In Jamaica, various models of Clarks became known affectionately as ‘bank-robbers’. Jamaica has a complex and exciting relationship with Clarks, it would seem, and whilst we aren’t suggesting…
It’s 2021 and the names of jackets, clothes and everything under the sartorial subheader are getting longer by the day. It’s necessary, though, as there’s a lot going…
Despite us absolutely loving sports footwear, you’ll struggle to find many references to sneaker culture on these pages. It’s not really how we’re wired, for better or indeed…
The big apple vibes are back as a bonafide classic returns to Wellgosh. Originally released in the 1980s the adidas New York first re-emerged as part of Gary…
Once in a while we like to surprise you. Our home ground may be trainers, shoes, anoraks and maybe t-shirts but once in a while it’s important to…
The Nike Air Max Pre-Day first launched in a lovely green colourway earlier this year and Summer ’21 sees the Air Max Pre-Day follow up with a crisp Summit White…
Are we fans of Nike ACG at Proper? Do bears defecate in wooded areas? Well, no. Not the one we were in when we put the Nike ACG…
What goes up must come down. For every ounce of pleasure there must be pain. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. All very interesting, I hear…
Anyone remember that song from the nineties by the Bluetones, ‘Marblehead Johnson’? I’ve always wondered who Marblehead Johnson was. Is he/she in any way related to this New…
thisisneverthat is a South Korean brand that was founded by three friends, Cho Nadan, Park Inwook, and Choi Jonkyu in 2010. It soon made its mark on a…
Brain Dead are an ubercool LA collective of artists, designers and creative types. Founded in 2014 and spearheaded by designer Kyle Ng, the brand draws inspiration from post-punk,…
We’ve been banging on about the merits of a good overshirt a lot lately, but this Universal Works Bakers one might just take the cake. A lighter version…
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…
The best of Leicester have come together for this tidy tee collab. Featuring a tiger motif sketched by the talented Daren Newman, these graphic tees pay homage to…
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…
Despite sounding like the capital of Norway, orSlow are actually a Japanese brand, the work of one Ichiro Nakutsu. And a damn fine brand they are too. The…
If I can live to the ripe old age of 90 and leave a legacy like Paul Van Doren, I’ll be pretty chuffed, I reckon. The pioneering co-founder…
They’re getting good at this clothing stuff, Uniform Bridge. They’ve only been around a relatively short while but already you can see they could make a Korea of…
One of Nike’s best ever silhouettes (in my humble 1980s jogger-loving opinion) the Nike Pegasus 83 re-release is due to drop this week and likely to fly out…
Spring is the perfect time for some socks and sandals action provided of course you know what you’re doing. You rock up to the beer garden in some…
The hat gods continue to smile on us, as another blessing in the form of a beautiful bucket hat is bestowed upon us once more. This time around…