Co-Ordinated Clothing
This season a number of brands have delivered some quality all-over prints and patchwork constructions that cross between tops and bottoms. We have styles that can be worn together that create a bold twin-set or more easily be worn separately against a neutral coloured short or a crisp white t-shirt. We are encouraging you to co-ordinate your colours, match bold summer prints and let inhibitions loose.
Our good chums at YMC have transformed its Malick shirt and Shaka swim shorts into a printed palm tree twosome for SS18. The shirt has been made from a garment-washed, cotton and linen slub blend and with its camp collar and cork buttons this shirt is unbelievably funky. To complete the ensemble the shorts feature the same printed pattern and are arguably the best swim shorts of the season.
Universal Works is a name that always enjoys experimenting with fabrics, prints and central to its summer collection are wacky prints, wicked materials and wonderful patchworks. This season its Road shirts are some of the best we have ever seen; pieced-work constructions, seasonal prints, Ikat woven cottons, soft seersuckers and mid-century-inspired geometric patterns. A few of these wonders double-up to its Walk shorts and Beach swim shorts.
Texas-based Stan Ray has produced potentially one of the coolest prints of the season, re-working the well-known paisley print. The Kelapa Bandana shirt and accompanying shorts have been made from a silky-smooth, indigo-dyed 100% rayon fabric. A retro camp collar, a relaxed cut and a single chest pocket, this shirt is craving a hot summer’s day.
Don’t Forget Dad
With Father’s Day less than a couple of weeks away (June 17th) we thought we better help everyone get a head-start on sorting out dad’s present. Our carefully curated selection of gift ideas is a bunch of things that we think dad’s going to love.
For more gift ideas go to homepage and we are confident something will catch your eye.
Here we have pulled together what we feel is classic dad uniform. A host of our favourite casual shoes, the classic polo shirt from Polo Ralph Lauren, a leather wallet and obviously, a ‘dad cap’. It’s textbook.
If your dad was a bit of a hippie back in the 70s then he’s going to appreciate what we have going on here. A lot of this has been produced from brands that are in-tune with planet Earth with an eco-sustainable approach to business. He will love boring his work colleagues to death about this new-found approach to clothes wearing.
This man knows his branded stuff and is going to be very happy should he be fortunate to get treated to any of this. Top tier branded gear in timeless cuts and classic colours. It’s all very nice.
We have wrapped things up in the grooming department. Put the finishing touches to any Father’s Day gift with the best of our body care supplements and fragrances.
Earth-Friendly Fjallraven
Fjallraven is a Swedish outdoor-orientated brand that is at one with nature. Perhaps best-known around these parts because of its world-famous Kanken and its seriously good winter coats. Whether it is the recycled materials, the timeless designs or its stance on animal welfare Fjallraven has the upmost respect for the environment. Today we turn our attention to the one and only Kanken.
Kanken
Fjallraven’s Kanken was originally designed back in 1978 to prevent school kids from developing back problems. It didn’t take long for this bag to become part of the furniture in primary schools nationwide and around street corners all over Europe.
It’s a rugged and versatile pack that is ideal for work, travelling and every possible adventure under the sun. It is carried by millions across the globe and you’ll do pretty well to walk down any major high street in this country and not come face to face with said bag.
The classic Kanken is made from a durable and lightweight Vinylon F fabric that can tolerate all kinds of dirt and moisture. Features include everything you’d expect in a rucksack; two types of carry handles, one large compartment and a variety of additional pockets.
The design is simple and has remained unchanged after all these years. An internal address label is an affectionate nod to its humble beginnings as a product designed for school kids. Fjallraven currently hold 18 Kanken options to meet the demands of any and every occasion.
Re-Kanken
The Re-Kanken is exactly what the name suggests. A regular Kanken only made from 100% recycled materials. An eco-friendly update to the Swedish label’s most celebrated backpack.
The shape and features are like-for-like against the classic Kanken however this guy is made up entirely from recycled polyester that has come from eleven plastic bottles. To colour the bags, the fabric is dyed through SpinDye technology that drastically reduces the levels of water, energy and chemicals used.
Not only is this a sustainably-aware choice of backpack but the branding has been transformed from something that is instantly-recognisable into something quite low-key and classy. Embroidered and tonal loveliness.
So not only do Fjallraven continue to deliver amazing coats, it’s invented and continues to develop one of the best rucksacks ever made. This earth-friendly brand continues to innovate, inspire and build on its already-legendary legacy.
Universal Works x The Hip Store SS18
Over the winter months we worked some magic with David Keyte and the troops over at Universal Works and today we present to you our SS18 collaboration. Still riding the corduroy wave from last season’s exclusive this time out we’ve turned summer levels up to maximum.
Three classic silhouettes from the Nottingham label’s core range have been reworked creating three unique lines. With the spirit of summer in mind we’ve hit the fatigue shorts, bucket hat and baker’s overshirt and given them all a fresh identity. It has all been made from an incredibly supple and super fine babycord cotton with all three styles arriving in blue, pink and stone.
Small batches have been produced so you’re going to have to form an orderly queue. Launching at The Hip Store on 01/06/18. Online at 08:00 and available at our Leeds store from 09:00.
