With a period traditionally set aside for a fair bit of drinking about to take place, we thought we’d draw your attention to some of our favourite vessels…
Someone, somewhere needs to research then write an account of the birth of British gear. Bruce Johnson has done such a sterling job on the stateside scene and…
The small town of Hyde sits on the edge of the Greater Manchester conurbation, curiously close to Derbyshire, geographically in Cheshire. Mancunian in heritage Hyde has been made…
We’ve been doing these for a while now. Almost missed out this week’s with all the festive fuss, but found a pocket of time in which to pull…
What feels like a lifetime ago, when they were housed in their original Tib Street base, Oi Polloi released the first round of own-brand gear. Polo shirts, t-shirts,…
Our pals at Italian retailer Fresh may not have had the opportunity to join in the footballing fun in Qatar, following the failure of their nation to qualify,…
It’s so nice to see people you’ve worked with for a long time achieving great things. As Torino store Fresh celebrates another year of success and growth, they…
The weather outside is frightful. Minus 7 degrees to be precise. Burst pipes weather. We can’t just layer up on the sofa though, there’s last minute shopping to…
And Wander Diamond Stitch Down Jacket at Yards StoreAnd Wander do this sort of bubbly beauty really well. We’re torn on the concept of a down jacket without…
In the first of what will be a recurring series, we’ve been digging through our extensive archive of publications to shine a little head torch on brands before…
The perennial problem when buying gifts for someone you love/like is the question of whether it’s enough to show them your appreciation of them. “Let’s not go mad…
Whether you’ve taken a recent liking to hiking or you’re keen to get talking about walking, the presence of a well-crafted and reliable hiking boot in your life…
Generally speaking, footwear is made to perform the dual duties of protecting your feet and aiding your ability to walk without falling over. There are obviously many types…
We’re all football aren’t we? At least for now. There are many ways in which people are currently consuming the World Cup. Maybe you’re new to the game…
Having gone full-on stealth for Black Friday last week, we thought we’d change things up with some anti-camo from the recent Gramicci x Brain Dead collaboration, with a…
Helly Hansen’s 222 collection builds upon the foundations laid by the inaugural HH-1183892225 Winter collection, entitled 212. The collection sees the development of flagship styles including the 3-in-1…
French chunky shoe-merchants Palladium have combined with Cornish brand Finisterre to bring the world a sustainable hiking boot in two colours. This completes the hat-trick for the duo,…
Here at Proper we have always marveled at the ability of The North Face to retain its appeal to all corners of society yet still remain cool. How…
A short hop to the shop revealed we’re not too far away from actual cold weather this week. It therefore felt appropriate to have a little dig about…
Once again Fresh is leading the way with its collaborative work. Not content with their well-received fleeces and knitwear, plus ongoing work with the likes of Astorflex, they’ve…
That archetypal four-pocket parka as seen in The Deerhunter will never get old. A few brands lay claim to being the originator of said sartorial icon (it’s Holubar,…