Scoot(er)
over to the city’s Silver Arcade where Mod For It is keeping the '60s style
strong with parkas, polo shirts and dresses that would do Twiggy proud.
Gemma
Peplow rocked up and revelled...
Calling
all mods and modettes (PHK: Grrr! Mod Girls): have
you seen Silver Arcade’s newest recruit? We say newest recruit, although you
may remember Mod For It as Supernova Terrace, which opened in the city centre
last year. But you know what we mean. It’s gone through those Stars in Their
Eyes doors and come out as something bigger, better and louder.
While
Supernova Terrace was all about football terrace-style casual-wear, Mod For It
is – you’ve guessed it – bringing a bit of mod revival to the city.
It’s
mainly menswear, with brands including Lambretta (of course), Gabicci, Merc,
Warrior and Bewley & Ritch. You’ll also find local brand Delicious Junction,
brought in for its desert boots, and a nod to the original store with paisley
numbers from independent brand Supernova Scarves.
The style
is everything mod, so think polo shirts, dogtooth trousers, parka jackets and
even a Union Jack knit here and there.
For the
girls, Mod For It has recruited Leicestershire brand Love Her Madly – a range
of new, hand-made dresses and skirts inspired by the 1960s. Think little
shifts, Peter Pan collars, bell sleeves and bold, block colour contrasts that
would do Twiggy proud. We’re a bit in love, although we do have one, teeny,
tiny criticism: most of the dresses come in black, white and red, so we’d like
to see a bit more colour (maybe a retro pattern or floral design or two) thrown
into the mix.
The mod
style is obviously appreciated here in Leicester, with things at the store
having picked up significantly since the name change and revamp.
Which is
good to hear.
Because
(and here’s where we get a bit serious) the shops that now call Silver Arcade
home are brilliant – we’re big fans of Cocoa Amore, Deli Flavour and Eskimo
Blue, as well as our new mod pals – could do with a bit of help, couldn’t they?
It’s been
well over a year since the arcade reopened now, but a lot of the units are
still empty.
So, come
on Silver Arcade bosses – you’ve done a grand job of doing the place up, so how
about a few more new faces to liven things up?
Find Mod
For It in Silver Arcade. Call 0116 251 1091, or visit: -
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