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Spring Summer Suiting.

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While many of our pieces match, we don’t necessarily consider ourselves makers of 'suits' in the traditional sense of the word. Our approach to 'Suiting' nods to formal wear, but more often than not, we strip away the stiff interfacings and shoulder pads, deconstructing long-established methods to generate a more laid-back, easy-to-wear aesthetic.

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The Good People in the Good Places.

Frontiers Man and Frontiers Woman are two neighbourhood stores that sit opposite each other on the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s West End, run by husband and wife Jane Forbes and Nigel Pashley.

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Flower Mountain x Universal Works.

After the success of our first collaboration with Japanese footwear makers Flower Mountain, we renew our memberships to the fictional Dandelion Mountaineering Association, a slogan adopted by the brand, inspired by the blooming dandelions of Mount Fuji.

Catching Up with Jem Finer.

When Jem Finer—musician, composer and UW Coal Drops Yard regular—got in touch to ask if he could commission some clothing for a very special performance, it piqued our interest. Last week, he stopped by our store to try on a few of his favourites from our Spring Summer collection, enjoy the sunshine near King’s Cross and chat over coffee about the upcoming project.

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COTTON KNIT.

An Italian spun, marled yarn made of 100% cotton, making use of recycled fibres for an eco-summer knit with a soft hand feel.

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SLUB SATEEN.

Woven to produce two different textures on the front and back, with an irregular, raised slub on one side and the reverse a smooth sateen. Deceptively light, this is garment-dyed for a lived-in look.

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JAPANESE WAFFLE.

A made-in-Japan, lightweight high-quality waffle weave. Garment-dyed for a softer, 'could be yours already' finish.

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RECYCLED COTTON.

Woven to produce two different textures on the front and back, with an irregular, raised slub on one side and the reverse a smooth sateen. Deceptively light, this is garment-dyed for a lived-in look.

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SLUB LINEN MIX.

A light but structured linen mix. The soft, airy blend of linen and cotton delivers comfort and breathability, with an easy, marled, slubbed look.

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DERBY STRIPE.

Classic colours, classic stripes—this is a classic seersucker in every way. In 100% cotton, with a summery grey pinstripe.

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MINI CHECK.

A fluid, exceptionally light tropical wool. A mini check created, with subtle shaded monochrome yarns. The perfect sartorial summer suiting.

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