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2021 in pictures

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It seems 2021 has reached the finish line in record speed, so we thought we’d do a bit of visual book-keeping to remind us what we actually got up to this year.

Here’s some snaps documenting how we frittered away another year around the sun…

Someone in a cap, orange neckerchief and dark jacket holding a bottle on a rooftop, city buildings behind at sunset

Someone on a rooftop at dusk drinking from a bottle, in a khaki jacket, beanie and white trousers, a camera round their neck

A group hanging out on a sunny flat rooftop, some stood near the edge and two sat on a ledge, cranes on the skyline

Plenty has changed at Oi Polloi this year, but one thing has remained constant... the blatant disregard for health and safety. Tut tut.

 Someone slumped on a stool in a supermarket aisle, head in hand, in a green cap, green striped jacket and grey trainers

Some of us clearly weren't that jazzed about doing a photoshoot in a supermarket.

A screen showing a studio shot of two people, one in a blue striped sweatshirt and navy shorts, one in a white vest

Due to the lockdown at the start of the year, our model pool had diminished significantly. Desperate times call for desperate measures...

Two people laughing in the studio, one in a blue shirt and olive shorts tugging at the cream top worn by the other

No caption needed.

Someone holding up a large dimpled stein of lager at night, beside someone in a navy jacket drinking a pint

Someone in a blue tee and dark cap raising a stemmed glass of lager in a booth, a Furnival and Co. advert print on the wall

Someone in a black top and orange trousers drinking from a glass while holding a jug of orange cocktail in a busy pub

Two people at a beer garden table behind a pint of Guinness and a lager in a spotty glass, one holding a pastry

Someone in a black beanie and glasses laughing with a green striped paper straw in their mouth, a cocktail in front

Someone sipping a dark cocktail from a martini glass at a table laid with Salvi's menus, with others either side

Another thing resistant to the changing tides was the Oi Polloi goon squad's alcohol intake. Stella work all!

Someone in a green and yellow striped tee holding a tin whistle at a desk, with a glass of water and a laptop

Tune of the year? Once again, it's Greensleeves.

Someone in a brown puffer jacket sat holding a cigarette in a busy beer garden at night, string lights behind

Not big or clever.

Someone laughing in the studio in an oversized sage green mac, cap and grey trainers, legs bare below the coat

A fair few powerful rig-outs have debuted in our humble photography studio. Is the look for 2022? Let's hope not.

 Someone in sunglasses, a grey sweatshirt and sweat shorts showing off gold rings in a shawarma takeaway

This lad's Mr. T impression could do with some work...

A small black dog peeking out of a burgundy tote bag carried by someone in a grey tee and purple shorts

Our inaugural 'Bring Your Pooch to Work' day was a bonafide success...

Three people in Superga canvas trainers at gingham tables under Italian flag bunting at Benvenuti in Hazel Grove

Someone in a wide-brimmed hat, navy waistcoat with a watch chain and a walking stick, stood in the doorway of the restaurant

When August rolled around, we made the trip up to Hazel Grove to scran some pasta and show off some nice Superga trainers. Long live canvas pumps, and long live Benvenuti.

Someone in a grey beanie and a long green quilted coat, laden with a tote, a rucksack and more bags, in a pub

Not sure what's going on here.

Someone in a horror costume of brown hat, scarred face mask, red and dark striped jumper and a bladed glove

We had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Krueger for an afternoon. Not as bad as everyone says.

Two people in beanies in a pub booth, one holding a bottle and pointing at a sign reading Drink good beer with good friends

Many a true thing said in jest.

A night shoot on a city street, one person crouched filming a classic dark blue car with wire wheels, its door open

November saw the redeployment of our Aran jumpers, which might've just been an elaborate ruse to mess around with some fancy cars.

Someone arranging a festive still life on a tan paper backdrop in the studio, with knitwear, suede clogs and a Santa figure

Our resident gravy-pourer really earned his stripes this year.

A studio shoot for Oi Polloi Sportswear Co., a photographer facing two models in a green hoodie and a green check shirt

But perhaps the most seismic event that's happened this year is us finally launching our very own, home-grown sportswear label, Oi Polloi Sportswear Co. Some may accuse us of banging on about this too much, but would you tell a new parent to shut up about their offspring? Didn't think so.

Once again, we'd like to thank you for your continued support, whether it's buying something, commenting on our blog posts or just popping in the shop for directions to the Arndale. Cheers!

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The people say...

  • Brentmeister General

    Biggest shocker for me is the absence of Big Mikey Salad here… worming his way into someone else’s photo

  • Mauro

    Nice photos, especially those on the rooftop reaching the sky

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