Featuring one internal patch pocket and three additional ones on this outside, these practical pieces of classic workwear have been made by those Mancunian menswear maestros, Uskees. Fitted…
Available in a range of really cool colours the Zip Overshirt from Manchester-based brand Uskees is a lovely piece of understated utilitarian design. Constructed with the brand’s admirable…
Fellow Mancunians Äkta Norr recently unveiled their forthcoming Made in England Collection that’s designed by Mark Rigby as a complete layering system. With each item having been made to…
“Don’t need no skin-tights in my wardrobe today, fold them all up and put them all away’ are the words of Salfordian Shakespeare Shaun William Ryder and also…
As the big hitters in the top tier trainer wold world brace themselves in anticipation of a mile or two of three stripe fanatics arriving outside their stores…
Some authors need candles and mood music to get them ‘in the zone’ to write… Manchester writer David Nolan just needs to be really angry about stuff. His…
With what now looks like the fast-fashion capital of Europe on our doorstep, it’s refreshing to see a local brand flying the flag for great gear that’s built…
If the latest drop from Spezial and New Order has got you eager to find out more about the band or just reinvigorated your love for them then…
Available in an exclusive moss suede colourway from Oi Polloi I can’t help thinking Yogi have missed a trick by not calling this colourway ‘Moss Side’ in honour…
When it comes to going on an outdoor expedition where are you more likely to head for, the Arndale or Edale? Sure we all like some fresh air…
During quarantine our good mate Andy has recorded forthcoming remixes for Tim Burgess, The Lovely Eggs and Paul Weller (alongside Jane Weaver) as well as music for Jane…
Being based in Manchester Proper are lucky to be surrounded by a lot of talented folk, people who continue to embody the city’s industrious and pioneering spirit and…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTk5P-KX__w&feature=youtu.be As you know Manchester and lager are two things that are very close to Proper’s heart. Which is why we love Manchester Union Brewery so much and…
Our mate Daniel is the co-founder of Manchester/Berlin leftfield electronic imprint Failed Units as well as a resident on Manchester’s Limbo Radio. Daniel has previously released on forward…
Given it’s 30 years since the Madchester phenomenon I feel the world owes our fair city a debt of gratitude for all the great music and clothes that…
Great news for Manchester based cool and considered clothing fans, there’s a brand new shop in Manchester that’s jam packed with all your favourite brands! Opened last Friday…
Though based literally just down the road from us here at Proper, 7L are a brand who are ‘dedicated to layering the global itinerant in style’ as well…
Despite making clothes primarily for Italian playboys Paolo Dini’s brand Paul & Shark also make products that feel like they were made specifically for us here in the…
Like a Daft Punk remix of the Stone Roses this corduroy work jacket is an enticing combination of French and Mancunian influences. Le Mont Saint Michel being a…
If you’re in Manchester and looking for a top night out then Gorilla is always a safe bet. Amazing sound system, decent scran, lots of booze (especially gin)…
Though took me by somewhat by surprise it makes total sense to see Liam and Nige getting together to make some amazing smocks. In fact it’s rare to…