We often turn to the concept behind military clothing and accessories for inspiration. The functional – and very adaptable – ball and post stud, also known as the Sam Browne or mushroom stud, was first created by the British Army in the 1940’s. It developed its popular name after its extensive use on a belt […]
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Hazy music that inspired our spring summer collection – Knock John’s Horizon. See our seasonal’s poem & lookbook here> Tracks: KING IN MY EMPIRE (with Cornel Campbell) / Rhythm & sound, cornell campbell BELLE WAHALLAH / kondi band BALTIMORE / nina simone COME ON HOME / lijadu sisters KEEP ON RUNNING / gabriel garzón-Montano RUNNIN […]
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Murphy is not only the perfect messenger bag format for record, but the unique dual use design means you can also wear it as a backpack!
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1. No commute means no need for serious workwear everyday. Get comfy with Wood Wood’s Heston sweatshirt. 2. Another great easy wear, Elvine’s cotton linen Wallie shirt. 3. Get a limited edition print from the talented Mr Guil, who specialises in complex illustrations of imaginary cities filled with madness. Great eye candy to ponder during coffee breaks throughout the day. 4. How […]
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We’ve had a busy 6 months! We’ve been planning our first permanent London store. We chose Dalston as it has been Stighlorgan’s second home for 4 years now and its simply our favourite corner of London. Reflecting Stighlorgan’s core brand values, the SLG Store’s design is modern and finished to the highest standard we could achieve. […]
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Returning our series on the best music coming out of Ireland today, we’ve been chatting to Nialler9 again to go beyond stereotypical perceptions, and look Beyond the Bodhran. This month: Clu. Dark, instrumental, ghostly, ambitious – Clu’s music could easily be aligned with the trippy, nightbus school of post-dubstep/bass/garage, as exemplified by Burial. They are […]
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Remember those drawstring bags that were big in the 90s? Made from nylon and usually emblazoned with a big sportswear logo (think Ellesse, Fila or maybe Sergio Tacchini if you were *really* into your terrace wear), they were all the rage. This drawstring backpack is pretty much the most simple design for a backpack that […]
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Watching a sunset in idyllic surroundings is one of life’s privileges. We don’t like to be prescriptive, but as 5 to 9 is all about filling the hours outside of the office with brilliant adventures, we couldn’t *not* chase the setting sun (seems an appropriate 5 to 9 thing to do this week as this […]
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We know that the last embers of summer are just burning out in the campfire, but that’s exactly why we reckon now is the perfect time to make the most of the remaining summer weekends. As any seasoned weekender knows, picnic blankets are an essential part of the ‘going to the park’ ritual (along with […]
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The well-documented, unstoppable rise of cycling is obviously a good thing. Free, healthy and avoiding public transport are three clear-cut advantages for inner-city commuters, but what about if you fancy escaping for a weekend? For those crucial 5-9 hours outside work? We asked our friend Jeff to tell us where he gets out to in […]
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If like us, you live and work in East London, you’ve maybe had enough of current park etiquette, all BBQs and fighting for space with the neighbouring party’s boombox – then we have a suggestion: get out of the park and into the marsh. Specifically, we’re talking about East London’s Hackney Marshes, nestled between the […]
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Whatever your dayjob, we pretty much all live in jeans now. From the humble builder to the sharpest of style gurus, everyone’s got a pair of jeans in their wardrobe, and that most staple of materials has been seen on everything, from Britney-era cowboy boots to car interior upholstery. Chances are though, that 99% of […]
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It’s no secret that we like a good drink on a Friday in the studio. After a long week like this one, we reckon we’ve earned a tipple. And conveniently, our good friend and barman Helgi has put together a cocktail just for us! Composed of classic Gaelic staples Jameson whisky and Bunratty mead blended […]
Read MoreWe might be well into the digital age, but there’s still something to be said for a good book. Just like a well-made shoulder bag, there’s something deeply satisfying about the smell and tactility of a book, with the additional joy of the knowledge, information and escapism that’s held within. London’s bookshops are legendary across […]
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5 to 9 is a regular slot on the Stighlorgan blog, where we go out in search of things to do, people to see and places to go in the crucial hours outside of work; the best hours, the fun bits, your time to unwind and chase the setting sun. If you’re a native of […]
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Pert Rumblings by Davin Gaffney /////////////////////////////// Her pale forearm pushed up through the thin air. “Yes Gertrude, what is it?” Gertrude went to speak, stopped then looked up into the left of her brain. The question had gone. To where she knew not. “Sorry miss. I forgot what I was going to ask.” The other […]
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It’s easy to be reductive about Irish music. If you’re not Irish, U2, Sinead O’Connor and tin whistles are perhaps the first things that come to mind, and maybe the Cranberries, or the Pogues. But the contemporary music scene in Ireland is very much alive and kicking, with great bands big and small, and a […]
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In the spirit of our 5 to 9 series, all about filling the hours outside of the office with wondrous fun, brilliant friends, and new experiences. The thought of just setting off on your bike and riding into the night is completely intoxicating. It can also be a recipe for disaster if you don’t know […]
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Round here, we don’t just sit in our ivory design tower, firing out products and never using them. Everything we make is tested by us (and a few mates who we use as accessory guinea pigs), so we know pretty much what works and what doesn’t. Thankfully most of the time it’s the former, but […]
Read MoreIn the spirit of our 5 to 9 series, all about filling the hours outside of the office with wondrous fun, brilliant friends, and new experiences, we paid a trip to Farr’s School of Dancing in Dalston to work out why it’s just so great. The last time we visited Farr’s (just the other week), […]
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