J.L.-thanks for incentive to introduce a more progressive topic, reread this
one 'cos you'll see I've changed my mind.
Regarding Traditional mod vs. Modern mod
Sorting varied definition & interpretation of "mod" fashion & culture,
commonalties still remain within a classification of time and social
stratification.
An element of fevered emphasis on upscale fashion was representative of an
upwardly mobile working class youth in question of prevalent class relevance
to their "role" in society.
My opinion on proper mod fashion literally changes with the weather but one
things for certain, fashion trends breaking from the ground up vs. high end
down remain the essence of street-style.
Expression via art & aesthetic, the various degrees of street-style often
reflect youth culture in defiance with oppressive institutions, standard &
expectation.
It is also important to note casuals, relative of mods, were stealing gear
not buying it. (read this by someone who closely identifies as a casual)
Decipher some factors and you'll find choice vs. privilege & whom, what and
where the fashion is displayed (worn). For example, nobody in my
predominately criminal working class neighborhood would consider men's fitted
& tailored clothes in traditional pattern & color on myself (working class,
native American, 26 & female with no formal education)...conventional &
conservative.
If we are from different countries then there was & will be different
circumstance & ever-changing economies. In America there is also the
oppressive element of appropriation, the act of stealing ideas from a
marginalized culture & diluting them by marketing them on a large (& more
privileged) scale. Here you will find the "new" & "modern" trends that I
steer clear from.
By chance I've retained influence from a lot of what England's working class
youth identifying as "mod" were wearing from the 1964 & 1965 period simply
because I favor the fashion.
It's also clear they too were importing trends from America, France & Italy
while imitating alot of fashion trends kicked off from sixties American soul
acts.
This is not meant to be inclusive
-Kebrina Lott
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