20/08/2008 Here at Planet Notion, we like to keep our ears glued firmly to the ground on the latest trends and fashions. We also like to keep our eyes glued to the streets of London tahn and we’ve heard murmurs and seen proof that fashion is on the verge of a Mod revival. Spurred on by the resurgence of the Chelsea boot and Harrington jacket - seemingly adorning every twenty-to-thirty something trying to bridge the gap between the smart-casual and stand-out crowd; the regular and unique; the Now and the Then, Levi’s have released an autumn collection of the finest Mod essential: The Sta-Prest Trouser.
Having been synonymous with the 60s Mod period, the resurrection of the Sta-Prest Trouser, especially a product designed by Levi's®, is very welcome news indeed; particularly when you consider that vintage Levi’s Sta-Prest can fetch for hundreds of pounds. Thankfully the new Levi’s ‘Grey Check’ Sta-Prest collection is far more affordable; even for a down-and-out, chain-smoking hack like yours truly. We’re talking a modest £70.00.
The Sta-Prest’s original appeal didn’t lie solely with its plaid or check design, but with its permanent leg crease and finish. So, for the average Mod embarking on a night on the tiles, necking ‘blues’ and crashing parties, little more was needed than putting the Sta-Prest on and fastening them up; after Mummy had put them on spin-dry of course. It helped that the Sta-Prest looked the proverbial bees-knees accompanying the Mod essential Winkle Picker; an item that has fast regained popularity itself.
The release of the Levi’s ‘Grey Check’ Sta-Prest collection keeps to the blueprint of the original slim-fit, 5-pocket Sta-Prest of 1964 and has carried on where last seasons selection left-off. In keeping with the catwalks current love-affair with checks, tartans and traditional plaid, the new Sta-Prest assortment consists of block colour designs keeping to this aesthetic: A tasteful combination of subtle yellows, blacks, blues, greens and greys.
Planet Notion is in dire need of a new pair of trousers after the cheap pair we brought from Brick Lane ripped and exposed Little Planet Notion from his solitary confinement. Having seen the new Sta-Prest collection, we’re eagerly anticipating our next pay-cheque.
The ‘Grey Check’ Sta-Prest® are available from the Levi’s® website: levis.co.uk priced at £70.00. |
