Discovering New in the old with Sedan All-Purpose
As we move firmly into summer, Sedan All-Purpose joins the curation of brands at This Thing Of Ours. The Tokyo-based brand sits in between highly functional clothing and classic sportswear that is well appreciated for its practicality....
Exploring the Relationship Between Outdoor Clothing and Hip-Hop
Fuelled by the likes of Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep and Big L who appeared in music videos or photo shoots donning The North Face Mountain Light jackets or Helly Hansen sailing jackets, both of which were inspired by their respective brand's functional roots...
Earn your Stripes with Stripes For Creatives (S.F.C)
As we progress into Spring and onto Summer, S.F.C (Stripes For Creatives) joins This Thing of Ours’ ever-growing yet carefully curated brand offering to supply the uniform, or, at least, the components, to help you navigate the months ahead. Oversized and flowy silhouettes made using lightweight fabrics seek to do just that.
NINEpointNINE and Li-Ning Release Their Second Collaborative Project
Reinventing the Wheel of Footwear with PLAYGROUND
Meet Nur Abbas, the Mind Behind gnuhr
Nur Abbas and his independent design project, 𝚐𝚗𝚞𝚑𝚛, are currently leading the way for minimal, functional clothing. With a wealth of experience under his belt, from luxury fashion to houses like Louis Vuitton to Nike’s outdoor-inspired ACG line, Nur is channelling his wisdom and knowledge to start a label that he can genuinely stand beside.
OAMC’s Luke Meier and Japan’s cult technical apparel brand Goldwin collaborate on a new collection
The Lineage of XLIM and SAN SAN GEAR
Written by Ali George Hinkins
Since they first graced This Thing of Ours’ physical and digital s...
Goldwin, The Rise of the Technical Japanese Powerhouse
During Paris Fashion Week, This Thing of Ours caught a glimpse of what is to come later in the year from Goldwin and it was some of the most exciting out of all the brands they saw...
Introducing DeMarcoLab to This Thing of Ours
In essence, DeMarcoLab's aesthetic can be summarised as 'functional and inventive streetwear.' Their physical designs effortlessly blend trace elements from casual and active wear, incorporating adaptable and subtle designs that define the essence of DeMarcoLab...
Introducing VERTEX-NXL by Dimito for This Thing of Ours
Where Dimito is more performance-focused and intended to be used solely on the slopes, VERTEX-NXL is the brand’s diffusion line that fuses outdoor-focused functionalities with a streetwear aesthetic...
ROA | A Space Where Luxury and the Outdoors Meet
Written by Ali George Hinkins
Footwear is the foundation of ROA’s existence and it is critical t...
Mizuno Mujin TL Gore-Tex Launch
The Mujin TL Gore-Tex is launching Online & In Store Friday 27th October 2023 in two colour ways of Triple Black and Tiger Eye / Black. This is not a pair to be kept in the box.
XLIM Episode 4
Unlike any brand I have seen before, XLIM couples function and fabrication like no other. Their designs are characterised by contrasting panels of technical and luxurious fabrics, often marrying the two to maximise their unique properties and highlight specific details.
Coming Soon: "J EONGL I" by Jeong Li
Established in Seoul, South Korea, J EONGL I is swiftly climbing the ranks of the burgeoning technical design space, leaving its mark in the process.
This Thing of Ours x Mackintosh Collaboration 002 Spring/Summer ‘23
In case you missed it the last time around, the partnership between This Thing and Ours and Mackintosh emerged organically due to a shared admiration of one another's craft and, of course, products of a technical nature...
New Brand Alert: SAN SAN Gear Spring/Summer ‘23
Part of the new wave of technical brands emerging from the Far East, SAN SAN Gear, alongside the likes of XLIM and J EONGL I, was founded a mere 4 years ago in 2019 during a time when functionality was still a rising desire for the customer and not the be-all and end-all where design was concerned.
New Brand Alert - Tightbooth
For those who don’t know, Tightbooth is a product of Osaka born professional skater, filmmaker and pizzeria owner Shinpei Ueno...
New Brand Alert: GR10K Spring/Summer ‘23
Founded in 2017, GR10K may seem like the new kid on the block and while that is true to an extent, the brand is steeped in nearly a century’s worth of history courtesy of its parent company, Grassi Alfreda SPA...
