The Japanese nose for good quality product is pretty much unrivalled, I reckon. Sorry to group an entire nation under one characteristic umbrella, but there’s no getting away…
There comes a time every year when one must look deep inside ones soul and ask the eternal question. “Do my shorts fit me?” Usually, if the answer…
As longtime fans of Marc and Laurent’s Arpenteur, it’s always easy to talk about this gear with a smile on our face. Celebrating the end of their first…
Founded in Seattle, Kavu have been making outdoor clothing since 1993. In their Chilli Roy shorts, there’s a product which embodies their signature look and feel. Corduroy climbing…
Yes, that’s right, this is the Armor Lux Vareuse Deperlante Smock. Try saying that in the accent local to Terraces in the Potteries and you’ll bamboozle even the…
Every time I write about this brand I have to resist the urge to use the phrase ‘wax lyrical’, but in this case I should probably make an…
Stationed at the forefront of sustainability since day dot, Christopher Raeburn is keener than most to ensure his part in this thing we call fashion is one with…
The Star Master has been around for decades but it’s only just the last one that true appreciation for its beauty has become widespread. Canvas shoes are usually…
A teddy bear dressed in preppy style on a t-shirt from arguably the best clothing brand on the planet. What’s not to like? As the doors to the…
Avid readers (of whom there are millions) will have noted with interest our mention of the American sandal brand Chaco last week. The post was actually the second…
Those sweet Swedes sure do know how to do things properly. If countries were brands, I think my favourite brand would be Sweden. Their way of life, their…
The first thing I think when I see this modern classic is the time I spent in Italy a few years ago, where almost everyone was wearing a…
We’re no strangers to the odd slogan, pun or general wordplay here at Proper. But the beauty in a brand like Patagonia is they make everything they do…
There’s something just very aesthetically pleasing about a hooded jacket in the right shade of yellow. It brings to mind Mikey from Goonies, especially in this style. Googling…
Perhaps echoing the increase in popularity of New Balance as a brand, the N logo has also got bigger, and we like it. The 327 is a shoe…
Q. When is an overshirt not an overshirt? A. When it’s a C.P. Company Chrome-R Mixed Garment Dyed Goggle Overshirt Items like this are always a good investment.…
The phrase ‘wardrobe staple’ is waved around like it’s an easily attained title. But if there is a titleholder, Champion ticks all the boxes, and not just in…
David and his gang at Universal Works aren’t messing about. Despite summer not officially kicking in for another month, they’ve just dropped their High Summer collection. Fresh from…
Like a lot of people of my generation, my appreciation for adidas began with football, indeed the whole story for the brand itself is rooted in the beautiful…
You thought your waterproof jacket was impressive, then you saw this. Being the recipient of more than 100 days a year of rain, Sweden-based Haglöfs are well-placed to…
Most brands have their one style on which they could hang their hat, some of them literally. While Columbia have done some amazing headwear, if they had to…