KIOSK 78 (LEED)

Specialising in niche denim ranges from Japan, Kiosk 78 has built its name on sourcing the best of emerging labels, such as Flathead, Edwin and Our Legacy. This season they’ll be going big on British brands such as Universal Works and the heritage label from their native Yorkshire, Norsea Industries, as well as best-selling staples such as Naked & Famous and Edwin. Coming soon: full denim range, fisherman parkas and twill shirts from Kiosk 78’s new favourite label, Heritage Research (7 Duncan Street, Leeds, L1)

www.kiosk78.co.uk

PRESENT (London)

Only four months old, Present is an Aladdin’s Cave of absolutely anything and everything from vinyl toys and handy luggage to a wide selection of key fashion labels. The store’s popularity is partly due to the extensive selection of original brands they ship in from Japan, including the quirky R2 resistance full clothing range. Other popular sellers include high-quality basics from Wings and Horns and Reigning Champ. Coming soon: check out Present’s hand-made footwear range produced in collaboration with Trickers, exclusive to the store. (140 Shoreditch High St, London, E1 6JE. 0207 033 0500)

www.present-london.com

BADGER CLOTHING COMPANY Ltd (Brighton)

Situated in one of the most vibrant areas of Brighton & Hove, this fine store stocks a wide range of men’s casual clothing, accessories and footwear brands. Among their top selling lines are the classic, quintessentially English labels Barbour and Fred Perry, as well as polo shirt and knitwear specialists Penguin. For 2010, new lines from Carhartt and denim kings Levi’s look strong. Coming soon: the new range of Sperry Top-sider shoes, which are described by the store manager as the “original boat shoes from America”. (26 Bond Street, Brighton, BN1 1RD. 01273 722245)

www.badgerclothing.co.uk

IDEOLOGY MENSWEAR (Sheffield)

Internationally sought after brands as well as exciting, up and coming labels can be found amongst stock that’s expertly updated from season to season. Best-sellers include the daring print Passarella Death Squad tees and the mod-rockers styled APC jeans in the New Standard style. Coming soon: treat your feet to a pair of fair-trade pumps from the fast improving Veja footwear range — not only stylish but environmentally friendly as they’re made from 100 per cent organic cotton and rubber. (Unit 11, The Forum, 127/129 Devonshire St, Sheffield, S3 7SB. 0114 2723482 )

www.ideologyboutique.co.uk

OI POLLOI (Manchester)

Home to an extensive variety of must-have labels, including the ever popular full clothing range from APC and hand-dyed Edwin jeans, this has long been a favourite for clued up men in Manchester. For something a little different, you can pick up a pair of Superga super-classic canvas tennis shoes in a variety of colours. Coming soon: keep an eye out for Oi Polloi’s Reigning Champ full clothing range from Canada. (70 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LG. 0161 831 7870)

www.oipolloi.com