Dear Readers, I am yet again having a day where I am trying to do a million things at once, mainly crossing all the t's and dotting all of the i's to
Archives for March 2014
J.FitzPatrick Last Chart/Web Shop Sneak Peak
Dear Readers, Here is a sneak peak to what I have been up to my eyeballs working on: my impending e-commerce site for J.FitzPatrick Footwear. This
New Saint Crispin Brogues for Leatherfoot – In Bold Colors!
This is probably the cleanest example that I have ever seen�of a "proper" purple leather used in footwear�and it's quite commendable to be honest.
New Aubercy Model
Dear Readers, Sorry it's another one of those days that I am in such a rush that it's even hard to find time to think. Just to get something up and feed your
J.FitzPatrick Launch Event at Timothy Everest
Dear Readers, For those of that you that will be in or around London on the evening of April 10th, may I cordially invite you to attend the launch party that
Multiple Colors in One Shoe
As much as I understand the practicality of a monotone shoe, I just can't help but feel attracted to two tone shoes. This one being no exception. While I
Foster & Son’s New Antiquing Option
One of Foster & Son's claim to fame apart from the legendary last maker, Mr. Terry Moore, was their amazing archival collection of bespoke samples. And what
Grained Leather Loafers by Septieme Largeur
Good 'ol grained leather. I knew that it was about to start showing itself more and more and it looks as if Septieme Larguer is ahead of the game as per usual.
Yanko Shoes – Yet Another Spanish Shoemaker
While I don't know the exact history of the Yanko origin, from what I have quickly gathered on the world wide web is that they are yet another spin off of the
Hiro Yanagimachi Summer Samples
I am at a loss for words today so can't really think of anything clever to say. All that I can say is that these spectator/co-respondents by Hiro Yanagimachi
Saint Crispins Blue Monkstrap Boot
I am such a sucker for leather being mixed with suede. It really just creates such a beautiful contrast in the footwear region and when it goes from the trouser
A Patina by Gaziano & Girling
While this might come off as just down right teasing to some, many of you might be pleased to know that Gaziano & Girling will be offering a full patina
The Sinister Strap by Koji Suzuki
There is something very sinister about this strap by Koji Suzuki for Spigola. It just looks like it has attitude to it and the fact that it brings out these
New Enzo Bonafe Whole Cut Oxfords
I have always felt that a whole cut oxford should be on a last that has softly rounded edges and toe shape. As a model that, for me, is meant to stand for the
The Craftsmanship of Yesteryear
It is always amazing to see the workmanship of the shoe industry from before the 1950's. Even more impressive is the work from the turn of the 20th century.