a is for Albam
The Nottingham-founded English duo prefer to keep their produce locally made and organically introduced so while we're unlikely to see a full switch around from AW10 sale goods to SS11 freshness we have already noticed a few new lines popping up in the stores like green shoots through a landscape covered in brown leaves...
Images aren't yet up on their website but if you're around Old London Town then go check out their range of fine gauge crew neck and v-neck knits in a range of colours that won't shout 'Summer's here!' even though the bulk of real Winter still lays ahead.
Cords now adorn hangers which previously held chinos, they're not heavy and baggy mind - think trendy son of a wealthy farmer rather than fat old teacher! The lush burgundy will frighten the lightweights into purchasing the rich navy option...
Just to add a single ray of sunshine you can't miss the canary yellow day pack - no 'seatbelt style' straps in sight, these bad boys are padded for comfort and you'll find plenty of space for your laptop and spare a jumper.
http://www.albamclothing.com/
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Albam
As part of our Made in England series this feature heralds the triumph that is Albam.
Founded in a Nottingham office by likely lads Alistair Rae & James Shaw nearly 3 years ago with just 7 styles in their first catalogue, Albam now have retail stores in 3 premium locations in the greatest capital in England.
Their philosophy is truly admirable; create Modern Crafted Clothing, produce it in
Great Britain.
Though at times this has proven challenging and purists may huff when they admit to seeking skills from Italy, Portugal or the US - these instances have only arrived through their desire to produce a garment of superior quality and in its truest form.
While their product offer is seasonal they have not been so crass as to shepherd customers along into the 'new' and away from the 'old', instead preferring to drop in new garments as they are created rather than wait for word on the high street to arrive from the department store powers-that-be.
To this end garments are seldom reproduced for a second run at the mill; Messrs Rae & Shaw favouring evolution over revolution.
Unlike other own-brand retailers they're not naive enough to consider themselves masters of all and have in recent years brought in items from footwear specialists including Grenson, Quoddy & New Balance, accessories from Altadena Works, and books even the proudest English gentleman would be happy to have adorn his Carl Henson & Son coffee table.
Next time you're passing Carnaby Street, Spitalfields or Islington, do pop in.
http://www.albamclothing.com/
Founded in a Nottingham office by likely lads Alistair Rae & James Shaw nearly 3 years ago with just 7 styles in their first catalogue, Albam now have retail stores in 3 premium locations in the greatest capital in England.
Their philosophy is truly admirable; create Modern Crafted Clothing, produce it in
Great Britain.
Though at times this has proven challenging and purists may huff when they admit to seeking skills from Italy, Portugal or the US - these instances have only arrived through their desire to produce a garment of superior quality and in its truest form.
While their product offer is seasonal they have not been so crass as to shepherd customers along into the 'new' and away from the 'old', instead preferring to drop in new garments as they are created rather than wait for word on the high street to arrive from the department store powers-that-be.
To this end garments are seldom reproduced for a second run at the mill; Messrs Rae & Shaw favouring evolution over revolution.
Unlike other own-brand retailers they're not naive enough to consider themselves masters of all and have in recent years brought in items from footwear specialists including Grenson, Quoddy & New Balance, accessories from Altadena Works, and books even the proudest English gentleman would be happy to have adorn his Carl Henson & Son coffee table.
Next time you're passing Carnaby Street, Spitalfields or Islington, do pop in.
http://www.albamclothing.com/
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