The term CHIC, TO AUSTIN POWERS is a reference to the character Austin Powers, a British spy in the popular comedy film series of the same name. The crossword solutions for this term are MOD, which stands for 'Modernism', a cultural movement that began in the 1960s and was characterized by its emphasis on modern art, architecture, and fashion. MOD was also a style of dress popularized by the youth culture of the time, which was often associated with the music genre of the same name.