We’re in the early throes of summer, a time when everyone rushes to expose their pallid flesh and soak up that sweet Vitamin D. This ain’t Barbados though,…
The world is throwing numerous tests at us at the moment, yet we’re all still here, pottering away and taking things like emergency alerts and ongoing wars in…
Sustainability is fundamental to everything Craghoppers does and this is what it calls its ‘Mindfully Made’ ethos. The brand allocates significant resources to innovating responsible manufacturing techniques and…
In a subtle break away from our usual lists of six items, we’ve decided to compile a list of seven socks for spring and indeed summer, if you…
Try saying that title with a Werthers Original under your tongue. Roughly translated into a non-alliterative phrase it just means coats for wearing on your autumn walks. We’ve…
They’ve been around for a while now, 7L. Since Jamie Lundy took over the reigns the brand really has gone from strength to strength. Their latest development comes…
Last week the Proper posse were lucky enough to be swathed in gin & tonics and surrounded by amazing clothing and footwear at the launch event for Garbstore.ten,…
The brand first appeared in the early 1960s as the tennis division of Italian Ski-wear company L’Alpina Maglierie SporCve S.p.A which itself was formed back in 1946. To reflect the…
Garbstore is a brand which wears its influences on its sleeve, literally in some cases. Their latest lookbook shows off lots of properly nice knitwear, Made in England…
Manchester is pretty spoilt you know, especially for what is still a provincial city. Not only does it boast a healthy presence from the last few chain stores…
We’re big on using alliteration here at poetic Proper. Sometimes it’s not easy but occasionally this stuff writes itself. Take Six Eight Seven Six x Cash Ca Capsule…
Having visited most of the big cities in the UK, one thing that always strikes me is how little variation there is between those outside the capital city.…
Fun is up, you lot. Just as we’ve collectively dusted off a hangover from New Year’s Eve, we’ve been thrust back to the cold, harsh reality of regular…
The age-old question: What makes the perfect everyday shoe? Well, first and foremost, it’s got to be comfy – properly comfy. Lots of cushioning, a nice soft upper…
Everyone else is throwing their Christmas list about so it’d be remiss, rude and downright reckless if we didn’t indulge ourselves too. If you’re looking for some inspiration…
Cycling is one of those activities that can become needlessly intimidating. And that’s part of the reason we don’t talk about it on Proper all that often -…
We were recently surfing the web. Searching high and low for new retailers & clothing brands. A task we try to do every month or so. Usually, we’ll…
XTRATUF is Alaska’s favourite brand, but unless you’re Alaskan yourself, you may never have even heard of them. When XTRATUF was founded 75 years ago, it was to…
Certain brands age like fine wine – getting slowly better as the years progress. Purple Mountain Observatory doesn’t do that. They’re getting better, much, much quicker. Honing their…
The more you wear shoes, the more you’re likely to become attached to them. You’ve probably got a favourite pair of football boots, a favourite pair of smart…
Batten down the hatches. Draw the curtains. Don’t bother going outside. Winter has well and truly arrived – the clocks have gone back (or forward, we’re never quite…