Dr. Martens For Life
The other day as I contemplated a slight tear in the upper and a small crack in the sole of my beloved, worn, comfortable, 1461 Dr. Martens shoes, I thought, "Well, that time again. Gotta get a new...
View ArticleGetting Down and Derby
While Roller Derby may not fall into the category of mod or modernist, the sport has midcentury roots and is a downright cool thing to do in Vermont, so we thought it deserved a post of its own. Roller...
View ArticleThe Vermodernist Etsy Round-up: Shop with No Regretsy!
Vermonters are known for their diehard support of local businesses and a general appreciation for the "localvore" movement. A great way to shop local for all of your mod and vintage needs is to hit up...
View ArticleFinding Midcentury Modern Treasures in Northern Vermont
Vermont has a lot of great antique stores. Indeed. However, most shops we've been to so far tend to focus on what most people think of when they think of "New England" and "antiques" in the same breath...
View ArticleRetro Summer Fun in Vermont
Compared to the seemingly endless winters, summers in Vermont can fly by. Therefore, it's important to cram as much warm-weather fun into those outdoor-friendly months as possible. While known for...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Launch of jeneric Vintage Eyewear!
We're sorry that Vermodernist has been radio-silent over the last couple of weeks, but we have a good reason!Eric and I are pleased to announce that we’ve put our passion for retro style into practice...
View ArticleWelcoming the Queen of Rockabilly to the Green Mountain State
Whether you're a rocker or a mod or something in between, a performer will be coming to South Burlington's Higher Ground that can't be missed - The Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson.If you don't know...
View ArticleMidcentury Modern Architecture in Vermont
When Jen and I arrived in Palm Springs, CA for vacation this past February, we could barely believe that a place abounding with so much incredible architecture could exist. Down every street, and...
View ArticleHow to Be Simultaneously Summer Sporty and Retro-Fabulous
This time of year in in the great state of Vermont you'll be hard pressed to find a car driving by that doesn't have a bike (or three) on the roof next to their kayak, canoe, or camping gear. However,...
View ArticleReading - The Retro Way
While there are numerous blogs reporting on mod culture, style, and retro design, (check out the links we love list for a few of our faves), we thought we'd take this opportunity to tout some of the...
View ArticleLooking for a Ticket Back to the 60s? Don't Take Pan Am
Like many fans of early 60s fashion, culture, and aesthetic, we tuned in last night for the premiere of Pan Am in hopes that it would fill a hole in our television watching schedule left by the delay...
View ArticleNYC SKA Legends The Toasters Coming to Vermont!
Attention ska fans! The venerable NYC SKA band The Toasters will be making a stop here in our fair state on Sunday October 16th as part of their 30th anniversary tour! They will be playing at Club...
View ArticleTiki-lite: A Hidden Gem in Winooski
Nothing says "retro" like a fantastic Polynesian restaurant or a Tiki bar. We at Vermodernist have sampled many a Blue Hawaii at Tiki bars from Otto's Shrunken Head in New York, to Hula's in Monteray...
View ArticleA Little Effort Goes a Long Way
Let us start off by saying that the Vermodernists are in no way perfect when it comes to fashion. Despite most people's best efforts, there are always going to be certain mornings when it's simply...
View ArticleRetrovore-Localphile: Vermodernist Holiday Shopping Ideas
It's hard to believe that the holiday shopping season is nearly upon us. With the economy in the toilet, we want to do what we can to support artists, craftspeople and workers here in New England and...
View ArticleStarting 2012 Off with a Thick Shake
Happy New Year! One of our chief resolutions is to post more regularly in 2012. To kick it off, we wanted to post an announcement about an upcoming show at The Monkey House in Winooski, Vermont that...
View ArticleRetro Immersion - British Style
The doldrums of winter are finally setting in here in northern Vermont. The holidays have come and gone, and we're having single digit temps these past few days. What better time to curl up on your...
View ArticleSka, Robots, and a Promise for More Posts!
We're still here! We apologize to all our Vermodernist readers for our many-month lapse in posting, but we're back just in time for summer.To kick off summer and our rebirth of posts, we'd like to...
View ArticleStick Your Claws Into Some Barbacoa This Thursday in Winooski
If you're looking for a night of music this week, we thought we'd point out a couple of local bands that may appeal to Vermodernist readers that will be playing in our very own Winooski. This...
View ArticleA Quadrophenic Revival
The Who's seminal Quadrophenia double album, released in 1973, is about to turn 40 years old. Leading up to this anniversary, the album and film are enjoying a bit of a revival.Quadrophenia - The...
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