Under the spot light - Calle Modista

Under the spot light, Cálle Modista who specialises in quality British handmade and limited edition mod and 1960's Inspired Clothes and Accessories for both men and women. Make sure you check out their website and keep your eyes open for any limited edition products, so that way there are only a few of you wearing a fantasticly smart product.

http://www.callemodista.com/

What made you start up Calle Modista?

Calle Modista started after I had made some 60s clothing for family and friends and they had been really pleased with them and it was family really that persuaded me to give it a go. It was something I had thought about for a while but had never really got past the thought stage.

How long have you been making your own clothes for?

I started dressmaking when I was a teenager mainly because I did not want to wear the same as everyone else. Dressmaking and design is a family tradition so I had a lot of inspiration!

What do you enjoy most about having Calle Modista?

I really enjoy all the aspects of having Calle Modista. I obviously really love 60s clothes and I love fabrics, all the matching of cottons, buttons etc. As well as that I love working through different style and design ideas and then the process of sewing as everything comes together.

How did you get into the mod scene?

I got into the Mod scene mainly because I love the music and the clothes from the 60s and it progressed from there. One of the things I love the most about the mod scene is although it celebrates individual style I also feel it is very inclusive and I have met some really lovely people through the mod scene.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

In my spare time...(not that I get that much between working!) I love music, seeing bands, socialising with my friends.. and a good book.



 Some of the above images belong to Mark Prethero.