S.N.S. Herning Stark Charcoal
Nom de Guerre Classic Shirt
Filippa K Red Check Scarf
A.P.C. New Cure
MAKR Angle Wallet Black
Common Projects Desert Boots Grey
Ally Capellino Robert Brown
Filippa K Pinstripe Red Socks
Saturday 27 November 2010
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Brand focus: Common Projects
We love Common Projects, and the brand has been alongside us since the store opened back in 2007. We always said we wanted brands that produce clean, classic silhouettes and Common Projects epitomise this ideal. The refined aesthetic, the high standard of the materials, the detailing and the quality of production all come together to produce beautiful footwear that last and look better with age.
Common Projects now produce a varied collection of pieces, from sneakers to dress shoes to hiking boots, all defined by their small gold logo on the right rear of the shoe. The highstreet footwear retailers will be dominated with technical gimmicks, brash colour combinations and unnecessary additions which cause sneakers to be bulky. Common Projects remove all of these surplus and display universal and understated appeal to anybody with a keen eye for beautiful simplicity.
Every shoe in the collection is made in Italy, using durable leather goods (suede, nubuck, Italia nappa) which are hand-stitched to to the man-made rubber soles. The branding is minimal, and the effect is most certainly unmistakable which allow the wearer to make the shoes their own.
This season we have stuck to classic shapes, in classic colours:
[Left to right]
Common Projects Desert Boot Grey - the high profile sole is back for Autumn Winter for this take on a classic desert boot. Constructed from lined rough grey suede upper with matching laces and robust handstitched vulcanised sole in the same tone. The refined design is finished with the Common Projects iconic gold stamp at the heel which states the shoes individual serial number and Euro size.
Common Projects Desert Boot Brown - the high profile sole is back for Autumn Winter for this take on a classic desert boot. Constructed from lined rough chocolate brown suede upper with matching laces and robust handstitched vulcanised sole in the same tone. The refined design is finished with the Common Projects iconic gold stamp at the heel which states the shoes individual serial number and Euro size.
Achilles Low White - often considered the staple CP style, and what colour other than white? Its a trademark piece for the company, and is produced from beautiful soft Italian leather that will take all of the scuffs, marks and nicks perfectly. As soon as you hold the shoe, you can feel the sturdy nature provided by the vulcanised sole that is handstitched to the upper in Italy.
Achilles Mid Black
Common Projects now produce a varied collection of pieces, from sneakers to dress shoes to hiking boots, all defined by their small gold logo on the right rear of the shoe. The highstreet footwear retailers will be dominated with technical gimmicks, brash colour combinations and unnecessary additions which cause sneakers to be bulky. Common Projects remove all of these surplus and display universal and understated appeal to anybody with a keen eye for beautiful simplicity.
Every shoe in the collection is made in Italy, using durable leather goods (suede, nubuck, Italia nappa) which are hand-stitched to to the man-made rubber soles. The branding is minimal, and the effect is most certainly unmistakable which allow the wearer to make the shoes their own.
This season we have stuck to classic shapes, in classic colours:
[Left to right]
Common Projects Desert Boot Grey - the high profile sole is back for Autumn Winter for this take on a classic desert boot. Constructed from lined rough grey suede upper with matching laces and robust handstitched vulcanised sole in the same tone. The refined design is finished with the Common Projects iconic gold stamp at the heel which states the shoes individual serial number and Euro size.
Common Projects Desert Boot Brown - the high profile sole is back for Autumn Winter for this take on a classic desert boot. Constructed from lined rough chocolate brown suede upper with matching laces and robust handstitched vulcanised sole in the same tone. The refined design is finished with the Common Projects iconic gold stamp at the heel which states the shoes individual serial number and Euro size.
Achilles Low White - often considered the staple CP style, and what colour other than white? Its a trademark piece for the company, and is produced from beautiful soft Italian leather that will take all of the scuffs, marks and nicks perfectly. As soon as you hold the shoe, you can feel the sturdy nature provided by the vulcanised sole that is handstitched to the upper in Italy.
Achilles Mid Black
Brand focus: Common Projects
We love Common Projects, and the brand has been alongside us since the store opened back in 2007. We always said we wanted brands that produce clean, classic silhouettes and Common Projects epitomise this ideal. The refined aesthetic, the high standard of the materials, the detailing and the quality of production all come together to produce beautiful footwear that last and look better with age.
