Mods of the early 1960s. Blue or green tartan narrow trousers. A half inch turn up at the ankles, high collar button down shirt in polka dots. Enough said.
Given its heritage, tartan is an ideal choice for autumn and winter wear, as well as for the business casual dress code. In the most general terms, tartan is a type of checkered pattern. As a reminder, a check is a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines that create small squares and that can incorporate multiple colours though it doesn’t necessarily have to. It can also be further enhanced by an overcheck in a different colour. More specifically, tartan is a pattern of intersecting horizontal and vertical bands in differing widths and colours and in its most traditional weave, would be considered a serge twill. Tartans alternating weave forms visible diagonal lines where different colours cross and can also give the appearance of creating new colours where these lines intersect. Tartans originated almost exclusively in woven wool but today, you can find them in a variety of other materials. And while the definition of a tartan was originally one that was made only from a woven material, you can also find tartans today that are printed instead of woven.
Introducing Relco London’s modern day tartan trousers with the truth, if you want to tell it. Are you wearing anything under them?
During the 1960s, tweed became radical. The abstract patterns and contrasting colours of check and houndstooth suited the contemporary aesthetic. Men’s trousers were tailored in these cloths and instead of representing professionalism and respectability, tweed became popular with the young, fashionable and politically progressive.
Tweed was the ideal sporting attire of the early 20th-century and the English happily and quickly adopted tweed as the ideal outdoor cloth on their upcountry estates. Wearing tweed made hunting, shooting, and fishing comfortably enjoyable pastimes. The variety of patterns and colours of tweed owe much to the originality of those 19th-century estate owners. Although these patterns were once restricted only to family members and workers of the estate, today anyone can wear them. Can you hear the ladies whispering? “Finally, a real man…”
Shop Relco London's range of classic tweed trousers. Tweed is a classic pattern, historically made of rough wool and were traditionally worn for outdoor activities such as hunting and shooting in northern parts of the UK. However, in the 1960s, the patterns became popular amongst the Mod and Skinhead subcultures and became part of those classic fashion movements. Our designs are inspired by those 1960s designs, and we have been producing them since 1964.
Are you seeking a staple pair of two-tonic tonic trousers to embrace your inner Mod or Skinhead? Discover Relco London’s range of tonic trousers to create the perfect combination of casual and sophisticated. Available in various colours for you to add to your collection.
The blazer is an iconic piece of menswear, and should be the centrepiece of any gentleman’s wardrobe, though interestingly it takes alternate forms in different situations, which makes it a truly remarkable garment.
The blazer today is an extremely versatile garment and is considered suitable attire for any situation be it casual, business casual or business informal. It can be worn with a wide variety of other clothes ranging from a shirt and tie to open necked shirts. If you are beginning the building of your wardrobe, bear in mind that the blazer will likely be your number one garment in terms of versatility.
Discover Relco London's stylish blazers, inspired by the mod fashion of the 60’s, featuring sharp classic tailoring that have a clean cut with a comfortable fit, and look great paired with our vintage shirts and trousers.
At Relco London, we believe that all vintage fashion enthusiasts should be able to find the perfect piece for their wardrobe. So, we offer unique designs made from high-quality materials available in our vintage clothing sale.
Whether you’re looking for something to highlight an existing outfit or give your wardrobe a well-deserved upgrade - we’ve got you covered! Add a fashionable flare to your everyday look or those special occasion outfits with retro shirts, jackets, dresses or accessories from Relco London.
We’ve got everything from mod to skinhead fashion and 60s-style retro clothing.
The goal of our vintage clothing sale is simple: to make sure you can express your retro style without breaking the bank! Our sale offers an automatic 40% discount on all sale items, so start stocking up on authentic vintage clothing whilst getting a bargain.
Retro T-Shirts
Relco London has a wide variety of vintage t-shirts for men to choose from, we have many contrasting styles that are perfect for all seasons of the year, and whatever you look you’re trying to pull off, we will help you do that immaculately. Our range of vintage t-shirts is all in the same price range allowing you to shop freely. Feel nostalgic when you put on our retro t-shirts with styles such as our Union Jack Tee, representing what the 60’s stand for, and then more simple collections such as our ringer two tee retro t-shirts that come in many different colours from sky blue to mustard and many more! If you’re looking to get that perfect vintage t-shirt, we have that here, take a look at our collection today.
Complete your signature look with our exclusive collection of vintage shirts for women, available in a wide range of classic and bright colours that you can pair with any outfit to channel your inner ska and skinhead look.
Who says women can’t join in on ska fashion? At Relco London, our experts have tailored and crafted perfectly fitting retro shirts that women love. Our short sleeve, check, plaid, plain and tonic shirts are tailored specifically to highlight the female figure and are available in a wide range of sizes from 8 to 22.
The experts at Relco London have applied their 50 years of expertise and experience to design a range of bold yet understated, versatile vintage style dresses for women in various shades and patterns.
Discover our signature vintage pinafore dress, the perfect dress for any occasion, whether daytime or evening; this dress is simple yet impactful. With its sharp tailored fit and short defiant hemline, it’s perfect for those looking to express their inner punk or just lovers of all things retro, skinhead, ska and more!
Our designs all classically reflect the timeless Mod style that inspired us when we started tailoring quality clothing in 1964. Our fully lined, high-quality dresses are sophisticated yet playful; match this contemporary design with a classic white shirt underneath to give a clean punk prep look, or make a bold mod statement and wear it just on its own!
Shop our collection of beautifully designed vintage dresses for women and get free next day delivery on all UK orders. We know you won't want to wait to get your hands on this vintage classic!
Vintage skirts are a wardrobe essential perfect for expressing your own personal style, no matter the look you’re going for. A Relco London, we have perfected the best form-flattering and still iconically stylish vintage skirts and 60’s mod skirts so you can add a bit of flair to the everyday
Not only are skirts a modern must-have, but the skirt was also the skirt was at one time an iconic political statement, a deviation from the norm; and we love that this can be carried into the modern era with a hark back to the vintage skirts that started it all. The 60’s mod skirt is still a vintage favourite, perfect for any occasion. Explore our collection of vintage skirts and find your new favourite - then ‘dress’ it up and rock it!
Why not pair it with a vintage shirt, or add some hard accessories for a rock n’ roll vibe. The choice is yours! ‘Dress’ up your new skirt today.