As with most sequels Lockdown 3 isn’t as good as the original. As you’d expect, this one is bigger, bolder and stupider — Boris Johnson is clearly a Michael Bay fan — and just like any rubbish film, people are choosing to leave half way… Read More
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Byborre: a bicycle-pump for your ego
There’s something exquisitely awkward about self-proclaimed titles. So cringeworthy, like taking a bicycle-pump to your ego. Woo-hoo, over here, check out the status on me. Scott Disick (notable for impregnating Kourtney Kardashian) bought an English title on the internet. He now prefers to go by… Read More
Nepenthes London: who’s the real victim here?
The Nepenthes hardcore may have spotted these knits over on the Hakata store Instagram. But what you might not know is that they’re expected in the London store next week. How these Shetland made sweaters have made it the 9,206 miles to Hakata, before the… Read More
Tilak: ready for adventure
Context in menswear is so important. Take a look at the website of Czech brand Tilak. It’s full of people doing stuff that isn’t watching boxset TV. They’re all wearing primary coloured leggings and body-hugging cagoules, they’re jumping up and down and walking up stuff,… Read More
Forget the heating bill, buy this Needles sweater
So what have you been talking about this week? What topics are keeping the traps of your workmates, your family and your friends yapping? I expect it’s much the same as last week. And the week before. And the week before that. In the absence… Read More
Heimat: wary of woollens with an aquatic bent
“Should fit snug with initial wears”, says retailer Clutch Cafe of this glorious golden knit. But what if you don’t want it snug? What if your very idea of hell is bright yellow fabric stretched taught across a surplus of tummy? What then? I’ve encountered… Read More