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Proper Picks – February 2025

What once looked like a far-off oasis is finally here, February has arrived, and more importantly, January has left. We reckon February is alright, it’s not even long enough to really make an opinion on, is it? 28 days of progressively getting more sunlight definitely could be worse.

For us, February has gently pushed open the doors of the Proper office, cautiously stepped over the rotting carcass of January, and dumped a load of bags filled with nice clothes and gear onto the table, which you can observe below.


Drei Berge Kamo Kamo Down Jacket

We were lucky enough to go to #parisfashionweek (recap video here) recently, and the undoubtable highlight of the trip was being introduced to the works of Drei Berge, and this down jacket. It’s probably the best thing we’ve seen in years. Not even joking.

BEAMS Plus 6 Panel Hat Seersucker

Right at the top of our clothing ‘ins’ for 2025 is seersucker. Just can’t get enough of the stuff. So that’s why this BEAMS Plus cap is here.

ST-95 Solare Mohair Knit

SS25 sees ST-95 introduce their first batch of a dedicated knitwear line, and you know that saying about the first pancake? Yeah, not true. This is top notch.

Timberland® Authentic Handsewn 3-Eye Boat Shoe

It’s not the first time a pair of Timberland boat shoes have appeared on Proper Picks, and it won’t be the last. An all time classic.

Beams Onoe Bucket 8L

Massive ashtray? Gardening bucket? Sick bowl? Cliché conspiracy theorist headwear? Whatever you end up using it for, this 8 litre Beams bucket is boss.

C.P. Company Shetland Twill Mille Jacket

Our minds often wonder what Sherlock Holmes would wear if he supported QPR, and C.P. Company have finally put those daydreams to bed.

ASICS x Haven GEL-NIMBUS 10.1

Right, so strictly speaking these aren’t out yet. Actually, even loosely speaking their not out yet. They will be very soon though. Nice aren’t they? Darth Vader playing Padel with Darth Sidious in the Death Star vibes.

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Kit Short

The steadily rising February temperatures mean we’re steadily approaching shorts season. Get ahead of the game with these lovely ALD x NB ones.

Goldwin Ripstop Light Hike Pants

These Goldwin pants fuse ’70s disco fashion with modern Gorpcore. We’re into it.

Purple Mountain Observatory 3 Layer Shell Jacket

If you don’t like getting wet when it rains, you should invest in a rain coat. This one from PMO looks like it would do a job.

No Problemo Area 51 Football Shirt

The perfect shirt for when the inaugural aliens v humans football match on Mars takes place.

G.H. Bass Mason Alpine Boots

Serious set of stompers these. Just look at that lacing system. Mad.

KAVU Teannaway Fleece

KAVU’s bestselling Teannaway Fleece in a blacked out colourway is a no brainer.

KAVU Big Eddy Short

You’ve got Big Eddy to thank for these shorts. Who is Big Eddy? Not entirely sure, but sounds serious, doesn’t he?

Gramicci x Adsum Canvas Work Jacket

We can all agree that we need more wearable orange workwear in the world, and Gramicci and Adsum are paving the way.

Carhartt WIP OG Chore Coat

Pair this with some Carhartt jeans and you’ve got an incredible Canadian Tuxedo.

adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor

The colour of this blue suede is almost hypnotic. Just look at it…

Beams Ramen Bowl

This Beams Bowl is guaranteed to make your ramen taste 6.1% better with every slurp.

Peak Performance Helium Utility Graphic Down Jacket

All Peak Performance down jackets are eye-catching, but this one is a certified neck breaker.

KAVU Beer Buddy

Load this bad boy up with Saint Etienne and you’ve got a hell of a night on the cards.

Montbell Bandana Crimson Vista

Possibly the first time a bandana has ever made it on Proper Picks, and what a bandana it is. Big ’70s Yosemite energy.

A.P.C. Joe Windbreaker

A nice lightweight number from A.P.C. Looks like a smock, but isn’t.

KEEN Jasper Zionic

Is it a bit self indulgent to include a pair of shoes that we helped launch? No, no it isn’t, and you can read all about it here, and watch about it here, and it’s in this magazine here.

ciele athletics M VNTJacket

Unfortunately the ghost wearing this ciele jacket does not come included, still very nice though.

Klättermusen Brokk Light Down Vest

This Klättermusen Vest has big Dad on holiday in the Lake District energy about it, and we’re into that.

Gramicci Twill-Around Jacket

This jacket just makes us want to sing – Round, round, twill around (I twill around)
Yeah, twill around, round, round, I twill around
I twill around (twill around, round, round, I twill around)

Diemme Modiva Sneaker

Diemme present the ultimate everyday trainer. These would go with just about everything. Apart from Zebra print.

Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Recycled Trouser

OG’s know about the Craghoppers Kiwi Trousers. Lightweight. Hardwearing. Dependable. Everyone should have a pair, even more so now they’re available in a version made from recycled materials.

Arc’teryx Mantis 26 Backpack

We will never tire of seeing a golden archeopteryx on a black canvas.

Arc’teryx Beta Down Insulated GORE-TEX Jacket

This has everything you want from a big coat. Nice colour. Lots of pockets. Down filled. GORE-TEX. Literally, what else do you want?

Yosemite in the Sixties

Yosemite in the sixties was like Hollywood in the fifties, or the Hacienda in the eighties, or Pangea in the Jurassic Period. In other words – proper cool.

KAVU Capn Softbill Hat

That KAVU jacquard webbing on an all black cap is simply, *chefs kiss.

Gramicci x and wander Ripstop Voyager Pant

Jokes about not being able to see camouflage clothing just aren’t funny, we can’t even see the point.

Saucony Endorphin Edge

These Saucony trainers look like they’re ready to detonate.

Goodlids Climbing Tee

Not only does this T-shirt reference a classic design from another brand, but it’s also made from hemp. Which is good for the planet, and lasts longer than cotton.

Universal Works Parachute Field Jacket

Something about this jacket just makes us want to question whether other people are talking to us? Talking to us?

Ends And Means Mountain Parka

Mountain Parka’s could well be the best kind of outwear in existence, and this one from Ends And Means certainly bolsters that case. Very, very nice.

Nike Air Zoom Spiridon

Spiridon’s are criminally overlooked when it comes to talking about all time Nike silhouettes. They’re right up there.

Hylo Impact

If you’re looking to increase your speed when running/walking/skipping/shuffling these Hylo Impact’s are definitely a good place to start, they’ve got a lightning bolt on them – the universal symbol for speed.

Rab Batura Waterproof Down Jacket

Fantastic jacket in a fantastic colour.

Tretorn Wings Rain Jacket

If no nonsense waterproofing is what you’re after, this Tretorn jacket is the answer.

Paramo Halkon Jacket

This Paramo Jacket is like if The Riddler got into the outdoors instead of kidnapping people.

Thisisneverthat Multi Pocket Down Jacket

There has been a lot of green jackets on this list, and this one might be our favourite of a very healthy bunch. Pockets galore.

HOKA Tor Summit

Beginning to gain a bit of a cult following, these. It’s easy to see why though – Hefty Vibram sole, lovely colours and those beautiful metal eyelets.

Human Made 6-Panel Wool Cap

A cap that will have everyone questioning, what does ‘DRY ALLS’ actually mean? Does he work for a dry walling company and the ‘W’ has fallen off his cap?

Carhartt WIP Alec Wallet

We should all have a little bit more money now we’re through January, so why not transport it in style with this Carhartt wallet?

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