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TOYO Enterprise Company LTD - Made in Japan
At the end WW2 Japan began a journey of change. In terms of clothing and style, this journey has been a dramatic one indeed. With the post war occupation of...
Tanner Goods - Worth Holding On To
We're all aware of the gradual return to an appreciation for hand made, craft produced goods. The modern world of mass produced consumer goods and the throw-away society we live...
Red Wing Shoes and the Original American Work Boot
To own an item of apparel for a long time, and wear it almost every day for many years, is a wonderful thing. The fact that this thing has been...
Mad as a Hatter - Preserving an artform with Bo...
If there's one thing we appreciate, it's high quality well made goods. If you know our store at all you'll know that this, along with elements of tradition and history,...
Winter Blues - Indigo Layers for the Melbourne ...
We're dealing with the Winter Blues here at P&P, with more Blues and a touch of white... Hand Dyed Indigo Shop Coat from Blue Blue Japan Winter Blues at Pickings...
The King of South Shields - Muhammad Ali 1977
On hearing the news last Friday that the great Muhammad Ali had passed away at the age of 74, we were reminded of the many amazing things that the boxing legend...
J. Barbour & Sons - South Shields, England
Barbour of South Shields are close to the heart of Pickings and Parry. The family origins of our store hail from the same North Eastern area of South Tyneside, England,...
PF Flyers - Made in USA
Way back when we were beginning a wish list of brands for P&P, we knew that a traditional canvas sports shoe had to feature in the range. We also knew...
North Sea Clothing London - Naval Knitwear - Wh...
When it comes to keeping warm in adverse weather conditions, sailors in the North Sea should know what they're doing. Standing at a lookout post for hours; battling the elements...
Knickerbocker Manufacturing Co. Brooklyn NYC
"When you give up a lot to start something, it sometimes feels overwhelming and daunting as if the only way out is back, but the best way is always through"...
Nigel Cabourn - Cult Designer - Military Maniac
Nigel Cabourn If you own a Nigel Cabourn jacket, or any item of Nigel's clothing for that matter, you’ll know it is something to cherish. It improves with age; it...
Bleu De Chauffe - Hand Made in France
Since opening our doors in September 2013, we've often been asked 'do you sell leather bags or satchels?' Whilst we've had a couple in store here and there, we've struggled...
Blue Blue Japan - Pure Indigo
We recently received our first delivery from the excellent Blue Blue Japan, which caused much excitement here in the P&P camp. Although firmly rooted in tradition and with a bias...
Private White V.C. and The Goodwood Revival
The Manchester Factory of Private White VC It's an exciting time at the P&P headquarters this time of year, with new deliveries and new brands arriving weekly for the next...
AERO LEATHER CLOTHING - Made in Scotland since ...
With Autumn and Winter on the horizon in Melbourne, our minds are slowly filling with thoughts of cold weather clothing. Multiple layers of Merz b Schwanen Cotton, solid North Sea...
MERZ B SCHWANEN - Loop Wheeling and Circular Kn...
Peter Plotnicki of Merz b Schwanen A firm favourite among our customers and ourselves, Merz b Schwanen have been part of the Pickings and Parry brand stable since the beginning....
MEN'S FILE MAGAZINE - NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
We've just added Men's File Magazine to our online store and Issue 13 is now available to purchase alongside a limited supply of back issues. Men's File has played an...
YUKETEN by Meg Company
As one of the newest additions to footwear at Pickings and Parry, it seemed appropriate to give some background and more detail to the Yuketen brand. Yuketen was the first...
Juniper Ridge - Capturing Nature's Perfume sinc...
As a new and very interesting product range for Pickings and Parry, we thought we'd give you a little more background on America's foremost natural fragrance company. Juniper Ridge formulate Wilderness...
P&P Christmas Post - New Arrivals and Extended ...
Hard to believe that the wait is nearly over and we have only seven days until Christmas comes once again. We know that, if you're anything like us, you'll probably...
The Time Has Come - Pickings and Parry is Now O...
It's been a long time coming, and long overdue, but we now have an updated site for your convenience and perusal. Admittedly, it may start life today with only a...