Though these Patagonia 1973 logo Tees may look like they’ve actually been worn on a regular basis for nearly 40 years, they’re actually brand new for SS12 and despite the weathered, old-school peaks are made to the brand’s usual high (ethical) standards. Made in the USA from 100% organic ring-spun cotton with environmentally friendly screen print inks they’re a slimmer [...]

Lets not get bogged down with those typical British weather issues and start to look optimistically as to what we’re going to be wearing this Summer shall we? We’ve just picked up some splendid Penfield pieces on the Proper ‘style Radar’, the ideal kinda schmutter for keeping you proper cool on any sweltering, summer sojourn. Bleeping away on our screen was their [...]

As long time admirers of the tricky art of creating something jaw-droppingly beautiful out of functional structures we’re big fans of the man Philippe Starck describes as a “mystic in a country which is no longer mystic.” Legendary architect Tadao Ando is the only person to have won the four most prestigious prizes in his field namely the Pritzker, Carlsberg, [...]

Originating on the Polo fields of Buenos Aires, with over 100 years of experience ‘under their belts’ Estribos are the people you go to when you want something colourful (and reliable) to keep your kecks up. Hand stitched and made from a sturdy, single piece of non-cracking stirrup leather, Estribos make belts in over sixty different patterns all using the [...]

Given the strong military vibes emanating from impressive L.A. outerwear label Aether you’d be forgiven for thinking that the brains behind it were a couple of battle hardened, grizzly Green Berets. Though probably no strangers to working in war-zones (albeit dealing with orange agents rather than Agent Orange) the duo behind this new label served their time in the trenches [...]

Though not available to buy until next autumn, those kindly Kings of the Wild frontier at Danner have allowed us a sneak peak at six outstanding pieces of their footwear from the forthcoming AW12 Stumptown collection. Included in this bevy of boot-y beauties is the ‘Danner Light’ special edition (see above), one of two new designs made exclusively to celebrate [...]

 For the entirety of the merry month of May Warehouse and Nigo’s vintage-inspired venture ‘HUMAN MADE’ has taken a short but very welcome residence in the form of a replica Cold Coffee store at London’s Dover Street Market. And though you may have trouble getting a latte or a frapuccino out of these hand-made crates, you will be able to [...]

Italian disco alert! To help celebrate the Proper site’s recent face-lift our good mates over at the frankly brilliant Mandon Store have very kindly offered us a cracking 30% discount on their Esemplare collection. Simply enter the code proper01 at the checkout and ‘hey presto!’ nearly a third off your quality Italian attire, how good is that? www.themandonstore.com

    Maybe we’re jumping the gun a bit here but we’ve already started getting rather giddy about Clarks Originals autumnal output. Not only are there loads of ace new/old models on the horizon they’re also celebrating forty years of the divine Desert Trek shoe with a heavily Jamaican influenced re-launch (including a pair of Trojan Treks). A poignant celebration [...]

Ciao ragazzi! To celebrate the fact that both us and our Bolognan buddies over at 12thMan have updated our websites, we’re giving you the chance to win one of their ace SS12 Nova jackets in a rather stunning and very seasonal burnt orange colour (see above). As I’m sure you already know 12th Man is an independent studio that combines [...]

Legendary Italian trainer creators Diadora are set to launch four exclusive new styles, available from 27th April 2012 at Size? Stores across the country. The ‘Cross 70’ is an old school number with suede detailing that will be released in White/Hunter, Carmine Red/White, Classic Navy/Carmine and Royal/White colour ways. First designed in 1975 as a multipurpose outdoor training shoe, the current design [...]

To be honest with you I have zero interest in the much-discussed Mad-Men series, despite being fascinated by the rise of Western consumerism and the American dream it just doesn’t float my boat. I’m sure it’s brilliant but if I want to see misogynistic Alpha males chain-smoking and knocking back whisky, I’ll go and see my dad. Though these two incredible volumes [...]

As you may know we’re currently going a bit nutty about all things outdoors with a certain quirky je-ne-sais-quoi about them. This cracking parka being a classic example of something that has definitely got our ‘hikerdelia’ radar beeping loudly. Made by the HR boys exclusively for French shop Centre Commercial, it features all the usual attention to detail and subtle [...]

Now (clothing suggestions aside) far be it from us to tell you to smarten the-hell-up but if you do fancy spring-cleaning your sprightly/spotty physique then there really is no finer range of male grooming products than Elemis. Full of invigorating ingredients like spearmint, marjoram, nettles (yes nettles) and Marine phytoplankton their Sharp Shower gel and Energising Skin Scrub should both [...]

Now the sun is out and the wardrobe needs a bit of refreshing, why not save a few quid by giving your beloved old jeans a bit of a remix? Speaking of which, when it comes to denim, we’re constantly being asked where is the best place to get a pair of jeans altered or mended. Should I trust my [...]

Hooray!!! Spring is here!!! Finally we can put away those chunky winter socks and get something decidedly more sharp and colourful onto our plates of meat. Whether you’re wearing trainers, deck shoes, chukkas, dessies or dare I say it… even Birkenstocks now the sun is here, they’ll all look infinitely better when teamed with a luxurious pair of Pantherellas. Their [...]

For those of us who love Tuk-tuk’s fantastically fruity shirts but have often experienced difficulty fitting into them due to years of doing bench presses (or just eating Greggs) here is some rather good news. For their SS12 shirt collection they’ve adjusted their original straight cut and have introduced a more tapered design which means there’s a little more breathing [...]

To mark the fourth, yes fourth decade of (one of ProperMag’s favourite ever Nike running shoes) the Cortez and its release on NIKEID.com, Nike and graphic designers Intercity have collaborated on The Art & Sole Cortez iD Project. Where a talented quartet of artists (Jiro Bevis, Shantell Martin, Matthew Nicholson and Rose Stallard) have put together a limited edition cover [...]

Neither an old-school body-warmer nor a bulky waist-coat, this, my friends is what’s known as a tunic. An unashamedly traditional and entirely English made garment, that’s been beautifully tailored to combine traditional herringbone tweed and the finest Edwardian stripe cotton known to (Northern) man. With its mandarin stand collar and large front patch pockets this is the ideal kind of [...]

Featuring:  Sideburn’s own Royal Enfield project bike; SWM’s 21st Century 340cc two-stroke framer; Chris Carr interview; Little Barrie’s bassist, Lewis Wharton on his dad’s grasstrack sidecar racing career; Radical Ducati’s Yamaha XT600; Jason’s Indian Sport Scout; Finnish chopper dirt track racing by Dan Walsh; Dimitri Coste and his Triumph TR6C at Pikes Peak; Briar Bauman interview; Danny Hardnine’s second Triumph [...]