END.’s corner shop collaboration series is one of the best things to happen this year. We were all over the first adidas instalment, but this sequel might be even tastier… Sort of like the second half of a Snickers Duo, or the end bit of a Cornetto.
These flavours come courtesy of a collaboration with none less than C.P. Company. And we’ve not quite realised it before now, but they might just be the ideal candidate for a corner shop collaboration. Think about it… All Osti brands have a penchant for sweet wrapper-esque shiny materials – Mussola Prismatica, translucent polyamide, PVC – there was even that nicknamed Toffee Wrapper jacket.
It has been staring us in the face the whole time, but END. are the only ones to fully clock onto it – all of Osti’s best creations look like they belong in one of those dubious multipacks you get from a neglected offie’s sweet aisle.
For the the collab C.P. Company has utilised their newly developed Kan‑D fabric, a type of shiny monofilament nylon, that has been flattened to resemble the crinkly cellophane that encases all of the corner shops tastiest treats.
And thankfully this isn’t one of those collaborations consisting solely of a bag and a cap, C.P. & END. have gone full board with the capsule including four pieces: a Goggle Puffer, Technical Vest, Bomber Jacket, and Shoulder Bag. Each item appears in a mega icy-blue hue – evoking neon corner shop lights shining through frosted glass on a winters evening. The transparent nature of the Kan-D fabric reveals the garments internal structural detailing, uncovering a network of intricate seams and patchwork of panels and quilting.
This collaboration also marks a C.P. Company first – the introduction of an all new iridescent style of goggle lens. It’s bright. It’s reflective and it’s definitely not going to be for everybody. But for what it’s worth, we can definitely get behind it. Like one of those mysterious oil spills you occasionally spot on the pavement.
C.P. Company drawing inspiration from the Pick ‘N’ Mix section of Nisa wasn’t on our bingo card for 2025, but we’re very glad it’s happened. And you know what? It actually makes complete sense. An Osti brand has been crying out for a corner-shop inspired capsule since day one. Nice one to END. for bringing the whole thing together, and importantly, cheers to all the bossmen for constantly providing local communities with sweets, chocolate, lighters, scratch cards & toilet roll.
The END. x C.P. Company ‘Corner Shop’ collection is available to shop now from END.
