We caught up with Jared Knight, Founder and Creative Director of Manchester born brand Sampaix (pronounced Som-pai). Fundamentally informed by a DIY approach and created with careful craftsmanship…
Adsum are one of the brands that we’ve loved pretty much from day one here at Proper as they have a real knack for making the type of…
This good looking chap is Keita Ikeuchi, co-founder of the always ace and Wander who the Hip Store have just interviewed in celebration of the new drop of…
Whilst it’s not everyday that we get a favourite five contribution from a living acid house legend, actor, Ivor Novello winner and lifestyle coach, today just happens to…
As part of our ongoing investigation into what our mates have been up to during lockdown we’ve decided to catch up with Mr Universal Works himself, David Keyte.…
Though famous for it’s incredible food the city of Lyon in France is also responsible for one or Proper’s favourite clothing labels, Arpenteur. Their beautiful garments and heart-warming…
Proper Mag proudly presents a short documentary we’ve made with help and support from Portland based brand KEEN. This insightful and informative film features Pete Sakes, a close…
Being based in Manchester Proper are lucky to be surrounded by a lot of talented folk, people who continue to embody the city’s industrious and pioneering spirit and…
Given the unprecedented collective experience we’ve all endured over the past couple of months it’s more important than ever to look ahead to the future with a sense…
If you’re looking for a new podcast to get your ears around then we can highly recommend Soleful: Sneaker Stories. Presented by our top trainer loving mate Kish…
Having been mates with TNF Design Director Darren Shooter for quite a while now, Proper decided to catch up with one of it’s favourite jacket making geniuses for…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFNq4_2VE-o Recognising the critical importance of helping and supporting the global outdoor community in this time of need the North Face have just launched The Covid-19 Explore Fund.…
The latest lockdown link up from Leeds based legends Hip store features another good mate of Proper, Kestin Hare. Having recently rebranded his label to ‘Kestin’ he’s currently…
As long time advocates of re-appropriating sportswear for less conventional (if equally energetic) pursuits we’re pleased to see that Swiss brand On have made their first ‘trainer’. The…
https://vimeo.com/413137384 If you’ve often wondered if the rumours were true about Native American Indians living in Salford then wonder no more. Because thanks to Glenn Kitson, Oi Polloi…
Not only is our mate Junior devastatingly handsome and multi-talented but he’s also a really lovely bloke too. Having known him for a few years now via working…