Like a pair of hardy denim jeans, or your favourite Red Wing boots, there’s something enduring about a well-made sweatshirt. Just like the aforementioned wardrobe staples, a good…
Raiders of the (L)Osti Archive. First published in Proper Mag 19, Summer 2016 The mythical Osti Archive in Bologna is talked of in hushed and reverent tones, almost…
When such an exhaustive list of boxes are so emphatically ticked that you almost feel guilty not owning a garment, you know you’re onto something. That’s the case…
Ahead of summer, Dickies dons military drab in a throwback to their 1920’s origins. Dickies has just launched their Survivalist Collection, which features a whole range of military-inspired…
adidas Spezial returns with a fresh Pre-Spring 2022 collection featuring archival silhouettes. Gary Aspden’s adidas Spezial line returns this February with a curated collection of footwear and apparel. …
Oi Polloi HQ lights up when a shed load of the good stuff arrives from NY Engineered Garments are well known for their exceptional tailoring and charm. As…
Founded more than 20 years ago, Beams Plus mines the rich heritage of Americana, sportswear, military and workwear influences to bring something classic yet contemporary to the party.…
After a video tease last week, various items from Stone Island’s SS22 have finally been released, in an assortment of bright, pastel and soft tones. Items include an…
Fans of Italian made sportswear contain yourself, SS22 CP Company is upon us. Spanning military-inspired overshirts and comfortable cotton sweats, this first slice of their new collection plays…
It was only a few days ago that we announced the Return of ST95, but it’s important that, considering this is a magazine that grew out of a…
For most of us, the terrace catwalk high point of the year remains a possibility, at least for now. Boxing Day fixtures are traditionally the place where everyone…
Whether it’s bold goggle lenses that pull inspo from anti-gas masks, to the endless gradients of khaki locked away in its archives, CP Company is no stranger to…
The strong military influence in modern menswear continues to endure. Some brands distance themselves from this, while others are more faithful to their lineage. 7L and ArkAir share…
*A Vontade are a Japanese brand that, since 2003, have been reinterpreting Europe’s vast tradition of military wear. Designed by Kazuyuki Yamakawa, the brand knows that urban environments…
Uniform Bridge might be one of South Korea’s most exciting exports. Like many brands, they take inspiration from vintage military and outdoor gear, but apply those cues to…
Founded in 2004, Norse Projects has been a reliable and consistent presence on the menswear landscape for a good amount of time now. Despite staying true to their…
The Vietnamese War was a convoluted and irreducible stain on the world’s history. There’s North Vietnamese and South Vietnamese – a yet-to-be unified nation composed of a multitude…
Stone Island made a name for itself because it was experimental. The brand introduced new technologies and fabrics in abundance. The Ice Jacket, for example, resulted in colours…
Albam’s focus has always been quality and wearability. Last week we covered Albam’s heritage and production methods. This week, it’s time to discuss aesthetic. Like many contemporary brands,…
Recently, Maharishi released a range of functional yet subtly styled pieces in all black, varieties of black and shades of grey. This time, however, Maharishi has double-downed on…
As of recently, Wellgosh is into the habit of curating looks. This time, there’s a full black Maharishi outfit featuring the best of Maharishi’s east-meets-west themes. The understated…