Sunday 23 August 2009

The Union Jack


A true icon of modism the Union flag dominates much modernist imagery. Worn on parkas in patch form of one kind of another, the flag often provides the backdrop for band names, modernist slogans or the stark "mods" declaration favoured by many mods.

In second life the mod is blessed with many opportunities to incorporate the Union Jack into their modernist portfolio as many designers relish the chance to use the flag as a means to brighten up there clothing. Amongst the most prominent is the Little Britain Store; ostensibly a metal store but much of their clothing range can be tweaked to meet a skinhead vibe or even a NeoModernism with a twist for the twenty first century.

In a strict modernist style the classic Townsend Union jacket is available and other designers have incorporated the flag into their clothing ranges that can easily be utilised as mod clothing of the highest quality.

One of Albion's greatest modernist grid finds was a Union Jack vespa, a fantastic looking machine and it now takes pride of place in Albion's modism scooter fleet. Opportunities for mods to utilise this masterpiece of modernist iconography abound, so put your best foot forward and walk with a modernist beat, the mods are on the march!

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