Layer, layer, layer. Nanamica, Snow Peak, Snow Peak. A dash more Nanamica. Cav Empt for good measure. Clarks, Parra. It’s a solid set up. Our mates at Wellgosh…
It’s not something you’d expect a shoe to commemorate, but then again, shoes, silhouettes and colourways draw inspiration from a variety of unexpected places. Hanon and adidas original’s…
Our friends at Pockets are consistently curating a bigger and bigger collection of second-hand pieces with reduced price tags. At the moment, there’s huge amounts of Stone, some…
Both Barbour and tartan have a bit of a mingled relationship with the country gent. Barbour’s waxed outdoor wear has working-class origins, equipping the good people of the…
Albam’s focus has always been quality and wearability. Last week we covered Albam’s heritage and production methods. This week, it’s time to discuss aesthetic. Like many contemporary brands,…
The year is 1916 and it’s a humid spring afternoon in Northern Italy. Just shy of the mountains, and 70 miles from the nearest coastline, the city of…
Adsum is a New York-based brand with a Latin name that has been stocked at Manchester-based Oi Polloi for some time now. The name, in Latin, is equivalent…
Barry Barr, the founder of Kavu, started by selling his signature ‘strapcap’ out the back of his car way back in 1993. The strapcap’s iconic pattern was mildly…
Sebago and Oi Polloi have been spending a lot of time together recently. We discussed their relationship not long ago, when they came together for their latest shoe…
We covered Mizuno’s collaboration with Japanese football team Nagoya Grampus not too long ago, which saw the two brands link for a capsule that celebrated the club’s ‘93…
The 5th Store’s latest offering sees a curated set of and Wander’s solid outerwear taken for a spin. The two designers behind and Wander, Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko…
Fleeces patterned with abstract, almost psychedelic details have been a staple for a long time. Patagonia’s infamous Snap-T fleece often featured colour blocking or patterns inspired by the…
There’s a lot of good things about this puffer. Firstly: it’s huge and therefore cosy. Get your hood up, tie yourself in, and snuggle down wherever you are.…
A reviewer on Klättermusen’s site said that the Nal jacket was the perfect jacket for trail runs. Lightweight and easily breathable, he commented that it was flexible enough…
Wellgosh has styled their extensive Braindead collection, highlighting new pieces from the AW21 range. From my perspective, the star of the show is the adjustable Skate Pants in…
James Shaw and Alastair Rae’s Albam is an East Midlands gem. A little testament to the things that the post-industrial non-South can produce. (Non-South, here, is a catch-all…
Some brands, like Fred Perry, defy monopolisation by any single era. Having influenced everyone from Northern Soul mods to skinheads, Amy Winehouse and Andy Murray, the brand’s impact…
Pretty much all synthetic materials release microplastics into rivers, oceans and waterways. When materials are put under heat and chemical stress during a washing cycle, tiny yarns are…
During lockdown, at the end of June 2020, Flock Together started as a group for POC that wanted to enjoy birdwatching and the great outdoors. The traditional image…
Fresh Store have topped up their selection of Karhu’s running-inspired models, bringing in the Aria 95 from the Legends Collection and the Fusion 2.0 in a soft Dawn…
Wellgosh’s latest curation series styles a ridiculously expensive Ten C Parka with some cosy winter staples. The Sniper parka in soot grey is crafted from waterproof and windproof…