Christ. January was that long, I feel like I’ve aged about 15 years since I put the last Proper Picks together. But at long last, we’ve arrived at February – relatively unscathed, apart from relentless noise about New Year’s Resolutions, Dry January and other frustrating matters the most annoying people you know like to go on about during the first month of the calendar year.
Thankfully, February puts an end to all that. And with it comes a glimmer of hope – days are getting longer, the weather’s slowly improving, and you’ve hopefully recovered a bit from the financial chaos of late 2025…
So, naturally, here’s a list of great garments, shoes, and accessories that’ll let you dive right back into the same delightful monetary mayhem. You’re welcome.
Big Rock Candy Mountaineering – Alpine Jacket
We’re 99% sure this jacket has featured in a previous Proper Picks, but this Pumpkin coloured version is far, far too good to not talk about.
These look like the trainers you’d spot in a grainy ’90s paparazzi shot of Brad Pitt, mid-stride on a cigarette run. Objectively ugly, but weirdly beautiful.
House of Errors is a bit like if Ralph Lauren spent a month alone in a log cabin with an A4 sheet of acid. And these Ski Jeans are one of the beautiful outcomes of his retreat.
This Sturla Tab Jacket proves that Stone Island aren’t the only brand that know how to make fabric look as if it’s alive.
Mellow Clo delivering serious comfort levels in the form of this beautiful Cabin Fleece.
If you’re the kind of person willing to spend north of a ton on a beanie, Kapital is your brand.
Works and Days Monogram T-Shirt
Works and Days was one of our favourite showrooms in Paris, and their FW26 stuff looked absolutely fantastic. Only thing is, it’s not out yet, so for now this lovely yellow tee will have to hold us over.
Our Kiwi pals at Goodlids have recently turned their hand to knitwear, and unsurprisingly, they’ve smashed it.
Oliver Peoples Paul Newman Sunglasses
If you haven’t seen The Color of Money (1986), go and watch it. When you’re done, buy these Oliver Peoples sunglasses and build your new personality around Paul Newman’s character.
Beautiful knit beanie from Howlin that can almost certainly double up as a colourful Tea Cosy.
Whether Foret intended it or not, they’ve perfectly recreated the type of jacket Tony & co. start wearing religiously from Season 5 onward in The Sopranos.
Sheep Inc. The Everyday Long Sleeve Polo Shirt
If you’re after super premium knitwear (like this beautiful forest green polo), then you can do no better than Sheep Inc.
Speaking of HBO dramas, this Filson jacket could’ve walked right off the set of The Wire.
This Beams PLUS toothbrush is far superior to the Oral-B toothbrushes you usually buy from Home Bargains, and at £5, it’s not even that much more expensive.
Sierra Designs GET DOWN Backcountry Goose Down Jacket
You probably know Sierra Designs for the legendary 60/40 Mountain Parka, but the brand also makes plenty of other heavyweight outerwear – case in point: this big blue down jacket
WARNING: Side effects of wearing YMC Bez Jeans may include: swinging jaw, sweaty brow, thick Salford accent – and an uncontrollable urge to play the maracas.
Goodtimes have decided to make the most techy tee imaginable, outfitting it with thumbholes, elasticated cuffs, and quick-dry fabric
Pop Trading Company Acid Sixpanel Cap
Pop Trading Company have taken a Yankees cap and made it infinitely cooler. This is one of the best logos we’ve seen in ages.
Just because January’s done doesn’t mean the rain is. Keep dry through the inevitable downpours with this Tretorn Poncho.
C.P. Company Metropolis Nano Titanium Hooded Vest
It would appear C.P. Company have began producing outerwear for astronauts.
A product that will make you ponder ‘Why don’t all lighters come with integrated bottle openers?’
Pas Normal Studios Balance Half Zip Jacket
Even if you’re not into riding bicycles, you can’t help but appreciate Pas Normal Studios dedication to absurdly clean design.
We’ve been obsessed with everything Samsara since we first encountered the brand in Paris.
Though marketed as a Tool Bag, we think this Nanga product is just as suited to carrying cameras, snacks, and wallets as it is hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
thisisneverthat GORE-TEX 2L Reversible Jacket
This is a ridiculously nice raincoat. We’re especially big fans of the retro GORE-TEX branding that somehow thisisneverthat obtained permission to use.
Much like their footwear, Danner’s apparel is hardwearing, stylish and an absolute joy to look at.
These Reeboks prove that forest green is undoubtedly the best colour to pair with a gum sole. Sumptuous.
We’d take these Snow Peak camping chairs over a revolving office chair any day. If anyone from the brand is reading, please send us five.
Everybody knows that all-black running shoes make you run faster. In the same way that a racing stripe does on a sportscar.
Patagonia Baggies 5″ Oval Logo
Is it too early for us to be talking about shorts? Only if you’re soft.
