our Autumn/Winter 2013 buying already done, it is obvious that Mens Mod clothing is set to stay for quite some time yet! This is great news for all who work or shop at Indi because we love the clean lines and sharp cut of mens mod clothing brands. In fact the good news is that we have extended and improved our mod clothing collections, as we are now appointed stockists for Ben Sherman, surely one of the biggest mens mod clothing brands of all time.

Brutus Trimfit-New Styles PLUS a New DM Collaboration!

Remember this style from last year? If you were lucky enough to get one of these then you were one of a select few, as the Doc Martens collaboration of 2012 sold out within 24 hours! Well the hot news is that there will be another Doc Martens Brutus Trimfit shirt very soon, and this time we are prepared! Our order is in and we will be among the first in the country to stock the new DM Brutus Trimfit. Brutus will be delivering the new shirt very soon and it will be a sell-out, so order yours now! Available from Indi Menswear in Medium, Large and Extra Large.

Pre-order the new Doc Martens Brutus Shirt now-available on a first-come first-served basis


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Weekend Offender-New To Indi Menswear

Weekend Offender began in 2004 by creative duo Sam Jones and Rydian Powell, who have created visually arresting clothing for like minded people. Weekend Offender presents innovative collections to a growing following.

The designs are a culmination of cleverness, quirkiness and vibrancy, inspired by a range of subcultures such as football casuals and the acid house music scene. Music, film and football are strong sources of influence throughout the collection.

First impressions are very good-Weekend Offender is a high quality brand with loads of design features and clever finishes (like the tag in the back of the neck which says 'IWANNABEADORED', a nod to top Indie band The Stone Roses, or the 'Admit Nothing' tag on the side seam, and many more intricate details to look out for.

View the collection here:- Weekend Offender

Eastman Gang T Shirt in Pomegranite (Navy & Rust)

Weekend Offender Prison T Shirt

The Mods

Mod Fashion

Mens Mod clothing is as relevant today as it has always been, especially for men. The mod scene occurred from the late fifties to the mid sixties and saw men and women become positively obsessed by having a smart and highly stylised appearance. Mens Mod clothing can still be seen in many fashion items today such as cardigans, tailored shirts and suits along with perfectly coiffured hair.

Olympic star Bradley Wiggins is currently bringing the Mod clothing style back into the public sphere.

How It All Began

In post war Britain, young adults were experiencing a freedom such as never before.  As the economy improved they could live cheaply at home and earn well, leaving more money to spend on quality clothing.  In contrast to the rocker styles of the early to mid fifties, the mod look was about being smart and dressing to impress.  The smart style accompanied a taste for R&B and Jamaican music as well as the essential mod accessory, of course, a scooter. 

The Mod Look

Mod clothing is still a popular choice for men who like to look good and there are many dedicated followers of fashion out there keeping it Mod.  Tailored suits and button down shirts are a key part of the look, often owing to Italian or French design.  Mod clothing is not baggy and nothing has been left unconsidered in the final outfit. The look is all about clean and sharp lines, not a crease or fold should be seen.  For women the style is both boyish and confidentially feminine.  The Mod clothing style saw women have short hair but also wear short skirts which were straight cut and simple.  Mod motifs include the RAF symbol and the Union Jack.

Footwear

No aspect of an outfit was overlooked and least of all shoes.  For men the shoes were and still are, smart and simple. Brogues, desert boots, chelsea boots and loafers are all acceptable to modclothing. Trousers nearly always finish before the shoes unlike the later flares and boot cuts of the sixties.

Mens Mod clothing will come and go although  for some more dedicated wearers it is a fashion statement that always stays with you.  It is not as casual or comfortable as say an uber cool surfers look created by Animal surf clothing or perhaps an urban sports look.  The mod clothing style requires constant attention to detail.