Anyone who follows the constant stream of punnery and general nonsense we write here on Proper will be aware of our appreciation of a good bit of wordplay.…
With British Springtime stuttering into place, temperatures will inevitably creep up before we’re awash once again with ‘scorcher’ headlines and proclamations of ‘hotter than Barbados/the sun!’. Ever-sensitive to…
Remember a few weeks ago when we wrote about Belstaff, the beautiful British brand from down the road in Stoke on Trent? Well, get yourself an oatcake and…
Sustainability is fundamental to everything Craghoppers does and this is what it calls its ‘Mindfully Made’ ethos. The brand allocates significant resources to innovating responsible manufacturing techniques and…
Oi Polloi aren’t finished just yet. Their propensity for uncovering brands you like, but can’t remember having seen before remains intact. The latest in a long line of…
This week’s collection of cool clothing and footwear comes correct via Clutch Cafe. Their collection of archival and heritage brands is pretty much unrivaled. Jelado 6th Man 3/4″…
As George McFly said in the true-to-life documentary series Back to the Future, if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. That is true of…
You may think a sandal selection post is a bit premature. You’d be wrong, but you’re entitled to that standpoint. We’ll see 20 degrees next week, according to…
Remember last year when we introduced you to a kids brand called infaant?No? Yeah you do. Look. Here. Well, anyway, whether you remember or not, we’re here with…
Connoisseurs of corduroy clothing, lend us your ears for five minutes. We’ve been speaking to the owner of one of Manchester’s principal protagonists and proponents of said fabric.…
We’re at what the pundits call the business end of the football season and there are certain boozy away fixtures for which a jacket may even be optional…
Known mainly for its court appearances, Diadora is a brand you can rely on to attract admiration. We all remember sports endorsements by the top faces of the…
Like many of the most popular shoes of the late 20th century, the Rivalry began its life in a sporting setting. Oi Polloi are at the casual end…
When there is talk of brands with heritage, few can trace their roots back as far as Birkenstock. The shoemaking dynasty began with Johannes Birkenstock in 1774, who…
When it comes to living your best life outdoors, you can’t go far long by observing the nation of Sweden. Whether it be in the depths of their…
Celebrating its 50th year, Epperson Mountaineering brings a hard-wearing and rugged quality to everyday, infinitely usable bags. Founded in 1973 by Mark Epperson, in Montana Epperson Mountaineering was…
Sometimes, getting the badge in simply isn’t necessary. Crafted in Italy to Stone Island’s exacting standards, this creamy orange example of outerwear goodness arrives just in time for…
Remember when only a smallish section of society was into football, and an even smaller section of them knew Ajax was pronounced Eye-Axe (sort of)? Well, a decade…
Inspired by the holiday seasons of the early 1980’s La Paz are back with more goodness from Portugal. It’s best to acknowledge right now that summer is always…
Stepping into view like something made from Kryptonite or some sort of other precious gem, the new colourway of the Mountain Fly Low 2 is almost upon us.…
Founded in 1993 by Seattle native Barry Barr, Kavu celebrates its 30th birthday this year. Initially, the brand was sold out of Barr’s car, with the innovative strapcap…