I can’t say the name of this suave British label without instantly hearing “Sing along with the Common People, sing along and it might just get you through”…
Already well known for having a refreshingly ethical stance within the clothing industry, outdoor legends Patagonia have recently teamed up with Wal-Mart to create the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.…
If there are three things that I hold in equally high esteem, it’s vintage BMWs, the Derbyshire countryside and a nice bit of Edwin denim. How fortunate then…
It’s safe to say that September is definitely one of our favourite months here at Proper HQ. As the sun seems to come into it’s own this time…
We might be a bit slow on the uptake here given that ace jean makerers Natural Selection have been knocking around since 2009 but better late than never…
Named after the lovely Mediterranean port of Alicante, these shoes are perfect for padding along the promenade. Try saying that after a few San Miguels. Ideal for walking…
Buy Proper Issue 12 After a brief sabbatical involving daytime television and vimto bon-bons, Proper is back with its twelfth and easily best issue. With help from Manchester-based design gurus…
Whenever I hear people refer to the New Balance factory in Flimby it takes me back to what I now call ‘The CBeebies Years’. I spent more years…
Guardian Music have just launched Six Songs of Me, a unique celebration of the songs that have shaped peoples’ lives. The service asks each user to answer six…
Having had a couple of pairs of Pointer when they first emerged as a brand a few years ago, I’d kind of forgotten about them until recently. Probably…
Two of our favourite American gear-smiths Sebago and Woolrich have joined forces and used their 248 years combined experience to create the kind of stout and sturdy footwear that…
OK so we’ve all caught ourselves reading online about the latest latest Y-front necked cardigans to come out of Kawasaki or articles on how to look just like…
Another short video for you from the series of events adidas have been running of late. Coinciding with the Olympics, this event featured live music from Factory Floor…
Exclusive to the Mandon Store the New England Shirting Company hand make their shirts in the original Massachusetts factory by hand to order right in the heart of…
With cycling all the rage right now we’re going to be predictable and jump on the bandwagon. You’ll find no sideburns at Proper HQ though, nor will you…
In these times of trendy wendy types disguised as outdoorsmen, it’s nice to talk about a genuine ourdoor technical brand. Rohan have returned with a sneaky look at…
Usually when we get some news from Fred Perry we jump on the chance to proudly big up Fred and mention he’s from our home town of Stockport…
Duffer are well and truly back(pack). They’re back on the scene and causing a ruck(sack). Enough of the characteristically terrible puns though, get on these Duffer of St…
Quick, quick, get your shorts on, have a shave and go outside, the sun has got his hat on. Anyone with half a clue knows that when the…
If (like me) you ever been treacherously close to writing off a car as a result of wearing sunglasses on a really sunny day then driven into a…
Knitwear in this weather? Knit? Wear? “Give over Neil!’ I hear you cry but no wait, hang on, listen, trust me. Brit brand Alan Paine have been busy in…