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Yes. This is a British group. Carnaby Row was the centre for that style of design. cf. Austin Powers.
In America, this got lumped in as “Mod”, despite that word having a more specific meaning (sharp suits taking cues from Italian tailoring).
Were Mods an American thing as well?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mods_and_rockers