BROMPTON BICYCLES

The Brompton fold-up bicycle is a design classic in the truest sense. It was born out of the practical requirement for a better folding bike by the young engineer Andrew Ritchie in the early seventies, and the basic design has only been improved through better materials, geometry and components.

In this film the managing director at Brompton, William Butler-Adams, describes wonderfully the ethos and mindset at the company and accurately sums up cycling in UK cities. He is giving a talk at MADE festival in Sheffield this month which I'm really looking forward to! For more info on MADE visit www.madefestival.com.

The company has taken the bold move, and in my opinion the right move, of not forcing growth for growth’s sake or compromising quality for improved margins, as the bikes are still manufactured in the UK.

Having ridden my housemate's Brompton before it was nicked I know they are a dream to ride with a surprising amount of acceleration and top speed.



Any information on the producer and director of this film would be appreciated so they can be credited appropriately, thanks.

Super Glasses Factory, Italy

I don't know too much about SUPER but enjoyed the look of this short.

GF SMITH X OLIVER SPENCER FILM

Collaboration between the inspiration paper mill GF Smith  and the modern classic menswear brand Oliver Spencer. The film was made by Steven Mark Fisher and Sophie Pierozzi.

The quality of  Oliver Spencer is second to none and I'm sure this is because of the close links with the production.


GFSmith x Oliver Spencer from GF Smith on Vimeo.

NEW BALANCE

Representing the North West, New Balance produce some excellent footwear choices that still have running at their heart. 

FRYE'S BOOTS

"For nearly 150 years, Frye's core product line has been manufactured by skilled employees at factories in the United States."An excellent short film about the making of Fryes boots. Their best boot has to be the Arkanas Mid Lace.