It's a Mod Mod World Once Again: Let's Take a Look at the Editorials

Few trends have as long a shelf life as mod, though it could be because this '60s trend is the style that never actually goes out of style. In 1995, Marc Jacobs told Vogue that the sixties was the most "modern period in fashion," and that "if I saw those clothes walking down the street today, I would say they looked modern, experimental and classic." This was, of course, during a time when mod was having yet another resurgence, but the point remains. A shift dress never seems to go the way of the Dodo. The '60s youthquake hit fall collections like Prada, Burberry Prorsum, Alberta Ferretti, and Jil Sander, showing clean lines, bright colors and the occasional crazy headgear. Fashion editors are translating them to magazine pages at an alarming rate, and we can't get enough of it. Last fall saw a focus on the 50s bombshell, while the present takes inspiration from Twiggy. Is the 70s set for next year? Time will tell on that one, but for now click through to take a look at some of the standout mod editorials for fall.
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Few trends have as long a shelf life as mod, though it could be because this '60s trend is the style that never actually goes out of style.

In 1995,

Anne Hathaway frolics around the streets of London in this bright-eyed and bushy-tailed editorial for Harper's Bazaar US.

Vogue China's "The Modern Mods" is a slightly darker take on the trend in the slightly dingy streets of London clad in lots of black patent leather.

Tatler UK traded on the cheeky mod mentality in this fun story. Prada and Burberry have a clear handle on the trend.

The bright colors of green and red were the focus of this Elle Canada editorial. Twiggy-inspired makeup included.

Karlie Kloss has a slight spring in her step in this Vogue Japan story where geometric and psychedelic prints, a popular mod trademark, comingle.

Fashion wasn't the only inspiration for this editorial from Harper's Bazaar Korea. The 60s interpretation of modern, futuristic interiors played a large role, as well.

The bubble shapes and synthetic materials harkens back to

This Vogue Italia editorial is a slight twist on the Twiggy wide-eyed makeup, made complete with a few turtlenecks.

Vogue China took another stab at the mod style in this editorial focused on that popular color blocking trend.

This chilly Vogue Italia beauty story plays up an androgynous edge.

These highlights are just the beginning of what fall magazines have to offer for this trend, so keep your eye out in the coming year. We can't get enough of it.

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