Mod: The Retro Trend Taking Over This Spring

The Mod fashion trend, originating in late 1950s London, was a youth-driven movement that significantly influenced global style and culture. Emerging from a group of young modernists passionate about jazz music, the Mod subculture quickly became synonymous with sharp fashion, music, and a distinctive lifestyle.
GUCCI SS25

If you’ve noticed a sudden surge of bold color blocks, swinging A-line skirts, and barely-there hemlines stomping down the runways this season—no, you haven’t time-traveled back to Carnaby Street. The Mod movement is back, and it’s looking very Spring 2025.

Blame it on the Resort 2025 runways, or the endless scrolling through vintage Twiggy inspo on TikTok, but Mod fashion is having a full-blown revival this April.

Mini Skirts

Yes, those micro-minis that Mary Quant made iconic are now gracing the likes of Ferragamo and Miu Miu, but in 2025 fabrics—think lightweight vegan leather, structured neoprene, and sustainable materials.

Mod fashion
Diesel | O-Hunt-Q1 mini skirt | Dhs 715
Dolce & Gabbana | high-waisted cherry-print leggings | Dhs 3,785

Pair it with a high-neck top or even a ribbed zip-up knit, and you’ve got yourself an updated Mod set that hits just right between nostalgia and now. For the modest girlies, you can always throw in a pair of colourful or printed leggings for the boujee factor.

Psychedelic Prints

ETRO | Silk-blend Medallion and Paisley Sweater | Dhs 4,299

The original Mods loved their graphic prints and two-tone patterns, but Spring 2025 is dialing it down just enough to keep it wearable. Think wave-like geometric prints, updated checkerboards, and colour combos that belong in a Wes Anderson mood board.

Designers like Roksanda and Cecilie Bahnsen are reinterpreting the Mod palette with softer pastels and sandy hues for a spring-ready vibe—imagine pistachio, but with an attitude.

Mod Men: Tailoring Gets the Cool Kid Treatment

Mod style had the boys in tailored suits, slim lapels, and Chelsea boots long before the phrase clean guy aesthetic even existed. This spring, the tailored two-piece is getting a Gen Z redo: boxier shoulders, cropped trousers, maybe even a colored suit with contrast stitching if you’re bold.

Massimo Dutti

Throw in some retro sunglasses and a mock neck tee underneath, and the Mod guy is suddenly the best dressed at brunch.

Go-Go Boots and Other Power Accessories

The Mod wardrobe was never shy on accessories. White knee-high boots, chunky headbands, oval shades and mini structured handbags? Add to cart immediately.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN | Alleo 90 patent leather knee-high boots

What’s different this time is the mix—it’s less matchy-matchy and more mix-and-clash. Wear go-go boots with a slouchy tote or pair your mini with sleek ballet flats. The rulebook has officially been thrown out.

In a world obsessed with Y2K and quiet luxury, Mod is our playful middle ground.

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