Rochelle Canteen.

I was taken for a coffee this morning to keep me awake after an epic drive from the the Midlands at the wrong side of this morning. She took me to Rochelle canteen just off Shoreditch High Street. What a great little gem, tucked away but a fantastic atmosphere, good coffee, great cakes and the lunch looks like it will be on the cards next week!

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The Preparation!

Some things are happening behind the scenes at Albam HQ which will be ready in a few weeks. We have been prepping today and getting things sorted for kick off on Friday.

Autumn Production

Things are starting to happen now so no more pics of climbing and rocks.

We are getting geared up for a new thing in about 3 weeks if things go according to plan and then there will be some additions to the Albam team both product and otherwise. Keep your eyes and ears peeled!

Saturday on Gorilla Warfare

Enjoyed the sun this Saturday with a blast out to the Peaks for a spot of clean air. In between the walking and just taking in the views there was time for one problem. Gorilla Warfare at Curbar.

Past & Future

Working on a few new hood shapes for some new outerwear pieces coming out over the next few months. And also found some great old climbing pics. The blog is quiet at the moment as we are waiting for things coming through from factories. 21st September is the big day.

436 Hillwalker Fit & Sizes

For those of you who want to know the fit and sizes of the Hillwalker, here is some info.

Scarecrow Chic

Sunday was hot, so we headed out to the country to this country house. People lived big a few hundred years ago, massive grounds, mansions just at the bottom of the grounds for plants to grow in. And scarecrows styled up!

The Hillwalker - arrival Mid/End August

Our first Autumn (Fall) outerwear piece arrives soon, sometime before the end of August (hopefully!). The Hillwalker is a new thing for us, simple parka shape, waist drawcord, full length zip and chambray lined. Pockets are hidden at the side seam with a press stud fastening. Chest pocket also fastens with a pres stud as shown in the image. When we are back in next week we will get some more detailed shots with pocket placements, lining, toggles etc.

Get in touch with the store to be notified when they drop in. As always they are limited in number so please be quick.

Colours are red, sand and burnt orange.

Our first carpenter shirt. 2007

I have been looking back through what we have been doing these last couple of days and I found this shirt. It was our first fabric and first style that we ran in 2007. It seems to be making a bit of a comeback!

Winter Woolies

Some new winter hats and things from a new special knitwear factory. Still in the UK and making our knitwear even stronger. The new styles will be landing in September 2009.