Hikerdelic Journal

A look into the Futuro

Who remembers The Jetsons? It was a bit like the Flintstones but for the future instead of the past. Coming from the celebrated Hanna-Barbera stable of animated productions it first aired in 1962. Its vision of the future took in space-age imaginations, with cars replaced by flying saucers. At the same time, a similar aesthetic was influencing Finnish architect Matti Suuronen, whose Futuro pod design reimagined how humans might live in the future. Though fewer than 100 of these prefabricated non-flying saucers were made, their cultural influence far outweighs their practical impact on the world.As ever with the best designs, form followed function and this lightweight pod was first intended to be used close to a ski slope. Its rounded roof meant heavy snow would be more likely to slide off instead of accumulate.The Futuro embodies the spirit of late 1960s design, architecture, interiors, culture, and lifestyle in a single form. It served as a symbol of faith in the potential for better living during an era of abundant optimism. Today, the remaining 60-odd strong family of Futuros serve as powerful artifacts not to remind us of past failures but to inspire a sense of possibility for the future.Oh, and to take our heads to a slightly other-worldly place while thinking about designing t-shirts and Chore Jackets, more of which we'll share in due course.

Hikerdelic x Kelme celebrates football heritage

For our latest release, we've teamed up with iconic sportswear brand Kelme to celebrate football heritage.Launching as a pre-sale at hikerdelic.com only, on Friday 28th February at 5pm UK time, the Hikerdelic x Kelme 98 shirt comes in both short and long-sleeve iterations and features subtle edits to an enduring design.The shirt takes its inspiration from Real Madrid’s 1998 Champions League triumph, when Predrag Mijatović scored the only goal in a final victory over Juventus. This iconic win was the club’s first European Cup since 1966 and it heralded a new era for the Spanish giants. These were the formative years of the famous Galacticos, with homegrown heroes like Raúl and Guti graduating from the youth system in ‘94 and ‘95 respectively, and legends like Roberto Carlos arriving in Madrid in 1996. Head to our 'New In' page to get yours in the bag.

Radio Hikerdelic #12

As we bring in the spring, we thought we'd share an appropriate soundtrack, channelling all the aural delights we allowed into our ears while pulling together our SS25 range.

Inspiration from Exploration

In recent years our quest for nuggets of inspiration for our clothing has seen us gravitate towards the late 1960s on a pretty consistent basis. It was an era of great political and social upheaval and that naturally led to, and arguably was led by widespread creativity, expressed in a multitude of ways.1968 always seems to rear its head in particular. In Search of the Lost Chord is the third album by the Moody Blues, released in July 1968, though the summer of 2024 was when we played it to death, while designing Spring 2024's releases. It's a fitting backdrop to the final full range designed by our longstanding design team before multiple members moved on to pastures new. The songs of In Search of the Lost Chord form a pretty loose theme concerning quest and discovery, including both world exploration and inner self-realisation. The album takes inspiration from the spirit of the era, in which psychedelics grew in use.Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues acknowledged the influence of psychedelic drugs on the band's creative process: "Oh, almost all of us dabbled in all sorts of things. Usually, they were the more psychedelic type of drugs. I must admit we always had a great time on acid. And those trips inspired a lot of our music at the time."In its 42 minutes playing time, the album takes in exploration both spiritual and literal, referencing the journeys of David Livingstone, Robert Falcon Scott and Christopher Columbus, all of whom pushed the boundaries of discovery via the most extreme corners of the globe.The outspoken psychologist Timothy Leary also features, with the band having studied his advocacy of psychedelic drugs. This was the guy who popularised the phrase "Turn on, tune in, drop out". That journey of exploration our research for this range took us on increased our understanding and awareness of just how important an era the late 60s was for the human race and where possible we have tried to incorporate elements of it, albeit in a contemporary way. Without that era of enlightenment having happened, who knows what the world would look like now. Listen to In Search of the Lost Chord below.

Praise the Petroglyphs

When looking for inspiration for our first few drops of the year we found ourselves immersed in an age largely beyond our understanding. All over the world you'll find enduring evidence of ancient civilizations. Rock carvings found in Scandinavia, Siberia and Africa all share similarities which make up what we now identify as Petroglyphs. The word comes from the Greek prefix petro-, from πέτρα meaning "stone", and γλύφω meaning "carve", and was originally coined in French as pétroglyphe.History is always open to interpretation and many have speculated as to the meaning of this primitive art form.Those who have studied them suggest that petroglyphs could have been carved by spiritual leaders, such as shamans, in an altered state of consciousness, perhaps induced by the use of natural hallucinogens. We put together our own take on Petroglyphs, with each of the letters in the word Hikerdelic getting recreated in that idiosyncratic style. We have then applied this pattern to various items in this season's range, some you've seen, some you will see soon.See our latest releases here

Radio Hikerdelic #11

We're back with another selection of top tracks to see you through the end of summertime. We've called this playlist Four Minute Warmings because I dunno, a play on words or something.

Stockparty

When is a football shirt no longer a football shirt? When it’s coming home to the Underbank. More specifically to Stockparty. Hikerdelic Clothing brings you the Underbank Shirt, a celebration of the town’s independent spirit, in collaboration with a trio of the community’s foremost creative catalysts. The Underbank is the beating heart of Stockport’s constantly evolving core of creativity and community. It blends historic architecture with contemporary, independent businesses that host regular events, markets, and festivals, solidifying Stockport’s cultural reputation. It's also the home of Hikerdelic, and the backdrop of Stockport precinct and the nearby Peak District shapes our 'Peak to Precinct' philosophy. We were invited to partner with Stockparty (bloc party on tour!) 20th of July, hosted by Track Brewery, Where the light gets in and SK1 records along with many more reputable local names. We’ve worked closely with the teams behind these brands to design an alternative football shirt that weaves the brutalist brickwork of the Merseyway Shopping Centre into its design. Needless to say Stockparty was a blast and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing a heavy smattering of past season hikerdelic tees dotted around in the crowds. On that note, if someone stuck a sticker on your back whilst you were in attendance reading 'ich bin ein Stopfordian' it definitely wasn't us..

