Absolute Beginners

Author: Colin MacInnes

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August 27, 2023

Context:

Referenced as a 1959 novel that captures the mod fashion look well. The hosts quote a passage describing a teenage boy's appearance including 'college boy crop hair,' 'neat white Italian rounded collared shirt,' 'short Roman jacket,' narrow trousers, and pointed toe shoes - illustrating the Italian-influenced mod style.