Our appreciation of Garbstore stretches back to its inception, a full 16 years ago now. Founded by Emily Dyson and Ian Paley, the store has always been a…
One of our favourite emerging brands in recent years is Carrier Goods… sorry, Purple Mountain Observatory. Yes, they changed their name. We call them PMO now IRL, FYI.So…
We concern ourselves with clothing on here on a regular basis. We like hoods, coats, jeans even. All that stuff. But one thing that doesn’t often get considered…
Kavu River ShortI’m getting some of these, I’ve decided. Lovely brick orange shorts, like Stockport Viaduct. Ok, Kavu call them Copper but I’m not having that tbh. Brick.…
The legacy of Massimo Osti is evidenced not just in the brands he created and left behind, but in every day life. This pioneering and celebrated designer pushed…
As I’ve mentioned numerous times already, people don’t go for enough jogs anymore. It’s run this, run that. Running is the new jogging. I like the sound of…
As the UK retail landscape undergoes a continued transformation, it’s difficult for the shops that remain to keep fresh, competitive and interesting. For provincial shops like Working Class…
Italian brand ROA knows a thing or two about the outdoors, having cemented its enviable rep via its hiking-ready footwear. And now as it drops its Fall/Winter 2024…
The Pockies SS25 collection is tailor-made for a sunny weekend away with friends or family. The pieces have been curated to be a one-stop-leisure-shop for the most comfortable,…
Circle of friends (C.O.F.) Studios is a denim brand built on the foundations of more than 40 years experience in the denim industry specifically. Based in Stockholm, Sweden,…
With legions of English football fans heading for the continent, joining the extra-long non-EU passport queues, we’ve also recently had a work-related jaunt to both France and Spain.…
Based in New Delhi, India, Kardo is still a relative newcomer to the UK, despite having been around for more than a decade. Their SS25 range, is entitled…
Gramicci are largely known for their reliable pants, comfortable and reliable whether you’re climbing or chilling. But sometimes, even the most relaxed trouser just won’t do, and we…
Back in the early noughties, before the advert of 4G pitches and Powerleague, there was a place I played regularly in Stockport. As a young whippersnapper I found…
It’s the month where we all start jetting off to sunnier climes, which is silly when you think about it. Why aren’t we going to those warm places…
Anyone who has ever been on any type of summer holiday knows a good pair of all-rounder shorts are an absolute necessity. Those days when you don’t exactly…
What’s this? This post looks nicer than usual. Have Proper decided to up their game on here? You betcha. Daiwa Tech Mil Pocket T-Shirt White Starting off with…
Japanese brand Goldwin is back with more innovation, having just launched a new Re-Optimum paper series, developed for recovery using KODENSHI technology. If you don’t know what KODENSHI…
Another month dawns and with it, like clockwork, comes some splendid seasonal garms. Here’s a few things that have caught our eye of late. Nike Air Max 180…
This is the type of content we’re here for. Long time Proper pal PJ Smith (aka Roy) went to Marseille for a nice little holiday with his mates, and…
It’s the time of year when cooking outdoors becomes absolutely normal. Imagine cooking outside in winter. Crazy. In summer though, game on. Literally, in some cases. Outdoor cooking…