We’re at the point in the year when our favourite brands start to reveal what they’ve been cooking up for Autumn/Winter 24. Goldwin have channelled their experiences in…
The Autumn/Winter 2024 collection from Engineered Garments is a secret sneak through Daiki Suzuki’s personal wardrobe, showing his evolution as a designer and drawing on the deep influences…
If you like your trainers with a sunny disposition, then New Balance are here to save summer. This Vitamin D infused, futuristic pair of 9060s come in a…
We’re back with our occasional series which we’re calling ‘The Outdoor Edit’, where we feature an outfit of the day based on the weather forecast. Being in the…
Since Proper began as a fanzine many years ago the amount of pies in which we have fingers has risen considerably. That’s why we now sell candles. Working…
We’ve become accustomed to the output of Universal Works over the years. Always reliable, well-made, affordable, they also know how to throw the odd eyebrow raiser into the…
Not a brand given to letting the grass grow under their feet for too long, Carhartt WIP are back with another season of tees that make everyone go…
As is the case across a lot of brands and retailers at this time of the year, Kavu clearing the decks, recharging their batteries and shifting stubborn stock.…
The end of the spring/summer season brings with it that conundrum we all face from time to time. Stick or twist. To be or not to be. Other…
Though Hikerdelic is a brand we created, conceived and continue to own, we’re always keen to keep that stubborn objectivity Proper has become known for at the forefront…
From the very beginning, unfeigned has been a menswear line dedicated to quality, clean designs and a genuine commitment to bringing a human touch to the business of…
The ability for British brands to transcend their traditional roots is well-documented. Berghaus is the archetype when it comes to the concept of streetwear, well before streetwear and…
Our appreciation of Garbstore stretches back to its inception, a full 16 years ago now. Founded by Emily Dyson and Ian Paley, the store has always been a…
Having spent the weekend cutting grass, trimming hedges then blowing up with hayfever, my focus turned to sprucing up the inside of my house, and with that came…
New Balance has teamed up with contemporary Parisian café, PaperBoy, to deliver a pair of co-branded New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite V4s. This performance-focused shoe incorporates the signature cartoon…
One of our favourite emerging brands in recent years is Carrier Goods… sorry, Purple Mountain Observatory. Yes, they changed their name. We call them PMO now IRL, FYI.So…
After the introduction of iconic collabs and its Spring/Summer 2024 Centenary Collection in the first half of the year, Umbro head into the second half of their anniversary…
We concern ourselves with clothing on here on a regular basis. We like hoods, coats, jeans even. All that stuff. But one thing that doesn’t often get considered…
Kavu River ShortI’m getting some of these, I’ve decided. Lovely brick orange shorts, like Stockport Viaduct. Ok, Kavu call them Copper but I’m not having that tbh. Brick.…
The tail end of the traditional summer sale period combines with practical outdoor stuff you need right now. This month’s Proper Picks is another mixed bag. Kavu Trail…
The legacy of Massimo Osti is evidenced not just in the brands he created and left behind, but in every day life. This pioneering and celebrated designer pushed…