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	[[File:Old_Mods_photo.jpg\|thumb\|~~Old_Mods_photo~~]] [[file:Small_Faces_1965.JPG~~\|right~~\|thumb\|Small_Faces_1965]] [[file:Londons_Carnaby_Street,_1966.jpg\|~~right~~\|thumb\|Londons_Carnaby_Street,_1966]] [[file:1960s_fashions_(1709303069).jpg\|thumb\|1960s_fashions_(1709303069)]] [[file:Wearethemods.jpg\|thumb\|Wearethemods]] [[file:MODs_in_Box_Hill.jpg\|thumb\|MODs_in_Box_Hill]] [[file:Roundel_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg\|thumb\|Roundel_of_the_United_Kingdom]] '''Mod''' is a [[subculture]] that originated in [[London]] in the late 1950s and peaked in the early-to-mid 1960s. The term derives from "modernist," a term used to describe modern jazz musicians and fans. Mods are known for their distinctive fashion, music preferences, and lifestyle choices.		[[File:Old_Mods_photo.jpg\|thumb\|OldvModsvphoto\|left]] [[file:Small_Faces_1965.JPG\|thumb\|Small_Faces_1965]] [[file:Londons_Carnaby_Street,_1966.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Londons_Carnaby_Street,_1966]] [[file:1960s_fashions_(1709303069).jpg\|thumb\|1960s_fashions_(1709303069)]] [[file:Wearethemods.jpg\|thumb\|Wearethemods]] [[file:MODs_in_Box_Hill.jpg\|thumb\|MODs_in_Box_Hill]] [[file:Roundel_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg\|thumb\|Roundel_of_the_United_Kingdom]] '''Mod''' is a [[subculture]] that originated in [[London]] in the late 1950s and peaked in the early-to-mid 1960s. The term derives from "modernist," a term used to describe modern jazz musicians and fans. Mods are known for their distinctive fashion, music preferences, and lifestyle choices.

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[[File:Old_Mods_photo.jpg|thumb|Old_Mods_photo]] [[file:Small_Faces_1965.JPG|right|thumb|Small_Faces_1965]] [[file:Londons_Carnaby_Street,_1966.jpg|right|thumb|Londons_Carnaby_Street,_1966]] [[file:1960s_fashions_(1709303069).jpg|thumb|1960s_fashions_(1709303069)]] [[file:Wearethemods.jpg|thumb|Wearethemods]] [[file:MODs_in_Box_Hill.jpg|thumb|MODs_in_Box_Hill]] [[file:Roundel_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg|thumb|Roundel_of_the_United_Kingdom]] '''Mod''' is a [[subculture]] that originated in [[London]] in the late 1950s and peaked in the early-to-mid 1960s. The term derives from "modernist," a term used to describe modern jazz musicians and fans. Mods are known for their distinctive fashion, music preferences, and lifestyle choices.

==History==
The Mod subculture began in London and quickly spread throughout the [[United Kingdom]]. It was characterized by its embrace of modern jazz, [[R&B]], and [[soul music]]. The early Mods were working-class youth who sought to distinguish themselves from the older generation and other subcultures such as the [[Teddy Boy]]s.

==Fashion==
Mod fashion is one of the most recognizable aspects of the subculture. It includes tailored suits, often made of Italian fabrics, and slim-fitting clothing. Mods are also known for their love of [[scooter]]s, particularly [[Vespa]]s and [[Lambretta]]s, which they often customized with mirrors and lights.

===Men's Fashion===
Men's Mod fashion typically includes:
* Tailored suits
* Button-down shirts
* Polo shirts
* Parka jackets

===Women's Fashion===
Women's Mod fashion includes:
* Mini skirts
* Shift dresses
* Go-go boots
* Bold patterns and colors

==Music==
Music is a central element of the Mod subculture. Early Mods were fans of modern jazz, but the musical tastes of the subculture evolved to include [[R&B]], [[soul]], and [[beat music]]. Bands like [[The Who]], [[The Small Faces]], and [[The Kinks]] became closely associated with the Mod movement.

==Lifestyle==
Mods were known for their all-night dance parties, often held in clubs and dance halls. They also frequented coffee bars and were known for their love of amphetamines, which helped them stay awake during their long nights out.

==Revival==
The Mod subculture experienced a revival in the late 1970s and early 1980s, partly due to the release of the film ''[[Quadrophenia]]'', which was based on [[The Who]]'s rock opera of the same name. This revival saw a new generation of youth adopting Mod fashion and music.

==Related Pages==
* [[Subculture]]
* [[Teddy Boy]]
* [[The Who]]
* [[Quadrophenia]]
* [[Scooter (motorcycle)]]
* [[R&B]]
* [[Soul music]]
* [[Beat music]]

==Categories==
[[Category:Subcultures]]
[[Category:1960s]]
[[Category:British culture]]
[[Category:Fashion]]
[[Category:Music]]

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