J. Lindeberg Spring/Summer 2011

The urban cyclists of our city landscapes have inspired J.Lindeberg’s Spring / Summer 2011 collection which revisits not only the aesthetics, but also the purpose, and functionality of a garment. Fast becoming the chosen form of city transport for the modern and aware man, cycling, and the function found in utility clothing, evolved from a specific purpose. J.Lindeberg’s focus is to adapt these concepts and apply them to fulfill the demands of the modern world.


Proportions are streamlined, shortened and tailored closer to the body. Innovative Japanese fabrics are bonded together, constructed with taped seams and ready to perform. Aviator inspired hoods and military patchwork detailing provide protection. The coastline of Scandinavia provides the colour palette; soft and neutral tones of wet sand, fresh white surf and deep marine blues provide a backdrop for the vibrant oranges and corals found on the town houses of Stockholm.


‘’It’s about elegance with a new attitude, we provide the components for you to put together and create your individual point of view’’
-Artistic Director, Pierangelo D’Agostin

MAKR Carry Goods

MAKR Carry Goods are a small collective of artisan craftspeople based in Florida. By working with their hands, drawing at 1:1 and building prototypes, they approached the task with a more visceral approach which directs the product down a user driven, ergonomic route. They stain the leather, laser etch each piece, build prototypes, edge paint, buff and wax the finished pieces, and apply hardware like buttons, snaps and straps. MAKR was founded under the premise that they would craft every aspect of the final product, with exceptional results.

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Slow and Steady Wins The Race

Slow and Steady Wins the Race is a conceptual clothing and accessory line that reinterprets the classical everyday wardrobe. It is built on the belief that high design can be accessible to all. Their intention is to push and produce interesting and significant pieces from the simplest fabrics and materials with a focus on the fundamental characteristics of clothing design while contributing a commentary on the anthropology of fashion.

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Frost Birgens

Frost Birgens Copenhagen is a creative and inspiring company co-owned by Jakob Birgens, Simon Hepworth and Christian Kjaer. The ambition and the vision of the company is to become the perfect mix of creativity and professional and structured working procedures. All together this is the fundament that will take Frost Birgens, to the next level. Characterized by subtle functional details, Frost Birgens mixes styles from past and present in an informal and playful way, balancing the familiar with the astounding. 

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Ernest Alexander

Ernest Alexander is a big believer that the finer details in life matter and that accessories are no different. Ernest Alexander was launched with a simple vision in mind, to create handcrafted accessories in the old tradition, adding a touch of style and a bit of modern aesthetic. Clean lines, rugged materials, authentic finishes, functionality and hard-to-find fabrics making Earnest Alexander accessories a must for those who love to carry the important things around in style. 

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Red by Wolves

Red by Wolves is a London based footwear brand initially started in 2007 based around one unisex boot, the pointed, buckled Yvan boot, later evolving into separate collections. All the shoes are handmade in a 3rd generation family, creating their brand of beautifully subtle, impeccably crafted footwear. 

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Percival

Designed and manufactured in London, Percival uses lasting, honest fabrics in styles that capture that sense of boyish adventure, with an uncompromising attention to detail and finish. Made from Plastic are head over heels with this brand are sure you will be too when they finally hit the shops.

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The Original Breton Shirt Company

The Original Breton Shirt Company was set up many years ago after the founders took a family holiday to Brittany, failing in love with the iconic style. For those of you already love the Breton or are just discovering it you’ll be hard pressed to find a better Breton.

Mark Bage (Coggles): Interview

Made from Plastic was recently fortunate enough to chat with Mark Bage from Coggles, one of the most forward thinking independents in the UK. Here’s what he had to say:

How would you describe your role within Coggles?
As Managing/Creative Director I'm involved in pretty much everything from buying and researching new collections, directing online operations, financial control, overseeing marketing communications, talking to the industry, press and so on. Exhausting! 

What's a typical day for you?
For 6 months of the year I'm on the road buying so this takes up a lot
of my time. I'm trying to see as many new/young designers as possible at
the moment as well as the more established brands too. I like to be
involved with the nuts and bolts of the business so even when I'm not in
the office I'm talking to the graphics guys, the marketing team, our PR
agency - always discussing new ideas for the website and for the brand.

What's your favourite clothing store other than Coggles?
Impossible to choose just one store but I very much admire Anatomica
in Paris for the pure passion for ergonomic footwear and hand crafted
clothing, Freemans Sporting Club in New York for pure man stuff
including a good old fashioned barbers and of course there is always
Liberty's, i'm still a big fan. 

What's your favourite brand?
Tricky question, I love brands that create or own their particular markets for example Nigel Cabourn, Folk & Heritage Research are next to perfect as British heritage brands while say people like Unconditional and A Child Of The Jago really understand their own niche. The brands I come back to every time though are Albam and Ralph but the stuff without the horse obviously. 

Favourite piece of clothing you own and piece you want to own if money was no object?
My favourite items are my ten year old Diesel Stylelab 10 eyed work boots. Boots for life who knew they would come from Stylelab. If money was no object I would choose a hand tailored suit by Turnbull & Asser. 

What's next for Coggles?
Continued promotion of commercial young designers 
Vintage Furniture?
Own label?
London Store?

What are your favourite pieces for next season?
Men's
Yuketen Hunting boots 
The Apple Millerain jacket by Heritage Research, 'The Jacket'

Comme Des Garcon PLAY tshirts
Any of the 'A Child Of The Jago' jackets 

Women's
The Vampire Coat by Designers Remix, pure Vamp style.
The 'Anna' Cape by Charlotte Taylor, a great new designer, one to
watch. 
The APC duffle coat, cute. 
Any of the Elizabeth Lau dresses 

Who are you personal style icons?
David Hemmings only in the 1966 film 'Blow Up' by Michelangelo
Antonioni
Micheal Caine in the 1966 film 'Funeral in Berlin'
So basically 1966 was a good year for British style. 

What do you think you would be doing if you didn't work for Coggles?
Something in the film or graphics world

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own clothing store and get into buying? 
Use your friends, start with something you really feel passionate
about, keep it simple and never borrow any money.