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What have our Sport and Street Mannequins been wearing so far in 2024?
Our mannequins are the perfect way to showcase how we would personally style pieces from recent drops here at The Modern Draper. Here are the last 4 weeks of fits for our Sport and Street Style Mannequins! Wow! The Parlez Force...
A legend - made famous by a legend! The Penfield Pac Jac Windbreaker Jacket
Catapulted into the limelight by Oasis musician Noel Gallagher during the band's legendary homecoming gigs at Maine Road, Manchester in 1996, the Pac Jac has since attained cult status among fashion aficionados and music enthusiasts alike, with previous releases consistently...
New YMC at The Modern Draper!
New YMC has hit the shop floors of The Modern Draper! This collection brings us incredible colourways, illustrative graphics and top quality garments for the coming Spring months.  Coby is looking extra colourful in the YMC PJ Shirt in Multi,...
The Modern Draper 12 Days of Christmas
Over on our Instagram and Facebook pages (@moderndraper & @moderndrapersportandstreet) we have been counting down the days until Christmas, with 12 days of gifting ideas! Here's what you missed out on if you aren't already following us! On the First...
James' Christmas Picks!
We gave Team Draper the (very easy) task of picking two items they would love to receive this Christmas, and two items they would gift to someone else! Here is James’ For himself… -The Polar Skate Co. Mitchell Herringbone Shirt...
Hugo's Christmas Picks!
We gave Team Draper the (very easy) task of picking two items they would love to receive this Christmas, and two items they would gift to someone else…Here is Hugo’s! For himself… -The Carhartt WIP OG Detroit jacket in Blue...
Coby's Christmas Picks!
We gave Team Draper the (very easy) task of picking two items they would love to receive this Christmas, and two items they would gift to someone else. Here is Coby’s! For himself… Woolrich - “Woolrich and cold weather go...
Olivia's Christmas Picks!
We gave Team Draper the (very easy) task of picking two items they would love to receive this Christmas, and two items they would gift to someone else. Here is Olivia’s! For herself… -The Carhartt Women’s Orlean Bib overalls, as...
Mrs Drapers Christmas Picks!
Christmas staff picks...from Mrs Draper.
Tom Talks - The Mighty Maharishi
Our Assistant Manager, Tom, talks about his current favourite brand - Maharishi.
Meet Dave...Who is all about Positive Vibes!
Hi, Dave here! I am the Stock Manager at The Modern Draper and my main role is as support to the business. I keep the rest of Team Draper organised and make sure that the boutiques and the e-commerce side...
The Modern Draper is Proud to Introduce The Filson x Popeye Collaboration
In a collaboration that has landed just in time to make us all smile, our favourite outdoors brand, Filson has teamed up with our favourite cartoon hero – Popeye. When he first appeared in the Thimble Theatre comic strip on...
Tom Talks… Saving the Planet (Part 2)
Hi there, it’s me, Tom, again… This blog is going to carry on from my last post regarding sustainable products and brands. First of all, I’m going to tell you about one of our favourite outerwear brands Rains. Originating from...
Tom Talks...Saving the Planet
Hi, its Tom here again... Throughout the last year many of us have spent more time outdoors during lockdowns; I have found that I have really enjoyed being aware of what is going on around me and having a little...
Tom Talks...about On Trainers
Hi, It’s me again - Tom! Today I’m writing this quick blog to tell you about our new Swiss brand called On or On Running. This brand makes some of the most technical running/fitness trainers on the market, and to...
Meet Kustom London
The Modern Draperis proud to introduceKustom London! Kustom London emerged as a reaction to theconstant evolution and reinterpretationof high fashion and streetwear.They make clever,slightly irreverentbut very, very cool designs in limited runs.Once it's gone, it's gone... Check outKustom Londonin store and on-line. Fans...
Tom and The Terrariums
Hi, Its Tom again! I hope you enjoyed my last blog talking about my first ever experience as an assistant buyer for The Modern Draper; if you haven’t managed to read that I recommend you do.  Today I’m going to...
Two Icons Meet - The Timex Pac-Man T80 Watch
PAC-MAN™ burst onto the arcade scene and helped create a whole new kind of entertainment way back in 1980. That was shortly after Timex introduced some of the first digital watches for mass production, marking a turning point both in...
Toms Day As The Modern Draper Assistant Buyer
Hi, its Tom again! Today I’ll be telling you about my first experience as an Assistant Buyer for The Modern Draper.  The day started off bright an early as we headed to Manchester for our first appointment at 10 o’clock....
Meet Thomas - Our New Recruit!
Hi, I’m Tom, a 20 year old guy who started working at The Modern Draper three weeks ago.  Since starting at the shop my love for fashion has grown and I have found myself interested in the origin of brands...
New Season Parlez at The Modern Draper
Our favourite Bristol based streetwear brand has blown us away with their new season collection.Drawing inspiration from iconic sportswear & nautical aesthetics, Parlez focus on simple silhouettes, functionality and understated branding to create minimal, timeless staples where vintage and outdoor influence...