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,…
Adsum is a New York-based brand with a Latin name that has been stocked at Manchester-based Oi Polloi for some time now. The name, in Latin, is equivalent…
Barry Barr, the founder of Kavu, started by selling his signature ‘strapcap’ out the back of his car way back in 1993. The strapcap’s iconic pattern was mildly…
Sebago and Oi Polloi have been spending a lot of time together recently. We discussed their relationship not long ago, when they came together for their latest shoe…
Those sultans of sustainability, Uskees, are back with a new collection that’s bound to strike a cord with those that are into long lasting yet comfortable wardrobe staples.…
We covered Mizuno’s collaboration with Japanese football team Nagoya Grampus not too long ago, which saw the two brands link for a capsule that celebrated the club’s ‘93…
The 5th Store’s latest offering sees a curated set of and Wander’s solid outerwear taken for a spin. The two designers behind and Wander, Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko…
Fleeces patterned with abstract, almost psychedelic details have been a staple for a long time. Patagonia’s infamous Snap-T fleece often featured colour blocking or patterns inspired by the…
There’s a lot of good things about this puffer. Firstly: it’s huge and therefore cosy. Get your hood up, tie yourself in, and snuggle down wherever you are.…
A reviewer on Klättermusen’s site said that the Nal jacket was the perfect jacket for trail runs. Lightweight and easily breathable, he commented that it was flexible enough…
Wellgosh has styled their extensive Braindead collection, highlighting new pieces from the AW21 range. From my perspective, the star of the show is the adjustable Skate Pants in…
James Shaw and Alastair Rae’s Albam is an East Midlands gem. A little testament to the things that the post-industrial non-South can produce. (Non-South, here, is a catch-all…
Some brands, like Fred Perry, defy monopolisation by any single era. Having influenced everyone from Northern Soul mods to skinheads, Amy Winehouse and Andy Murray, the brand’s impact…
We’re no experts in the meteorology field but we can’t imagine that winters on the west coast of America get too dire, certainly nowhere near the extremity of…
Representative of inclusivity, diversity and independence, the Fred Perry Laurel Wreath is so much more than just a logo. For decades the emblem has been worn as a…
When a clothing brand is created by a real life survival expert, it’s time to sit up and pay attention, especialy when he’s Swedish. They know about outerwear…
Pretty much all synthetic materials release microplastics into rivers, oceans and waterways. When materials are put under heat and chemical stress during a washing cycle, tiny yarns are…
Wellgosh’s latest curation series styles a ridiculously expensive Ten C Parka with some cosy winter staples. The Sniper parka in soot grey is crafted from waterproof and windproof…
Proving that fleeces aren’t just winter attire, this Kavu ½ zip fleece in sycamore has been styled on the dusty roads in outback Idaho. With sleeve cuffs, gusseted…
Last week we talked lovingly about this CP DD Shell Lens Hooded Nylon jacket in a beautiful orange. This week we’ve got exactly the same jacket – except…
It’s a strange old time to be a clothing brand with a conscience. On one hand, you’ve got to sell a certain amount of new stuff to ensure…