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I thought that this little bit of information might interest some of you…..
Best,
Justin, “The Shoe Snob”
TRUNK SHOW
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Carreducker is off to the US next week for its first�joint Gieves & Hawkes / carr�ducker bespoke Trunk Show to the USA.�
14 & 15 October at The Intercontinental Chicago
17, 18 & 19 October at The Plaza, New York
Alongside the company’s more adventurous samples, they are showcasing the Mayfair collection – the ultimate black bespoke shoes – a pared-back Oxford, Wholecut, Derby and Loafer – as well as offering rubber soles as an option for bespoke customers (not just popular, but essential on America�s east coast). �Having bespoke shoemaking and tailoring together is convenient and an ideal opportunity for customers to go for a full top-to-toe bespoke wardrobe. Customers can make an appointment with carreducker by email at�[email protected]�and with Head Cutter Kathryn Sargent at�sargentk@gievesandhawkes. com
ST CRISPIN’S DAY�
As you know,�October is a very special month in the shoemaking calendar as we celebrate the patron saint of shoemakers Saints Crispin and Hugh on 25 October.�Both men were disinherited by their wealthy families and became shoemakers before being finally put to death: St Crispin in France in 288 A.D. and St. Hugh in England. St Hugh�s name lives on as the nickname for a shoemaker�s tools – Sir Hugh�s Bones.�
The day is normally one of revelry and holiday but we shall instead be showing off our skills throughout the week in the Gieves & Hawkes flagship store window on Vigo street. Please come by to wave at us and to say �hi� at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 3pm.