Common Projects now produce a varied collection of pieces, from sneakers to dress shoes to hiking boots, all defined by their small gold logo on the right rear of the shoe. The highstreet footwear retailers will be dominated with technical gimmicks, brash colour combinations and unnecessary additions which cause sneakers to be bulky. Common Projects remove all of these surplus and display universal and understated appeal to anybody with a keen eye for beautiful simplicity.
Every shoe in the collection is made in Italy, using durable leather goods (suede, nubuck, Italia nappa) which are hand-stitched to to the man-made rubber soles. The branding is minimal, and the effect is most certainly unmistakable which allow the wearer to make the shoes their own.
This season we have stuck to classic shapes, in classic colours:
[Left to right]
Desert Boot Grey - the high profile sole is back for Autumn Winter for this take on a classic desert boot. Constructed from lined rough grey suede upper with matching laces and robust handstitched vulcanised sole in the same tone. The refined design is finished with the Common Projects iconic gold stamp at the heel which states the shoes individual serial number and Euro size.
Desert Boot Brown - the high profile sole is back for Autumn Winter for this take on a classic desert boot. Constructed from lined rough chocolate brown suede upper with matching laces and robust handstitched vulcanised sole in the same tone. The refined design is finished with the Common Projects iconic gold stamp at the heel which states the shoes individual serial number and Euro size.
Achilles Low White - often considered the staple CP style, and what colour other than white? Its a trademark piece for the company, and is produced from beautiful soft Italian leather that will take all of the scuffs, marks and nicks perfectly. As soon as you hold the shoe, you can feel the sturdy nature provided by the vulcanised sole that is handstitched to the upper in Italy.
Achilles Mid Black
Common Projects now produce a varied collection of pieces, from sneakers to dress shoes to hiking boots, all defined by their small gold logo on the right rear of the shoe. The highstreet footwear retailers will be dominated with technical gimmicks, brash colour combinations and unnecessary additions which cause sneakers to be bulky. Common Projects remove all of these surplus and display universal and understated appeal to anybody with a keen eye for beautiful simplicity.
Every shoe in the collection is made in Italy, using durable leather goods (suede, nubuck, Italia nappa) which are hand-stitched to to the man-made rubber soles. The branding is minimal, and the effect is most certainly unmistakable which allow the wearer to make the shoes their own.
This season we have stuck to classic shapes, in classic colours:
[Left to right]
Desert Boot Grey - the high profile sole is back for Autumn Winter for this take on a classic desert boot. Constructed from lined rough grey suede upper with matching laces and robust handstitched vulcanised sole in the same tone. The refined design is finished with the Common Projects iconic gold stamp at the heel which states the shoes individual serial number and Euro size.
Desert Boot Brown - the high profile sole is back for Autumn Winter for this take on a classic desert boot. Constructed from lined rough chocolate brown suede upper with matching laces and robust handstitched vulcanised sole in the same tone. The refined design is finished with the Common Projects iconic gold stamp at the heel which states the shoes individual serial number and Euro size.
Achilles Low White - often considered the staple CP style, and what colour other than white? Its a trademark piece for the company, and is produced from beautiful soft Italian leather that will take all of the scuffs, marks and nicks perfectly. As soon as you hold the shoe, you can feel the sturdy nature provided by the vulcanised sole that is handstitched to the upper in Italy.
Achilles Mid Black
Saturday 20 November 2010
Brand focus: Veja A/W10
We've just had a delivery from one of our most exciting brands, Veja. If you don't know them, they have pioneered natural, ecological and fairtrade sneakers and carry goods. They work closely with cooperatives through Brazil to source organic cottons without the use of manures of pesticides, naturally treated suedes and every handstitched sole is produced from wild latex sourced from Amazonian Hevea trees. Why Brazil? Because the The Amazon Jungle is the only place on Earth where this tree grows in a totally wild state. Far detached from the contemporary image of ecological clothing, Veja produce stylish, understated and most importantly comfortable sneakers, fit for purpose.
The Indigenous range uses vegetable tanned suedes and natural latex rubber soles. We have two of the high-top sneakers from the range, in Nautico Blue and Camel, both with a white sole.
The Indigenous range uses vegetable tanned suedes and natural latex rubber soles. We have two of the high-top sneakers from the range, in Nautico Blue and Camel, both with a white sole.
