Essential pieces: Mod

Designer Mary Quant, one of the originators of mod, gave birth to a look that was boldly black and white, zippered, geometric, and shiny—and went so far beyond new as to be positively futuristic.

See more mod looks as Lucky goes Mod About Town.

And pick up our book, The Lucky Guide To Mastering Any Style, for more tips on incorporating mod pieces into your look.

A-LINE MINIDRESS

I can't stop looking at my nails because they're so cool.

With their unconventional cuts, Alexa's tees are certainly anything but ordinary.

These t-shirts are anything but plain white.

Which trio of items is the blonde-bobbed designer still crazy about?

Seriously. Just imagine bumping into Ryan Gosling at Lincoln Center.