Secret Society

Friday, August 27, 2010

Nigel Cabourn

We have just received our first shipment from Nigel Cabourn. Mens clothing do not get any better or more real than the Nigel Cabourn collection. It is utterly true to its British heritage. All made in England, with a quality that stands every comparison there is.

"Nigel Cabourn has worked in the fashion industry for over forty years, but his clothing has little in common with most people’s concept of the word fashion. He is influenced not by trends but a longstanding passion for vintage clothing, fabric and details.

These elements have formed the basis for much of his output over the years and continue to be a vital part of his collection today.

Nigel Cabourn was a student at Northumbria University from 1967-1971 and he started his own label while still in his final year and against all advice stayed in the North of England, another source of inspiration over the years. This cold, windy location has certainly influenced him and he is known to be one of a few true outerwear specialists.

Nigel has collected vintage clothing for over 30 years and has an archive of over 4,000 pieces, including salvaged British Military uniforms and workwear and a trove of exploration garments unearthed from all corners of the globe. It is this ever increasing vintage collection that is the cornerstone of each collection, not a response to a particular trend or general demand. Each collection has a real story, sense of history and integrity underpinned by the highest level of quality.

Today the Cabourn team work and play in a converted gardener’s house at the bottom of his garden overlooking a cricket pitch and are the envy of everyone who visits them, especially when it’s summer and they’re working in the sunshine!"

We have received to jacket styles, the Storm Parka (below, same colour) and the Cameraman jacket (2nd below, same colour + orange).

"Inspired by a jacket worn by Wilfrid Noyce on an Everest expedition, the Cameraman jacket has an upper made of Mackintosh, and a lower made of Harris Tweed, to keep the wearer warm in extreme conditions. It features specially made metal clips, and waxed cord in the hood and hem."

Make sure to drop by to check out these amazing pieces, while they last.

Best,

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

MORE VISVIM in store NOW!

We have received the second shipment of Visvim for SS10. A nice mix of bags, belts, t-shirts and an amazing zip-hood.

Pauline Hooded Zip

Ribbon Belt

Homer Tote

Best,

Monday, April 26, 2010

BURGLAR.CO.,LTD.

Sebastian Bacigalupes (founder of Burglar.Co.Ltd) upbringing has set a strong mark in the way he designs clothes and items, function and artisan philosophy is always the fundamental of his work. The inspiration, especially on the arrival of summer, is biker style sweats with a shorter & tighter streamlined fit. The shorter version of the Burglar.Co.,Ltd sweats are tailored so they don’t crease and has slim sleeves to eliminate wind resistance while riding.