We don’t tend to talk about hoodies all that often here at Proper. Not because we don’t like them, but because, frankly, the formula’s already been perfected. And…
If you Google “What is New Zealand famous for?” four answers will pop up: Kiwis, sheep, rugby, and Lord of the Rings. Beyond that, everything else is connected…
No one does it quite like Oakley. Eyewear, apparel – whatever the brand turns its hand to, it’s always pushing the edges of what’s possible in both form…
Before the Haçienda was turned into a liveable landmark for tourists to photograph, it was Britain’s most important dance venue – a true melting pot of music, young…
Everyone who works at Proper has experienced the same, strange recurring dream… Inside this dream, you find yourself in Bologna – the faint smell of olives and cigarette…
What Gander has achieved in just three years is nothing short of remarkable. Standout collections, showcases in Paris and China, and a growing presence in retailers worldwide -…
We all know Mizuno isn’t opposed to a little madness. Take their best-selling shoe, the Wave Prophecy LS, for example – the sole is entirely hollow. This determination…
If you speak to anyone about the most important part of an outfit, you’ll usually elicit one of two common responses: the jacket or the shoes. Both obviously…
Say the word Timberland, and most people will picture the brand’s famous 6-inch boots. Usually worn alongside a dark-wash denim and Yankees Cap ensemble. It’s the look that…
Throughout the course of history, Britain’s youth has adopted every look imaginable – whether that be skinhead, hippie, casual, mod, or punk. All of these subcultures, with their…
After 16 years of Proper Magazine, you’d think we’d know everything about every single brand on the planet. But that’s not the case. Each day, we seem to…
Every time we speak about Mellow Clo, we’re wary that we might be sounding a bit too much like a proud relative. But the truth is, watching the…
It’s that time of the year when we become bombarded with an onslaught of newness. Every hour of every day, we’re inundated with new Spring Summer collections, exclusive…
As a Manchester-based publication, we’re always listening out for good Northern things and then shouting about them as loudly as we can. And given how many great creative…
Camping is one of those pursuits that seems to split populations clean in two. For some, it’s a quaint, almost idyllic escape from the noise of modern life;…
We’re firm believers that money spent on good-quality outdoor gear is money well spent. Not only does it encourage you to break away from the monotony of everyday…
Thanks to the recent release of the American biographical romance anthology television series, ‘Love Story’, the masses are finally waking up to the incredible dress sense of the…
There are certain shoes in my collection that I absolutely love wearing all the time. And almost all of them are made by KEEN. Much to the annoyance…
In life, there are levels to things. You could eat Nongshim instant ramen, or you could fly to Tokyo and eat a bowl prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.…
Now then. March is here, and already things are beginning to shift. We had two sunny days in a row this week, and it was even a little…
If you’re ever looking for mental footwear, both in technical and aesthetic regards, then simply turn your head in the direction of Merrell 1TRL. The Merrell offshoot takes…