Nanamica

From the Land of the Rising Sun to the rainy city of Manchester comes Japanese brand Nanamica.

Translated into English as 'House of the Seven Seas', Nanamica take classic designs and given them a modern twist by using technical fabrics and constructions. There is a distinct sporty feel to their clothing, although that doesn't mean you should be seeking the nearest game of rollerhockey to join in with.

While Nanamica take influence from utlity and sportswear, they aim to make sure their clothing looks great in any setting. When describing their t-shirts, Nanamica state "Our tees keep you feeling good when enjoying your free time at the beach". Well, we don't have a beach in Manchester, we have rain - and it comes roughly every other day so when we saw some of the Goretex goodies Nanamica had put together it was right up our street.

Having sold top names in outdoor clothing for around 20 years in their stores, Nanamica are perfectly placed to put their own spin on things . They take traditionally western styles and apply a very stylish Japanese sensibility to them, creating a distinctive look without taking away from performance.