AND WANDER
Japan's And Wander pull a veritable buffet of fan types; hardcore outdoor enthusiasts, tech savvy kiddies getting their next fix of futuristic detailing & fabrics, and folks like us, the annoying aesthetic preoccupied types. We're hooked big by their juicy colour pops and easy wearing shapes. Plus they're legit, they've even got their own hiking club.
ORSLOW
"The origin of orSlow is the creation of products that embody the soul of the craftsman, allowing the wearer to feel the artisans spirit. Even as trends change seasonally, the warmth of craftmanship never changes... everybody has a turning point in their lives, for me it was denim."
Ichiro Nakatsu
GOTTLOB WORLD
Moritz Gottlob is a true Mamma's boy. His mum Barbara has been in the jewellery game since 2002 when she kicked off the label, whilst Moritz has been hanging around the backroom honing his craft, stealing ideas and shiny bits of tin, whilst getting his meals cooked. All the usual place markers are here, quality, craftsmanship, knowhow, along with some quirky humour.
Solovair Originals
Solovair know a thing or two about making shoes. They've been stitching soles in in their Wollaston factory since 1881, kicking things off as a collective called The Duffers. No surprise in the 1950's when the good Dr's Funck & Maerten came up with the idea of putting some air in your kicks, they turned to Solovair to make it happen. Today, Solovair shoes are still hand made from start to finish in their East Midlands hometown using the original lasts and goodyear welted 'Soles-of-Air'.
