Avid Proper followers will be aware we’re pretty tight with these guys, but as ever, we only get involved with stuff we believe in. Admiral’s mothership should require…
Perhaps these days the tennis world is about performance, gaining that competitive edge and making sure the equipment the protagonists wear is about maximising their chance to win.…
What the word Yeti means to you depends on where you live, how old you are and how into cult British films you are. If it’s the latter…
Anyone in the UK will have to have been dwelling beneath some kind of hard stone structure to miss the media noise surrounding rising energy prices of late.…
Drop yourself back twelve months and place yourself in the gooey, gluey mess that was peak lockdown. Sure, a bit of time sitting at home sounds great at…
It might not feel like it, but Balaclavas are as topical as it gets right now. Sure, it can get very chilly out there and you could do…
Founded more than 20 years ago, Beams Plus mines the rich heritage of Americana, sportswear, military and workwear influences to bring something classic yet contemporary to the party.…
The words don’t just write themselves, you know. Next year will be pretty much 20 years since we started doing things under the name of Proper. Back at…
When you’re so renowned for making hard-wearing footwear for outdoor graft, you’ve got to work hard to stay ahead of the pack. Timberland’s iconic Original 6 inch boot…
Scarlet and Indigo, whatever. This Made in England 1500 has more than a hint of West Ham/ Aston Villa about it as far as I’m concerned, which would…
Our good friends down at John Anthony have been around for ages. Founded in 1979 to be precise, they’ve been a respectable name on the menswear landscape for…
One of the rarely discussed challenges of modern life is that of maintaining an ambient temperature in your home or office. Winter comes along, elbows out, muscling its…
It’s a natural progression, really. Having shuffled their way confidently to the top of the tree when it comes to reassuringly expensive socks, Japanese hosiery kings Anonymous Ism…
Founded by Mancunian Paul Tudor, Oswen is a responsible German shoe brand. Using core materials sources from as close to production as possible, everything is considered with Oswen.…
Stone Island needs no serious introduction here on this website. It’s probably the most written about brand we’ve covered. Likewise, our affinity with Oi Polloi goes back to…
While everyone understandably embraces brands like On Running and Salomon, there’s still something to be said for the old faithful footwear. Sure, you can’t pretend you’re an Ultra…
With great powder comes great responsibility. Yes, we’re back again for a new year, chatting on about the weather and making weak jokes about snow. That’s it for…
For most of us, the terrace catwalk high point of the year remains a possibility, at least for now. Boxing Day fixtures are traditionally the place where everyone…
With a wealth of experience picked up while building a range of celebrated brands – chiefly Stone Island and C.P. Company, Massimo Osti launched ST95 in – unsurprisingly…
Outdoor brand Helly Hansen have just launched their AW21 with Matches, just in time for when we really need it. To mark this occasion, they’ve put together a…
Nanamica are back, leading the way, getting their marker down early with this SS22 preview. As ever, their ethos is about making connections, with their motto One Ocean,…