Radio Hikerdelic #10

A brand new blend of Sweet Music to take your mind on The Trip to Sugar Town. Whether you're an It Girl Out on the Weekend or your just Out of Time Man. It's not Easy but regardless, The Beat Goes On.

Planting trees with every order

In partnership with the good people at Switch2zero, we've decided for every order we take, we'll plant a tree. As a brand, we reference the great outdoors and nature quite a lot. It can be a challenge to grow a business while at the same time do the right thing for the planet. Every decision has implications but having done our research and worked out how best to proceed, we believe this is the best way to make a meaningful start in acknowledging our responsibility as a business to minimise our impact on earth.As we continue to implement these changes, we're pleased to have the expertise of Switch2zero as our trusted partner. With them we're able to make a tangible impact on reforestation through tree planting, contributing towards a healthier planet. It's also nice for our customers to be part of that process. Earth Day Starting today, for every purchase made on our platform, we will be planting a tree through Switch2zero. This means that each time you shop with us, you're not only getting the items your ordered but also actively participating in creating a greener and more habitable planet. As it happens, today is Earth Day, which makes it a good one to start on. The Power of Trees: Carbon Sequestration Trees are nature's superheroes when it comes to fighting climate change. They play a crucial role in absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through a process called carbon sequestration. This not only helps mitigate climate change but also improves air quality and supports biodiversity. Every tree planted through our partnership with Switch2zero will sequester an estimated 0.2 metric tons of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) over its lifetime. This impressive carbon sequestration potential demonstrates the long-lasting environmental impact each tree can make. By planting trees through Switch2zero, we are directly contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as each tree will in the future actively remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Together, we can make a substantial difference and create a sustainable future for generations to come. So, in summary... With every purchase, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you're contributing to the planting of trees, improving air quality, supporting biodiversity, and mitigating human-induced climate change. Together, we can achieve remarkable results and create positive change.We believe in transparency and accountability. Lots of brands out there claim to be doing their bit, and many are. We're late to the party on that, but what's important here is we're honest about what we are doing. We aren't going to change the world on our own, but if we do our bit and continue to explore ways we can contribute, that's the least we can do. We will regularly share updates on the number of trees planted and the positive impact we're collectively making through our partnership with Switch2zero.

Sounds of Hikerdelliker

A smattering of songs designed to accompany you from outdoor rave to underground cave, just like the bags are. The limited Hikerdelic x Elliker collection will be available to shop 11.04.24 at 10AM.

Hikerdelic Inner Circle: Goblyn Crew

Get to know the artist behind the Dark Peaks t-shirt; meet Dan, An illustrator and goblin enthusiast turned tattoo artist Where does the name Goblyn Crew come from?I started drawing goblin characters and created a world around them, I started posting them on Instagram and people started sending me their versions of my characters that they had drawn, after a while I decided that they needed a name - Goblyn Crew. How did you get into tattooing?I used to do freelance illustration. I spent time in tattoo shops getting tattooed and talking to artists and one thing lead to another.Tell us about your signature style and what is your favourite kind of work to tattoo on people?My work is heavily influenced by traditional tattoos, skateboarding, cartoons, video games and vintage toys. My favourite work to tattoo is custom ideas that clients have thought I could help create. What is your creative process when designing a graphicFor a T-shirt design or a logo etc I usually start with a rough sketch on paper/iPad and pull up a load of reference images. I tend to draw with a general idea in mind and see where it ends up. Then I make a final line-work design and add colour then usually take it into photoshop and illustrator to make the final vectorised image. What does a good start to the day look like for you?Caffeine

Hikerdelic Inner Circle: The Rosellas

The Rosellas have the tunes to make their ambitions a reality as they proved with their previous release ‘’Somewhere Inbetween. The EP went straight to Number #1 in the iTunes Rock Charts and Number #4 in the iTunes UK Album Charts, as well as gaining constant support from legendary tastemakers such as John Kennedy (Radio X) and Jim Salveson (XS Manchester).Rosellas not only prove their versatility yet again with The Same Curse (released 24th November 2023) but foremost their outstanding level of song writing that continues to grow stronger with every release. They bring to the table what many bands struggle to achieve; longevity for years to come. Have a listen to The Same Curse here We kitted them out for a recent gig and had a chance to ask them a few questions What does a good morning look like for you? "A good morning is any morning I don’t have to go to work. Or the morning after a big gig is always good, despite the hangover". Describe each band member in one word? Euan - CasualDrew - AssuredMark - Perfectionist Ollie - DJLuis - ChauffeurWhat is your songwriting process?"Me and Drew are the main writers, I always start with chords and he always starts with a riff or lead part, so it works well. We then come together to get a melody and lyrics then take the raw acoustic version to the band to beef it out. It can take anything from an afternoon to a year to finish a tune, so there’s no set length of time". Where can we see you play next & what was your best live experience? "The next gig is in Swansea at the Bunkhouse on December 30th, and the best gig was our recent sold-out headline show at Band on The Wall in Manchester. Was class to hear so many people singing back our songs". Any exciting plans or releases in 2024? Another UK Headline Tour is on the horizon and plenty of big releases are at the ready. Singles and maybe an EP Shop the Vegetable t-shirt in oatmilk here