Summer Headwear Styles

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As the summer season approaches, here at Number Six we are fully stocked in a diverse range of summer headwear styles, including: Bucket Hats, Retro Licensed Six-Panel Baseball Caps and Snapback Six-Panel Starter Caps from Ebbets Field Flannels, Universal Works, Dickies and Penfield. We have a comprehensive and eclectic range of hat styles for a variety of occasions. Whether hanging out at the park, staying protected from the sun during festival season, looking for a vibrant all-over print bucket hat to stand out in the crowd at Notting Hill Carnival or want to style it out in one of the...

Sweaters For That Awkward Time Of Year

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Its come again! That time of year when everybody seems to look what everyone else is doing before they decide if they can stop wearing socks with trainers or stop wearing a jacket. I know its early days, but spring is here. I thought it only appropriate to show off some of our new gear. Some days are bound to be a bit nippy so these sweaters are a must if you wanna stay warm. First up, on the left is the Heskin Sweat from Universal Works. The Funk Loopback adds a playful tone to the somewhat muted colours. A necessity...

Keeping Warm with Penfield

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Morning, How are we all doing on this chilly Saturday morning? It’s sure getting colder with each passing day and it is very much time to delve into the Penfield AW13 collection. At least it gives us a reason to get the knitwear out! And that’s what today’s post is going to be about. Keeping warm with Penfield and the Penfield AW13 collection will allow you to do just that. Established in Hudson, Massachusetts in 1975 by Garvey Goss the brand has been synonymous in the American outerwear industry with its down insulated outerwear standing head and shoulder above the...

Penfield

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Hope you are all having a great Saturday. Its a beautiful sunny day here in London which we have to agree makes things a lot better. Today we are going to talk about one of our favorite brands Penfield. Established in Massachusetts in 1975 Penfield has built a reputation for itself for making the highest quality down-filled jackets, fleece and outerwear. But as the years gone by the brand has diversified its range to meet the demands of its ever increasing customers. The core values of the brand tend to be protection from the elements, whatever they might be. From...

Penfield: A Brief History

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Arguably one of the most popular brands amongst the likes of students, artists, musicians and just about anybody who goes outside at this current moment in time. Although now days Penfield is stocked in prestigious retails stores *cough* like ours *cough* it wasn't always this way. You just have to look at their slogan 'For life in the open' and the sturdiness and practicality of their garments and you can see where the roots of this great American make lie. Established in 1975, Penfield was designed to withstand the unforgiving New England climate (not too dissimilar to the old England climate...

The Table Top

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Here's a shot of one of the tables in store with a list of whats on it and the prices of the items... - Gant Rugger Breton Split Crew (Cream or Navy) £90 each -Polo Ralph Lauren Vaughn Trainer (Green) £75 -Penfield Bear Eaton Belt and Floral Hemmet Belts (Navy) £27 each -Universal Works Polka Dot Pocket Square (Grey) £15

Whats In The Window?

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Today we're bringing you a brand new feature and we're calling it 'Whats In The Window?'. It's exactly what it says on the tin, every time the mannequin in the window gets redressed we'll bring you a couple of snaps of it (via Instagram @NumberSixLondon) and let you know exactly whats being worn and the costs. Here is this weeks... Underneath it all is a Vanishing Elephant navy floral Amethyst classic over sized short sleeve shirt, made to be worn big and with a button down collar. A really nice piece that can be worn smart or casual. £70.00 Next is...

Penfield Monterey Sweaters

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After throwing up a couple of sneak peaks of these items on Twitter via Instagram (yes, you can now follow us on that to! (@NumberSixLondon)) we can reveal the snaps were of these, new Penfield Monterey Sweaters available in charcoal, heritage blue and navy. More of a light jacket for the impending warmer weather and having been given a light vintage wash for a more spring/summer feel, this garment is ideal for the forthcoming months. It stays true to the Penfield code so to speak “For life in the open” by combining fashion, function and durability as well as using Penfield's premium...

New Season Penfield Outerwear and Calabrese Luggage

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As sure a sign that winter is about to descend upon us as flocks of birds migrating to warmer climates down south, Penfield deliver in their constantly evolving outerwear to Number Six. We have been championing Penfield for many many years now and have watched them become ever more prolific in designing and producing some of the best apparel that all of us here at Number Six have come across. Celebrating their 35th Anniversary this year, all time Penfield classics such as the Kasson (also updated in a fully taped and waterproof 3L fabric) and Summit being joined by newcomers...

Garbstore Penfield 1930s Collaboration

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Just had this eagerly anticipated collaboration arrive on the Number Six shop rails and website pages. The result of a long term mutual respect for eachother's product and way of doing things, we give you the Garbstore Penfield collaboration. This splendid down vest (some might call it a bodywarmer) is inspired by a vintage 1930's toggle fasten front life preserver vest used in civilian lifeboats, that happened to be in Ian from Garbstore's own private collection. Respectfully and thoughfully bought up to date with reverse opening Talon pocket zips and main Talon non locking front zip, with the icing on...

New Season taster from Penfield

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Hands up if you have been waiting with baited breath ever since the temperature dropped for Penfield to deliver their new season goods into stores?? Yes, well so have we and we got more then ever so slightly excited when Dave from UPS came through the door with a couple of boxes from non other then one of our favourite outerwear specialists, Penfield USA. Our excitement turned to disappointment when we realised it was their shirts, hats, bags and no sign of the jackets but then we were soon back on cloud nine as we have found that whatever Penfield...

Number Six, Hampstead, NW3 opens TODAY

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Late last night was the end of a long day, but a good one. Spent from early morning until late evening sorting out Number Six in Hampstead in preparation for us opening on time today, the 2nd September. Some last minute deliveries from the likes of Levis Vintage and Fred Perry (both of which looking exceptional by the way) and with some of our all time favourites Polo Ralph Lauren, Barbour, Red Wing, Burlington, Modern Classics by Ben Sherman and Grenson adourning the rails and shelves already, we are eagerly looking forward to the arrival of Adidas Originals, Penfield, Clarks Originals, Nudie Jeans and Norse...