New Brand Alert: XLIM Episode 03.
Written by Ali George Hinkins
Founded a mere 2 years ago in 2021, XLIM is a nouveau technical br...
‘Gorpcore’: How did the Outdoors Drastically Influence Fashion and Style in the 21st Century?
Written by Ali George Hinkins
Good Ol’ Raisins and Peanuts.
You don’t even need to be in the know...
Shielding from the Winter with norbit Autumn/Winter ‘22
This Thing of Ours has been a longstanding stockist of norbit and will continue to carry the brand into Autumn/Winter, despite the delivery being a little late...
Introducing the Latest Tilak MiG and Poutnik Styles to This Thing of Ours
Taking this to the next level, Tilak’s MiG line goes one step further and specifically designs the garments that fall under this umbrella for military use, whether that be by police forces around the world or members of the armed services...
A Guide to CMF Comfy Outdoor Garment’s Down Jackets
No stranger to This Thing of Ours, Comfy Outdoor Garment is well-versed when it comes to designing down outerwear on all levels, whether it be in an operational capacity where you’re moving around or you need something bombproof that is both warm and waterproof...
Mountain Research: Disrupting Outdoor Wear One Garment at a Time
Mountain Research was founded in 2006, but it wasn’t the designer, Kobayashi Setsumasa, first time at the helm of a brand. Instead, in 1993, for 13 years, he led the latter’s predecessor, General Research, through a defining period in Japanese fashion. To understand Mountain Research better, it helps to establish some of the groundwork.
DESCENTE ALLTERRAIN: A Closer Look at the Mizusawa Down Jacket and GORE-TEX Paclite Active Shell Jacket
For Autumn/Winter ‘22, This Thing of Ours is the recipient of two, to put it lightly, units of outerwear from the Japanese label, Descente ALLTERRAIN...
Introducing South2 West8 to This Thing of Ours
Nestled under the ever-burgeoning Nepenthes umbrella, South2 West8 is a fashion-meets-function label that is healthily inspired by mountain stream fishing, an activity that its founding designer, Keizo Shimizu tends to indulge in...
The Origins and Steady Rise of Goldwin
Since its inception in the 1950s, Goldwin has held onto its reputation as one of the OG’s when it comes to technical ski wear, having started in a small knit fabric factory, Tsuzawa Knit Fabric Factory. But, the real question is, how have they managed to hold onto such longevity?
Archival Reinvent Debuts its A01_Index System Line
Further expanding its operations beyond its mainline, Archival Reinvent, the Hong-Kong based technical outfitter, has launched its ‘A01_Index System’ range of products to This Thing of Ours - the only certified UK stockist.
The Latest from Merely Made Autumn/Winter ‘22
Written by Ali George Hinkins
The word ‘merely’ doesn’t come close to describing Merely Made’s f...
Subverting the Ordinary with WILD THINGS Japan and Poliquant
With Autumn/Winter weather fast approaching, fear not! Joining forces from two sides of the same coin, WILD THINGS Japan and Poliquant, both key players in This Thing of Ours’ well-stocked arsenal will have you set for the intrepid conditions we are accustomed to experience in the coming months...
Return of "Wild Things Japan" to This Thing Of Ours
Long term followers of This Thing Of Ours will recall that around two years ago the store had a ...
ASICS Footwear Now Available at This Thing Of Ours
Written by Ali George Hinkins
This Thing of Ours expands its footwear offering by welcoming in t...
Functionality Meets Sustainability with SEALSON Packs
Based in Taiwan, SEALSON is an innovative bag research studio that is concerned with pushing the envelope when it comes to design, looking to propel its products into urban settings and beyond...
An Overview of nanamica’s Autumn/Winter ‘22 Collection
Japanese label nanamica is renowned for designing garments that prioritise comfort and functionality, a combination that has long been poorly executed by technical clothing brands.
Archival Reinvent Introduces Data_Indux System A01
As we get ready to welcome a new collection of products from Hong Kong based label Archival Reinvent for Autumn Winter the brand has introduced a new diffusion line dubbed ‘Data_Indux System’ with this season being coined as A01 and with future editions set to release in coming years....