How can I describe Unearthing, the book that legendary comic scribe Alan Moore and award-winning photographer Mitch Jenkins have collaborated on documenting the life of Alan’s mate Steve? Well forget about graphic novels and look upon this as more of a suburban acid trip in book form, a trip that begins and ends at Steve’s home of Shooter’s Hill in [...]
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British summer time. It’s almost not funny anymore. Having arrived back from my annual break last weekend, it was a nice surprise to not be shivering in shorts. Ok, so it wasn’t sweltering, but 20 degrees in the UK is something that only happens about 11 days a year or something. What we tend to get instead is a couple [...]
It must be hard for clothing designers to come up with a new concept for each season. Or maybe not, I don’t know. I’m not a clothing designer. It’s a weird time though isn’t it? Everyone is talking technical. New Balance and Nike are adorning everyone’s feet and ‘heritage’ feels like it was years ago. Not, you know, heritage in [...]
I remember first meeting Mark a few years back at Jacket Required and thinking after our brief chat ‘what a lovely man’ as I examined the pockets of a nearby Filson jacket. To the uninitiated, Manc, ex-pat Mark now lives in Sri Lanka where he spends his time lazing around in the sun oh and making proper nice (bespoke) shirts, [...]
With retailers getting more and more keen to have a bit more creative control, many have begun doing their own lookbooks. Many (as featured on here) are ace. Urban Industry have been doing it a fair while now though, their most recent SELECTED project is their 5th effort. Matching a strong slice of streetwear with the brief British summetime, they’ve [...]
Around about this time of year loads of British types visit Europe. Whether it’s the Spanish Costas, Greek Islands or the Balearics, thousands of us catch a plane to catch some sun. One place that doesn’t get as much love as it deserves is Portugal, which is where New Fangle Clothing shot their SS13 lookbook. Taking in their favourite brands [...]
Remember those Carling Black Label ads? Funny weren’t they? Shame about the beer. Anyway forget about sub-standard lager and the 80s for a minute and focus your mind on Mamnick Black Label. A very limited edition range of garms, identifiable by their black woven label and the fact that all fabrics and buttons were sourced in Japan with each piece [...]
Is it me or are Saucony currently the trainer to be seen in? Are they the new New Balance? Fuck knows. Either way if you like your trainers you may be interested in their rather smashing Grid 9000 Premium pack. Available in a choice of two colours, limited to 900 pairs worldwide and arriving at the dead good Great Divide [...]
How can I describe Unearthing, the book that legendary comic scribe Alan Moore and award-winning photographer Mitch Jenkins have collaborated on documenting the life of Alan’s mate Steve? Well forget about graphic novels and look upon this as more of a suburban acid trip in book form, a trip that begins and ends at Steve’s home of Shooter’s Hill in [...]
Ever wondered what Fireman Sam wears for Boxercise? What do you mean ‘No’? Ok, even my fast-food-addled mind wouldn’t find reason to ponder such a thing, but when I saw this collection of fiery footwear it did get me wondering. Four styles, available from today (22nd May), from JD Sports, these are sure to cut a dash as you pad [...]
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Read more ›Hands up who wants to play spot the Fjallraven Kanken? OK then, put your cynicism to one side and see how many iconic Swedish bags you can spot in this video as we enjoy a glimpse into the life of this talented young hot-shot going as she goes about her creative business and bikes around town with a basket full [...]
Read more ›If you’re the kind of person who loves watching Grand Designs whilst dreaming of the day you get to ‘project manage’ your very own custom built castle, then do I have a double whammy of futuristic house porn for you. First up is the third volume of Taschen’s Architecture Now! Houses book, offering a tour around 60 of the world’s [...]
Read more ›Some sites shy away from gobbing off about clothes and instead post pictures. These are lazy people. Occasionally though, we get sent something that renders words pointless. These shots from Owner Operator are of that ilk. “Check it out when you get a chance. It’s pretty ridiculous.” says Steven Kimura. He’s right isn’t he? Great. http://operatorusa.com/pages/lookbook
Read more ›We recently got accused on twitter of being a bit pretentious of late on these Favourite Fives. Naturally we brushed off this criticism by spending the afternoon doing Hot Yoga before listening to some music you’ve never heard of, then eating food from a country you didn’t even know existed. To be fair though, it’s nice to mix things up [...]
