I Review: Pengat Clothing
- Jun 20, 2014
- 2 min read
I am lucky enough to live next to Greenwich Market in South East London. Every day the place is packed with locals and tourists browsing the stalls and shops that sell numerous things; from independant clothing brands to foods from around the globe and from hand made toys to vintage vinyl.
Since moving to the area and frequenting the market more and more, I always stumbled across one stall in particular. Hanging from the walls were T-shirts, sweatshirts and vests displaying some rather peculiar, yet very cool artwork created from the imagination of artist Joanne Pennington. The stall was for a brand called Pengat, named after Joanne's hybrid of a penguin's body with the head of a cat.
The other day I finally purchased my favourite of all the designs- the 'Hummingbirds' tee and felt I needed to share what I believe is a brilliant mixture of distinctive fashion, impressive artistic ability and fascinating ideas.
The quality of the T-shirt is very good and the graphic is printed on to the fabric very well. There is a wide range of sizes and even a varient in fits (box/regular fit and slim fit).
The unicorn, chimps and deer/skull illustrations are all interesting additions to the collection and these drawings are also available on hoodies, tote bags and as prints.
If you like a quirky side to your wardrobe that doesn't sacrifice looking good, I suggest you have a look at Ms Pennington's range. If you can't get yourself down to Greenwich Market then make sure you check out the website. I definitely will be making another purchase in the near future.
Pengat
Website: www.pengat.co.uk
Blog: pengat.tumblr.com
Email: joanne.pengat@gmail.com
This was a genuinely well-written and thoughtful review of Pengat Clothing, especially the way you focused on real wear experience instead of just surface-level features, which makes it far more useful for readers who are considering a purchase. The breakdown of fit, stitching, and overall comfort gives a clear idea of how the brand performs in everyday use, and as someone involved with outerwear through Drip Jackets, I always value reviews that prioritize quality and honesty. In the latter part of your post, the discussion around material choice stood out, particularly how premium pieces compare to options like lambskin leather jackets that are known for their softness and long-term wear. I also liked the mention of styling flexibility, since items such…