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Top Gear was a boutique established in the 1960s by James Wedge and Pat Booth on the Kings Road, London.[1] It was an influential shop which Barbara Hulanicki was "most envious of",[2] and acquired a reputation for selling Mod clothing to the "rich and influential".[3] Customers included Marianne Faithfull, Mick Jagger and The Beatles.[4]

The carrier bags had a distinctive bullseye design – which became a popular Mod icon used by The Who.

References

  1. ^ James Wedge - Victoria and Albert Museum
  2. ^ [1] Hulanicki, Barbara. (1983). From A to Biba. London: Hutchinson & Co. ISBN 978-0-09-152430-2
  3. ^ Promises, promises | Weekend | guardian.co.uk
  4. ^ http://www.abingdon-road-vintage.co.uk/abingdon/lover7_bout.html
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