Read more ›When we set about printing a little fanzine almost a decade ago we didn’t expect it to last more than a couple of issues. It just didn’t cross our minds. But as time slowly rolled on we’ve added more and more nuts and bolts to Proper. More through a kind of duty than any driven streak. We just do what [...]
Read more ›If only all dogs were made out of paper, they’d be much easier to look after and no-one would get upset after accidentally stepping into a scrunched up piece of A4 whilst walking through the park in their sandals. Speaking of which our mates Togs + Clogs have collaborated with dead cool Manchester creatives Lazerian for their SS13 look-book ‘Classic Dog Moments’. [...]
Read more ›It astounds me how some people mature quicker musically than others – it took me years after I’d discovered Hip Hop to understand jazz music which it turn switched me on to sourcing out the original ‘samples’. Which leads me onto this month’s mix from Zurich resident Kejeblos. At the tender age of 25 he’s already well versed in the art [...]
Read more ›No F****** Around in Room 427 is a f****** great little f***** of film by those crazy c**** The Great Divide and their cool as f*** clothes and put together by that mad f***** Danny Sangra and if you don’t like it you can just go and f*** yourself. ” A good looking young couple go on a weekend retreat – what [...]
Read more ›Its only when you look through the photographic evidence in this book that you realise what a crazy and tumultuous year 2012 was. New levels of austerity causing mayhem in the streets and homes of Europe, civil war taking 60,000 lives (and counting) in Syria and not forgetting Superstorm Sandy hammering New York. If you’re still trying to make sense [...]
Read more ›I really like the ‘keeping it real’ direction that Marshall Artist are going in at the moment having recently shot their AW13 look-book in Manchester’s notorious backstreet boozer Mother Macs. Capturing the true Britishness of the collection (and probably to stop the photographer getting leathered) M.A. chose local lad and contender for the English Super Featherweight title later this year Jon ‘2 Smokes’ Kays for modelling duties. It’s made me [...]
Read more ›If you’ve been with us since the early days of ProperTop.com you’ll know that I’m a big fan of Turbonegro. I will never forget the awe inspiring sight of thousands of grown men in sailor hats (AKA Turbojugend) running towards me and the band, creating a huge dust cloud in the process at Denmark’s Roskilde festival about ten years ago or [...]
Read more ›How can a shoe that’s been around forever still seem so very, very ‘now’? I suppose the All Star Chuck Taylor’s success is due to a winning combination of not messing with a clean, classic shape, heavy on screen/stage/track presence and the fact that when Converse do choose to collaborate they get it absolutely spot on. Speaking of which, this [...]
Read more ›WARNING: This feature contains boobs. If you’re a fan of Vice magazine (and frankly who isn’t?) then you’ll probably know about their awesome VBS site which features the kind of cool & genuinely interesting documentaries that you never see on TV. A regular feature on VBS is ‘Shot by Kern’ where photographer Richard Kern is followed as he travels throughout [...]
Read more ›A cheeky first entry featuring one of his own bags here from talented Dubliner Christian though to be fair whats the point in creating something if you don’t think that the end product is your favourite thing out there? After working for various brands such as Paul Smith and Fred Perry, Christian is now creative director of fantastic new accessories brand Stighlorgan. Item [...]
Read more ›Man do I love MANASTASH and their highly original, hikerdelic, super functional, colourful outdoor gear. So I thought I’d let you all know that you can now buy their gear (and some other ace brands) from the wonderfully named Japanese site BEAVER. Now I could go on about being able to spend all day looking at beaver online guilt free [...]
Read more ›COMPETITION NOW CLOSED – WELL DONE TO LEE! We’ve seen some pretty cool bags lately but this sensationally summery piece of kit has knocked us out of our sandals with a totally tropical punch! Fortunately for you, our good mates over at Liquor Store are giving one lucky person the chance to win one of these premium, limited edition, Made [...]
Read more ›I’m sure I don’t have to tell you just how important and cool a brand Champion is do I? They’ve been around since 1919 and their fine sporting apparel (most noticeably their sweatshirts) have been worn by basketball stars, rappers, surfers, ravers, casuals and just about every other important subculture with a healthy appreciation of attire at the apex of [...]
Read more ›Though the favourite five bar has been raised incredibly high via a plethora of wonderful contributors so far Common People founder Kestin Hare has just hit us with a truly phenomenal funf. His selection includes writing books with a certain Mr Cabourn as well as a mind-blowing bit of workwear though for me it’s his musical choice that has made me [...]
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