For those that don't know who Lino Ieluzzi is, he is the owner of the famous shop in Milan, called Al Balzar, as well as one of the more popular faces seen on
Archives for November 2011
The Perfect Winter Boot
Septieme LargeurA few weeks ago, I did a post about the 5 Essential Shoes for Winter and listed that a heavy brogue boot would definitely be one of those shoes
J.Fitzpatrick & Gaziano & Girling Collaboration
I don't know how many of you remember, but before I ever went to have my collection made up in Spain, I went to Tony Gaziano to learn how to make a pattern. He
J.Fitzpatrick & Gaziano & Girling Collaboration
I don't know how many of you remember, but before I ever went to have my collection made up in Spain, I went to Tony Gaziano to learn how to make a pattern. He
Toe Shapes And One’s Country
Crockett & Jones 'Edgeware'Having been fortunate enough, it has been with pleasure that I have seen (and now lived in) a few different countries in my life. And
So Busy Lately…..!!!
Dear All,Just wanted to apologize for the lack of writing lately, I have been incredibly swamped, with little to no spare time. I managed to write half of my
Shoes Of The Week – Saint Crispins
When I first saw this pair in one single color (posted here) I fell in love with them. But when I saw this pair, by Saint Crispins, in a multiple leather type
5 Essential Shoes For Winter
Like in all seasons, there are certain shoes that you find yourself gravitating towards more so than others. As yesterday might have just marked one of the
My First Prototype
As 'The Shoe Snob,' you can imagine that for my first prototypes, and collection for that matter, I am going to have some very high expectations. Well, 8 out of
Shoes Of The Week – Perfetto
Hands down, these are among the coolest boots/shoes that I have ever seen. Every single detail is bang-on, the styles are amazing and the mixtures of fabric
What I Am Wearing
If I could wear a 3-piece or double breasted suit everyday for the rest of my life, I just might consider it. And it's not that I couldn't, because it is simply
Today’s Favorites – Anthony Delos
You know that you are a shoe lover, when you are walking around with blood red shoes on. And let me tell you, the gentleman that owns these (a dear reader of
What I Am Wearing
I don't get to wear suits as much as I would like to, but when I do, I try and make sure that I stand out. Not in an egotistical or 'look at me' way, but in the
Patinas – Even You Can Do Them
(Just a little under half of my collection, 45 to be exact (some you cannot see), mainly my casuals) I just recently moved into a new flat in London and finally
Shoes Of The Week – Septieme Largeur
Among every other model of shoe, the Adelaide is definitely one my top favorites. Almost a whole cut, but not quite, it allows for the wearer to play with
What I Am Wearing
As the weather gets colder and colder, I am having to go through all of my different jackets, in order of thickness. Right now, it's not so bad, so I usually
Today’s Favorites – Paolo Scafora
I had always read about Neapolitan shoemaker Paolo Scafora (in a good light) but had never had the actual pleasure of knowing how his shoes truly were, until
Idiots ‘R’ Us
I know that I am the 'Shoe Snob' but sometimes I just can't help myself with other subjects. That being, you might be wondering what this picture represents. To