We’ve made it. The turning point. That brief, beautiful moment when everything shifts from dark, miserable and a bit shit to something that feels vaguely hopeful. The birds are giving it a go. The sun’s starting to poke through the clouds now and then. And it’s light for your whole commute home.
All this renewed optimism floating about should probably be channelled into something productive. Like buying an entire new wardrobe. So here’s about 40 bits of inspiration – tees, caps, and even raincoats. Because let’s face it, it’s not actually spring until July.
Mountain Hardwear GORE-TEX Exposure Parka
This Mountain Hardwear Parka is so, so good. Evidently harking back to the golden era of GORE-TEX, its bold colour and contrasting black panels on this are sumptious.
Wax London Blue Walsh Selvedge Denim Felix Jean
While no one was looking, Wax London got incredibly good at making jeans. Your writer is wearing these as he types this, and hasn’t taken them off since the day he got them. Yes, they’re starting to smell.
Pilgrim Surf Supply Vented Long Bill Cap
For whatever reason, this Proper Picks has subconsciously followed a blue theme. Perhaps it’s the perpetual rain giving me the April blues. Or maybe it’s because my favourite colour is blue. It could even be that I was listening to Blue Monday on my walk to work this morning. Either way, nice cap from Pilgrim Surf Supply.
Best pair of socks I’ve seen in a long time. Just don’t show them to Tony Soprano.
Mammut x Hiking Patrol Ducan 22
Following a hefty Nigel Cabourn collaboration last year, Mammut has now teamed up with Hiking Patrol – and the results are absolutely phenomenal.
Big Rock Candy Mountaineering Nova Canvas Shirt
The favourite shirt in my wardrobe is an ’80s Patagonia one made of canvas. It’s absolutely battered & in need of desperate replacement, and this Big Rock Candy Mountaineering number might be just the thing.
If I died tomorrow, one of my biggest regrets would be not reading & owning more Popeye mags.
FOB Factory Canvas Duck Hunting Jacket
Japanese brand, FOB Factory has produced a Duck Jacket that could even rival the golden era of L.L. Bean.
Pendleton Salmon Falls Virgin Wool and Cotton-Blend Jacquard Blanket
I’d quite happily fall asleep beneath this Pendleton blanket, letting it whisk me away to salmon-filled lakes in the Pacific Northwest. Then I’d wake up in my apartment block in Salford – disoriented and depressed.
Fera proving that they make clothing for the indoors just as well as they do for the outdoors.
Peak Performance Ridge Ace Hipe 3L Shell Jacket
God, don’t shell jackets just look absolutely glorious in chocolate brown?
Heard somebody say Proper has gone boring the other day – maybe they’re right. We’re even including boxes in Proper Picks now.
One of the best graphic tees I’ve seen in a long time. And I’ve seen a lot. Spend most of my day looking at them – if I’m being totally honest.
Barbour Transport Nylon Casual Jacket
The Transport Jacket is Barbour’s answer to cycling apparel, and this season sees the iconic piece of outerwear reimagined in a lighterweight, more city-appropriate rendition.
These boat shoes are built so solidly they look like they could survive a digger rolling over the toes – which makes sense, considering CAT is behind them.
Moreporks Collegiate Six Panel
The perfect piece of headwear if your name is Milo. Or you’re a maths teacher. Or you’re wildly obsessed with the Mediterranean Ocean.
HAVEN works wonders on every shoe they turn their attention to, and this latest collaboration with Vans is no exception. Lovely stuff.
Maharishi 7388 Oversized Snopants
I posted a throwback to Maharishi Sno Pants on the Proper Mag Instagram the other day, and it went mad. Turns out the nostalgia is justified: the trousers are still well good.
It will get sunny and warm at some point soon, and when it does, you’re going to want a pair of shoes like these on your feet.
Goldwin are very good at making clothing that looks like it has been stolen from an astronaut’s wardrobe.
The season of insect bites, dry mouths, and smoke-smelling-everything is nearly upon us. Get ahead of the game with this incredibly lightweight Big Agnes tent.
and Wander Cordura Cotton Rip Shirt Jacket
Great jacket if you’re a graphic designer/artist/music producer/DJ.
Putting the word ‘Nitro’ in the title of a running shoe is a big claim, but Andrew (our resident runner) assures me that it’s well earnt.
Peak Design Roller Pro Suitcase
You’ve not known luggage luxury until you’ve rolled a Peak Design case across a smooth airport floor. Who knew suitcases could be so exciting?
If you think these shoes look a bit odd, just wait until you see the product photo taken in the dark. Proper mad that, isn’t it?
This Db backpack might look like it’s made out of a blend of clingfilm and tinfoil, but this thing is actually crafted from ALUULA Graflyte – one of the strongest, most lightweight fabrics on the planet.
Hiking Patrol x Mammut Hooded Jacket
Ridiculously clean shell jacket from the latest Hiking Patrol x Mammut collection.
Adsum recently sent over one of these collaboration speakers, and it’s been far more effective at filling the office silence than the usual soundtrack of grunting, bickering, and burping.
District Vision Eiichi Explorer Ti
A list of things that don’t need to be made from titanium probably includes sunglasses. But that doesn’t make these any less cool. After all, people buy Ferraris just to sit in traffic.
This MAAP Cycling Cap is sure to look cool -regardless of whether you’re a bicyclist or not.
Fera have only gone and made a jumper out of recycled fishing nets – and don’t worry, it’s a lot more comfortable than it sounds.