Wednesday 17 November 2010
A few updates
Firstly, we received one of our most anticipated arrivals of the year in the form of two beautiful jackets from SEH. Kelly [whom we featured in a recent interview]. There are brands who produce beautiful products, and then brands whose product reflect their entire approach and SEH. Kelly definitely fall into the latter. Its extremely refreshing to find two people who are fully engaged with their relationships with users and fellow suppliers and who have a brand which encompasses a great story (one of visceral, ergonomic design and collaborative effort with existing industries) that you really believe in. We're extremely excited to be working with them, and I look forward to our relationship with them growing closer. The second part of the interview is coming very soon.
This is only the first part of our delivery for this season, but it comes in the form of two jackets. The first, featured here is a Wool Cashmere Charcoal Work Jacket. It is produced from a soft but robust wool-cashmere blend that is constructed in the English Cotswolds before being finished with English tortoiseshell horn buttons. The proportions are just exquisite, and its construction is beautifully detailed. £310
The second piece is a French Navy Work Jacket constructed from a compact cotton twill weave produced by a family run mill in Lancashire, England which really lends itself to a durable and robust quality. Again, the detail is incredible and its finished with black Coroza buttons. £230
These pieces will be online by the end of the week, but if you're interested in either, please call the store on (0114) 2723482 for details. We are very limited on stock.
We also received an email yesterday notifying us that our Common Projects delivery is on its way. We are going to be stocking the Desert Boot again in two colourways, now an iconic part of any CP collection, as well as the Achilles in both low and mid cut. We believe that the superior material and attention to detail given to these classic silhouettes are what make Common Projects so exciting, so we are keeping it simple.
Finally, another quick mention of one of our favourite brands at the moment, still producing beautiful hand-made products down in sunny Florida. We are down to our last few MAKR pieces, and can't wait to get some of the new products they've been working hard on. Another brand who are producing beautiful products using artisan crafts now lost in an era of mass production.
This is only the first part of our delivery for this season, but it comes in the form of two jackets. The first, featured here is a Wool Cashmere Charcoal Work Jacket. It is produced from a soft but robust wool-cashmere blend that is constructed in the English Cotswolds before being finished with English tortoiseshell horn buttons. The proportions are just exquisite, and its construction is beautifully detailed. £310
The second piece is a French Navy Work Jacket constructed from a compact cotton twill weave produced by a family run mill in Lancashire, England which really lends itself to a durable and robust quality. Again, the detail is incredible and its finished with black Coroza buttons. £230
These pieces will be online by the end of the week, but if you're interested in either, please call the store on (0114) 2723482 for details. We are very limited on stock.
We also received an email yesterday notifying us that our Common Projects delivery is on its way. We are going to be stocking the Desert Boot again in two colourways, now an iconic part of any CP collection, as well as the Achilles in both low and mid cut. We believe that the superior material and attention to detail given to these classic silhouettes are what make Common Projects so exciting, so we are keeping it simple.
Finally, another quick mention of one of our favourite brands at the moment, still producing beautiful hand-made products down in sunny Florida. We are down to our last few MAKR pieces, and can't wait to get some of the new products they've been working hard on. Another brand who are producing beautiful products using artisan crafts now lost in an era of mass production.
Saturday 13 November 2010
Autumn look #IV
First things first, we'd like to welcome SEH. Kelly. We had two of their jackets arrive this week, and they've exceeded expectation as well as receiving great praise from the customers. The second part of our interview with should be surfacing in the next week, and gives a great insight into a brand we're extremely excited to build a relationship with and whom we have great belief in.
Here is a quick round up of a few of our favourite pieces in store at the moment:
1. Acne beanie
2. SEH. Kelly Charcoal work jacket
3. Our Legacy Candy Stripe BD Shirt
4. Nom de Guerre Olive Chino
5. Eastpak Padded Pak'r Grey Leather
6. A.P.C. Mountain boots
7. MAKR Angle wallet
Here is a quick round up of a few of our favourite pieces in store at the moment:
1. Acne beanie
2. SEH. Kelly Charcoal work jacket
3. Our Legacy Candy Stripe BD Shirt
4. Nom de Guerre Olive Chino
5. Eastpak Padded Pak'r Grey Leather
6. A.P.C. Mountain boots
7. MAKR Angle wallet
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Saturday 6 November 2010
Autumn look #II
1. Ally Capellino Frank Brown
2. S.N.S Herning Naval Sweat
3. MAKR Horizon Two card holder
4. A.P.C. New Cure
5. YMC Brogue Desert Boot
6. Inventory Magazine Issue 3
7. A.P.C. Parka
8. A.P.C. Vintage Wool Scarf
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