Sam Currie, Winter Whites

One half of our favourite scumbags Sam Currie of Dirt Box has been showcasing some of his hidden talents recently with his latest photography exhibition, entitled Winter Whites. The exhibition shows black and white images, as well as Sam’s naturally ability with a camera to create an enjoyable and exciting body of work. After speaking to Sam the other day Made from Plastic found out that he is planning to print some new T-shirts from some recent photos, which is even more exciting.

Chester Wallace

Developed back in 1995, the Chester Wallace Canvas tote bag has unique fold up/down construction that is made to keep it all in one. Developed by Patrick Long, the tote is made from vintage canvas and an everyday must.

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Vanishing Elephants

Vanishing Elephant is a Sydney based menswear label designed by Felix Chan, Huw Bennett and Arran Russell. Committed to creating clothing of quality, purpose and elegance the collective work with a classic aesthetic, marking a return to gentlemanly style.

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Omar Kashoura

Omar Kashoura aim is to be progressive whilst influencing the way men will dress, and has firmly established its signature look of the modern gentleman, with sharp cuts, unique finishes and trademark details.

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William Richard Green

The playful and coolly masculine signature of William Richard Green takes its point of departure in an unregimented outdoorsy upbringing. A self-proclaimed anti-conceptualist, the London-based designer works predominantly with denim and leisurewear fabrics and focuses on the re-contextualization of conventional textiles in relation to his themes. Green lists the gloominess of vintage science fiction, the idea of the lad, and a well-travelled mind as his sources of invention.

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Beta Unit

Beta Unit is an independent clothing label based in California. Focused on wearability, unconventional functionality and engineering the perfect fit. Garments are carefully constructed from high quality and comfortable fabrics, often unexpected details and experimental function. Beta Unit prefers and aims to produce the raw, unrendered art form in their designs.

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Cast Of Vices

Born from a desire to create artefacts out of our vices. Cast Of Vices celebrates the inherent design aesthetic of these substances while at the same time casting a critical eye on pop culture and our obsession with self-medication and addiction. 

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HIP

Another of Made from Plastic’s favourite shops includes HIP, who opened its doors in Thorntons Arcade Leeds to quickly established itself to be a destination and melting pot for the Leeds creative collective. Continuing into it's twentieth year with a small anniversary collection, HIP is still at the forefront of the cutting edge menswear, challenging new ideas and engaging creativity, HIP is regarded as a established opinion leader in the UK fashion retail and for anyone who loves good clothing.