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Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Norse Projects and Oi Polloi Oddbergur Parka

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Norse Projects and Oi Polloi come together for the third time to develop the Oddberger Parka. Made from non-waxed, sun-washed British Millerain cotton, this completely washable mod inspired jacket creates a distressed effect over use. It features multiple pockets, a…

Pica~Post #4 – AW·MMXII – A Look Inside

We take a quick stroll inside the latest issue of Pica~Post, the in-house zine from Oi Polloi in Manchester, England. The 40-page zine has an assortment of drawings, photos and stories around the clothing and garments that the shop carries.…

Stone Island – Four Pocket Field Jacket

Perhaps there was never such a frank and direct realization on the matter before, but we have always wanted a rain slicker that looks like magic kelp. This field jacket from Stone Island goes one step beyond by contrasting the…

Batten Sportwear – A Preview from Pica~Post

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Batten Sportwear, a new collection from designer, Shinya Hasegawa, is a welcome addition to the world of outerwear. With inspirational hits from Hasegawa’s love of surf, the Batten collection also pulls themes found in the classic outdoor wear of the…

Oi Polloi Clarks Wallabees – Unicorn Leather in Dijon and Wasabi

That’s right… unicorn leather. The new Oi Polloi Clarks Wallabees use what is known as “unicorn leather” – “the name given to elk hides by the specialist tannery tasked with producing the raw materials.” Elk and deer hides are super…

Oi Polloi x Norse Projects Kaare Smock Jacket

Manchester and Copenhagen come together for a cold/wet weather jackets that is sure to get your wallets warm. Oi Polloi and Norse Projects deliver these Kaare smock jackets. “Inspired by the kind of outdoor garb Scandinvians have been wearing for…

First Look | Cottonopolis

It’s been a long, long, long, long wait but here’s Oi Polloi’s in house brand, Cottonopolis. Details are still thin on the ground but we do know that the range will have Italian knitwear, english made leather belts and a…

Clarks Desert Rain Shoes

This walking cousin of the Desert Boot gives the moc an interesting and clean re-look. The Desert Rain features a suede upper and a crepe sole and features almost nothing extraordinary outside of the shape of the silhouette. Oi Polloi…

Henry Lloyd for Oi Polloi

Two Mancunian institutions, two jackets, one goal. Henry Lloyd, known for sailing equipment, have reproduced two 1960s sailing coats – the Viking and the Consort RWR – in limited numbers for retailer Oi Polloi. These teaser shots are by Antony…

Norse Projects for Oi Polloi Parka

Danish brand Norse Projects and Manchester’s Oi Polloi have combined forces to produce a rather nice parka. Steve Sanderson, owner of Oi Polloi, says of the parka, “For me, it’s all about rambling, walking and camping in mid to late…

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Oi Polloi

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Norse Projects and Oi Polloi Oddbergur Parka

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

Pica~Post #4 – AW·MMXII – A Look Inside

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Stone Island – Four Pocket Field Jacket

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Batten Sportwear – A Preview from Pica~Post

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Oi Polloi Clarks Wallabees – Unicorn Leather in Dijon and Wasabi

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Oi Polloi x Norse Projects Kaare Smock Jacket

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

First Look | Cottonopolis

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Clarks Desert Rain Shoes

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Henry Lloyd for Oi Polloi

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Norse Projects for Oi Polloi Parka