Often the best brands are born from ingenuity – one individual creating something purely to make their lives easier. Yvon Chouinard created his own pitons that laid the…
We may not have been able to immerse ourselves in that cinematic experience in recent months but movies have in some ways become even more important as a…
This interview is taken from Issue 39 of our printed magazine, which is published twice a year. You can buy back issues here. Alessandro Pungetti. Photo Rick Pushinsky.…
As we continue to mine our vast archive of printed content, we came across this recent classic, from Jacob Negus-Hill, from Issue 39 of Proper. Available in full…
Founded by seasoned scrambler Mike Graham, a figurehead of the free-spirited Yosemite rock climbing scene, the Gramicci story began in 1982. During his time scaling massive cliffs in…
As we embark on another cold snap, the importance of being prepared to combat the cold comes into focus once again. While clothing is usually our first port…
Christmas shopping can be daunting, so it’s best to just do it all online, where it’s safer and warmer. Christmas card credit: reconsidered Retro Last week, a few…
The perennial problem when buying gifts for someone you love/like is the question of whether it’s enough to show them your appreciation of them. “Let’s not go mad…
Our good friends at Oi Polloi know what they’re talking about, which is why we get on, so in the spirit of information sharing, here’s their handy guide…
With the group stages done we reflect on a tournament that has been truly bonkers so far. The madness of this World Cup has been mirrored on and…
An absolutely irrefutable and legitimate case for why Die Hard is a Christmas film, including parables, character development and music. It’s one of those debates that pops up…
The hysteric American event has been a staple of the UK retail community for years now, but how did it get here and why don’t we trample on…
It’s easy to watch ‘influencers’ from afar with lightly mocking expressions – of course, who doesn’t pity those with the pressure to perpetually contentify their lives – but…
Some artists and brands make more money dead than alive. But if something is dead, who’s behind their collaborations, and why? A few days ago, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s NY…
Earlier in the year we ran a small, climatic piece about various coats that’ll storm proof you against all eventualities. It’s an ever-present issue: what can we wear…
Understanding the annual night of chaos. The history of Mischief night is convoluted. It is celebrated on different days under different names in different parts of the world.…
Klattermusen Algir Bag at WellgoshHand bag, man bag, Sacoche. Call it whatever you like, it’s a very good vessel in which to convey your personal items from one…
Following our recent ‘blokecore’ dissection, it feels like we ought to address another elephant in the room: why we’re still all obsessed with outdoor clothing, and whether gorpcore…
For this latest Weekend Wears, we’ve gone for a Parisian-inspired monotone La Haine outfit, keeping to the film’s black-and-white capacity while integrating outdoor gear and Manchester’s own brand…
Leeds based Adam Dowdeswell has established himself as an important tastemaker in the world of vintage streetwear since starting his business Sekkle in 2019. As an all round…
Universal Works Stayout Jacket A no nonsense padded jacket to be thrown on with any outfit whenever the weather turns baltic. Four sizable pockets to carry all those…