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Obra : Portuguese : Work

20 YEARS IN THE MAKING.
AVAILABLE TODAY—LABOUR DAY, 2021

OBRA + SIX EIGHT SEVEN SIX

To highlight the importance of workers’ rights worldwide and to celebrate the work of the men and women essential to their business, OBRA and Six Eight Seven Six  launch their collaboration on Labour Day.

With a cult following amongst industry insiders, Six Eight Seven Six delivers immaculately tailored utilitarian apparel since 1995. Their garments seamlessly blend tradition and innovation, influenced by a slightly anarchist mindset.

OBRA, on the other hand, a young brand, is slowly redefining notions of what vulcanized footwear should be. That is: Comfortable, ethically made, environmentally sound, and of the highest quality. In contrast to Six Eight Seven Six rebellious penchants, OBRA brings with it a persona defined by NYC’s Lower East Side of the mid-nineties andW early oughts.

The two brands take great pride in the quality craftsmanship and manufacturing integrity that goes into their product. These traits, values, and a 20-year connection between their founders, made the brands’ collaboration inevitable.

OBRA + SIX EIGHT SEVEN SIX – THE SNEAKERS

Imagined and designed by Kenneth MacKenzie in London.
Manufactured to spec by OBRA in Brazil.

“The sneakers take a cue from the brutal concrete tones of the Brunswick Centre, home of Six Eight Seven Six and the designers’ friend: Pantone, which began in New York City, OBRA’s turf.” — Kenneth MacKenzie

Kenneth  MacKenzie took full advantage of the color blocking opportunities made possible by the sneaker’s multiple layers of rubber. The result is sneakers that reflect Six Eight Seven Six’s honest design sensibility. The designer’s final use of grays and blues complements the OBRA Low Full Cap sneakers with the same casual yet sartorial execution characteristic of Six Eight Seven Six

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Photography : Daniel Jenkins / Purposeful Activity

Film : Kit Lawrence / Body Beat Ritual

 

 

 

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Belvoir Raincoat

New style referenced from US Army Vietnam era issue.

Fabric Olmetex Italy 52% Polyester and 48 cm Cotton.

Manufactured in Portugal in limited numbers.

Photography Daniel Jenkins Purposeful Activity

Model Theo Gillard

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Sigg Switzerland x 6876

“The derive involves playful and constructive behaviors and an awareness of psychogeographical effects. In a derive the individual, or several individuals, drop their every day tasks and activities and go on with movement and action. They let themselves be drawn by the attractions of the terrain and what they find there. They do not have a motif in mind, they are just experiencing the city open to new perceptions.”

Made from featherweight, durable Tritan that’s taste and odor-neutral.
Silicone mouthpiece with the new Active Spout and is free from harmful chemicals, such as estrogen-mimicking substances and phthalates.
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Fits in all common bicycle bottle cages – 247mm H x 73mm B
  • The extra-large opening makes filling easier – even ice cubes fit into the bottle
  • Leak-proof drinking cap
  • The high-quality Tritan bottle is extremely lightweight and stable
  • 100% free of harmful substances such as BPA or phthalates
  • Tasteless and odorless
  • Weight: 155g
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West Denim Shirt

Modernist all season Shirt produced in the United Kingdom utilising Indigo yarn cloth which will fade / age with washing and wear. The pattern has an insurance measure built in for slight shrinkage.

Two angled chest pockets and “western” style support front yoke panels.

However due the unique weaving & dying the garment will still keep its shape and longevity not ageing like traditional Denim garments as Jeans.

100% cotton,Denim twill,40’s x 40’s Yarn.

Weight 135 Grams so provides all year round wear.

 

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Sanders x 6876

After a break of twenty years we are now  very pleased to be working with Sanders  shoes again. We have produced the Military Apron Derby from Archival last and design originally supplied to the Ministry of Defence utilising Brown Oiled Waxed Suede and waxy Black leather.

Photography Arved Colvin-Smith

 

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SIGG x 6876

 

We are delighted to be working with a brand we’ve long admired and have been a regular consumer of for many years.

Sigg (Established 1908) in Switzerland and still manufactured in Frauenfeld.

The Swiss original in a classic design. Made from a single piece of high-quality

aluminum, making it light and strong. It keeps a tight seal, even with carbonated drinks. The highly elastic interior coating is resistant against fruit acids, is tasteless and free from BPA and phthalates. The practical screw cap enables comfortable carrying with just one finger.

Main Photograph Arved Colvin-Smith & colour Daniel Jenkins Purposeful Activity.

 

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Number Stencil T-shirt

Version 2#

First produced in 2001 as a collective idea within the studio team and a reminder of  great colleagues and environment at the time.

We were reminded of the T-shirt also by James Brown a longtime friend and champion of the brand when he unearthed an old photograph

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Columbia Athletic Stripe Rugby

Beginning of a new project where we work with and present other unique brands, the first brand has been in operation since 1921 Columbia Knit is a  locally owned company, taking pride in making beautiful, durable, high quality garments. The entire process from knitting of the fabric, through cutting & sewing is created at the Portland Oregon Factory.

So its with great pleasure that we have began working with the most premier of Rugby Shirt producers and the first option we have is the Athletic stripe shirt

Heavy weight 10-10.5 oz. pre-washed 100% cotton jersey