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Published quarterly, Detail is a UK-based magazine dedicated to Mod culture, music, fashion, design and contemporary modernist style.
What grabbed us about this issue…
This is a special issue with Paul Weller as guest editor, the "Modfather" himself, whose influence through The Jam and The Style Council is woven throughout. We enjoyed how the issue gets into what Mod actually means to him personally, with pieces on the music, clothing, literature and film that have shaped his career. If you're curious about new music coming out of that tradition, there's an interview with soul singer Jalen Ngonda worth a look. Weller also shares his top ten current favourites, which makes for a good soundtrack to the read.
Who's Detailfor?
Detail is one for when you want to go deeper into Mod culture and the scenes that grew out of it. Think of it as part music journal, part cultural archive: interviews with musicians, DJs and designers sit alongside essays on menswear, cinema and British subcultural history. You can tell it has been carefully considered, with clean layouts and photography that reflect the modernist aesthetic the magazine champions. This would suit you if you already have some familiarity with the subject, as it does not spend much time on introductions. It is one to settle into on a quiet afternoon when you want something that rewards a bit of attention.
Type: Mixed-length, interview led
Pages: 94
Instagram: @thedetailmag