Pretty Green, the fashion company created by Liam Gallagher (Oasis) in 2009 has launched a new range of menswear in collaboration with The Beatles to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Gallagher's company drew inspiration for the collection from iconic Mod and psychedelic fashion, as well as from historic outfits The Beatles wore. The new line features classic parkas, high-button jackets, epaulettes, vintage military-style brocade, paisley, and assorted 1960s and Beatles-related patches -all inspired by the music and artwork of Sgt. Pepper's. The range also includes unique, hand-drawn prints that were digitally printed in house. You can learn more about the collection, the era, and The Beatles album at Pretty Green. Clothes are also available at The Beatles Shop. Sample images below. Oasis was well-known for inserting Beatles references into their songs. And brother Liam's reverence for the Fabs has run so deep, he has used audio clips of John in his own work- and he named his own son "Lennon". Related links: Nehru Jackets, Mod Fashion By Liam, Mod Style: Pretty Green, Roger Vivier, 60s Overdrive, Sgt. Pepper 50th, The Beatles: The Curious Camera, McCartney at 71, Revolver At 50, Ringo Rocks At 71, Pattie Boyd Exhibit, Peter Sellers to John Lennon: UK Satire, Ringo Tribute, John Lennon Remembered, Vintage Vinyl, Experimental Beatles, Ivan Vaughan, Essential Ringo, Paul at 72, Notes Behind the Curtain 1, Notes Behind the Curtain 2, Notes Behind the Curtain 3, Notes Behind the Curtain 4, 1960s Overdrive, Make Love in London, George Martin R.I.P., Tony Sheridan R.I.P., Cynthia Lennon R.I.P., Beatles at BBC, Kirchherr and Ono, Encouragement From Yoko, My Experimental Re-Mix & Film with Yoko, Lennon70 Tribute Film, Bowie Spies Berlin, Home Movies, Sean Lennon Release, Gilbert Taylor R.I.P., Atomic Art, Love Piece, Sean Lennon Scores, Sean Lennon Limited Edition, Fab Fall 2013, George Harrison.
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In conjunction with the release of The Director's Cut of the Quadrophenia sessions by The Who, an exhibit has been launched at Pretty Green, the London flagship boutique for Liam Gallagher's fashion line. The exhibit Facebook page here. Even if you can't make it to this rare show, you can still enter to win a custom one-off by Vespa made to look like the scooter on the classic album's cover! Details here. Pretty Green offers a large collection of Mod fashion designed by Gallagher (Oasis, Beady Eye), Paul Weller (The Jam, Style Council), as well as pieces inspired by iconic gear from Swinging London. You can even find a Quadrophenia parka here. The Director's Cut will be released on November 15th. Spy Vibers interested in the Who should check out the excellent book, Won't Get Fooled Again, by music author Richie Unterberger. The film adapted from the Who's album is currently out of print. Below, Mods gather at the Who exhibit in London, Vespa's contest prize edition, and a video promo for The Director's Cut. It's a Mod Mod Mod world!
On the heels of Liam Gallagher's new single release with Beady Eye, Bring the Light, and his "Menswear Brand of the Year" award from Draper's Fashion Awards last week, Liam will be making an in-store appearance tonight at Selfridges, Birmingham, to unveil the Pretty Green autumn/winter collection. The event will be held from 6:00-8:00pm. More info here. Check out Liam's Mod fashion design company, Pretty Green here. Upcoming UK and European dates for Beady Eye at the band's website here. Congrats to Liam on the fashion award, and best wishes for Beady Eye as they play their first gigs since the disbanding of Oasis last year. Hope to see you guys in San Francisco soon.
Spy Vibe reported back in September 2009 about new fashion projects for Liam Gallagher in the wake of his brother Noel's split with their band Oasis (see Mod Fashion by Liam). Over the past year, Liam's fashion line, Pretty Green, has been a great success with limited edition clothing (see Mod Style: Pretty Green). N
ew arrivals include a "Lennon Military Jacket" that is seriously FAB! Speaking of The Beatles, Liam has a Beatles-related film in development (project news here).
Liam has re-grouped with other Oasis members as Beady Eye. The band has already been back in the recording studio and their first single will be released tomorrow via download and limited edition 7 inch vinyl. Check out their website for more info. Congrats to Liam and the guys from Spy Vibe! Looking forward to your new tunes! I'm also digging the Rubber Soul vibe of these first Beady Eye photographs, not to mention the very cool 1960s-style font for the band's new logo.
From the Beady Eye website: Beady Eye will be making available ‘Bring The Light’, the first track to be heard from their debut album, as a free download worldwide to their fans on Wednesday 10th November from 10am (GMT) from their website www.beadyeyemusic.com. The album was recorded over the past summer in London and will be released next year. A strictly limited 7" vinyl of 'Bring The Light' will also be available for fans to purchase. It will only be available through the Beady Eye website and comes with 'Sons Of The Stage' on the B-side.
