1. A Parka

Get yourself a decent parka. They’re great - waterproof, warm and undeniably Mod. If you can, try to get one that’s a bit different - I am practically allergic to the army green ones nowadays, even if they do have The Who written across the back. My choice is navy blue for the moment. Fur hood is optional but as I almost never put the hood up anyway, probably just for show.

2. Rollneck jumpers

Or polonecks. Or turtlenecks. Preferably relatively slimline in multiple colours, without any excessive bulky knit, to complete the look. Art Gallery used to do some great ones, with retro stripes down one side but you might have to look a bit ruther afield this year. Not only are they French-esque chic, but they’re practical and they’ll stop the cold from making you too cool for school.

3. Autumn shades in shirts
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I am smitten with Pretty Green’s brown and red paisleys at the moment. I don’t have one yet, but to my mind, if we’re doing seasons (which, let’s be honest, Mods aren’t known for), we may as well do them properly and there is a lot to choose from. If you can get a shirt (or a polo shirt) in anything reminiscent of those glorious autumn leaf colours, you’ve nailed it.

​Been slightly asleep at the wheel on these recently so here’s a quick update.

The theme appears to be Jimi Hendrix - although you wouldn’t know it from the extreme lengths PG have gone to make it clear. Apparently they now sell vinyl and pin badges. 

All of these things also have the additional qualification of being  “Authentic Hendrix”, although given that it’s unlikely Jimi Hendrix personally approved all of these individual items to be released exactly 46 years after his death, we can safely assume that this statement is for PR purposes only. Unless his long-lost son is signing them or something, which would technically make them a “Hendrix” product I suppose.

Despite my cynicism, PG have actually done well here - the overall impression is moody and autumnal with lots of deep reds and oranges, with a darker and moodier tone to the collection, which is definitely strongly passable as Jimi Hendrix tribute. There are some silly orange parkas and bizarre other things, but there is some solid stuff there too, especially the scarves and shirts.

It’s pricey, but it’s certainly rock and roll and it splits from the mainstream in all the right places. 

I work in office number 501. In one of my breaks, I designed this one on iTailor, inspired by some things in my head.

It’s not showing it properly on the back, but the collar is piped orange around the edges, rather than completely orange. It made a nice contrast with the blue when I first did it. 

I'll figure it out.

Couple of people contacted me asking for specs on the shirt I designed the other day. I must say I am flattered by the interest! Anyway, I won't get too ahead of myself, so here's a guide, point-by-point, on how to re-create "The Edinburgh".

Also apologies. This is quite long, but I thought it best to give as much detail as possible, given how complex the website can be. Any questions, put them in the comments and I'll get back to ya.

​It’s Luke Campbell MBE of 2012 Olympic boxing fame. 

Initially I was asking who the hell this was, but the more I learn, the more realise he’d make a strong face of the brand. And they’ve dressed him up real good in this pic.

Well I guess if Bradley Wiggins has already been snapped up...

Apparently not soon enough for Pretty Green. 

This is their new "Lowry" roll-neck sweater in recent arrivals and it couldn’t have been launched at a worse time. I don’t know what it’s like anywhere else, but the mercury topped 27 degrees C yesterday here in London.

Having said this, it does look pretty neat - I like what they’ve done with the sleeve cuffs and it’s only natural that a big brand prepares in advance for the next season. I hope they come in more colours too, but in a few weeks maybe. Unfortunately at the moment just looking at a picture of this one is making me sweat.