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April 2, 2020

Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in News, RTW Makers, Spanish

Unique TLB Mallorca Shoes exclusive to Yeossal

Singaporean Atelier of menswear (shoes, clothes, accessories), Yeossal, has an interesting selection of TLB Mallorca shoes that no one else has, not even TLB themselves. I find many of them quite intriguing to say the least, especially the saddle brogue derby which is my favorite among them. Yeossal has done a great job of carefully selecting unique pieces for their collections. A smart move by them, not only for their own local audiences but also […]

April 27, 2017

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Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in Asian, News, Other, Product Reviews, RTW Makers

Fugashin Saigon – Shoe Review

If you mentioned 10 years ago that the Vietnamese would be producing shoes as good as the British, people might have laughed at you. But in 2017 that outcome is very real and Fugashin shoes prove it. So let’s take a look at one and inspect the fine details that make that statement true in 2017. Fugashin (or the owner or someone who works there, never quite established that) was kind enough to gift me […]

September 2, 2016

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Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in News

A Trip To Aubercy – Part 1 – Ready To Wear/MTO

***Post Originally written in 2012, re-posted for inspiration and for those of you that have yet to see it or experience Aubercy shoes**** For some time now, I have been very curious to know more about Aubercy shoes, to touch them, feel their leather, try them on and understand what makes them great. Just recently I had been in contact with the CEO, Xavier Aubercy, and had told him that the next time that I […]

May 5, 2016

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Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in English, News, RTW Makers

My Latest Visit to Edward Green on Jermyn St.

As I am now secluded to a lower ground level showroom that doesn’t really see the light of day, I cherish my daily walks to the cobbler. That lovely 30 minute round trip always takes me down a route in which I inevitably have to walk on Jermyn st. It’s quite nice really as it gives me no excuse not to keep up with what is going on in the world of English footwear. Therefore, […]

March 4, 2016

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Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in Italian, News, RTW Makers

Don’t Sleep on Burgundy Shoes – Stefano Bemer

When most men think of burgundy shoes what probably pops into their head is one of two things; 1. Penny or tassel loafers from some 100 year old company or some tanker like Alden derby shoe. But when I think of burgundy shoes, something along the lines of these Stefano Bemer leather/suede combination oxfords pops into my head. And why shouldn’t it? These are hands down one of the most attractive pairs of shoes that […]

February 16, 2016

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Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in English, News, RTW Makers

Edward Green – New Last, New Models

Another brand always visited at Pitti Uomo is Edward Green. And they always have something new and exciting being added to their mix of greatness. This season, that new detail took place in the form of a new last, the 915. From what I gathered it is a extension of the 82, meaning that they took inspiration from the 82 to make a new last that is ever so slightly more pointed. And I love […]

January 25, 2016

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Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in English, News, RTW Makers

Crockett & Jones at Pitti Uomo 89

Okay well I am about to commence my posts on what I saw at Pitti now that the sale is coming to a close and things are somewhat quieting down. So get ready for about 10 posts on that. I also wanted to reflect on 2015 which will be a long, dramatic post so also stay tuned for that if you want to hear the nitty gritty. First up is Crockett & Jones who had […]

January 11, 2016

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Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in Bespoke Makers, French, News

Pitti Week For Me

So I touched down in Florence yesterday and am now getting poured in 15 degree weather (which is really strange for this time of year, the common trend this Winter). Pitti starts tomorrow and it should be interesting. Will do my best to keep up with social media and whatnot and take pics of the latest trends. So stay tuned!! For those that ordered toe taps on your shoes during our Winter Sale, which is […]

November 11, 2015

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Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in Bespoke Makers, Japanese, News

Next Level Japanese Shoes – Yohei Fukada

I saw this picture the other day of Yohei Fukada’s shoes on Bespoke Makers’s IG account and was completely blown away. Not only have the Japanese mastered shoemaking, but also shoe shining, patina and to top it off, shoe photography! Everything about this shoe and the photo is perfect. The lighting hits the shine in just the right way to make it look immaculately flawless and without a doubt the shoe is made to a […]

May 14, 2015

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Written by Justin FitzPatrick, Posted in English, French, News, Patina Artists, RTW Makers

Lobb by Dandy Shoe Care

A bit of patina always adds to the character of a shoe. This John Lobb, albeit somewhat interesting before hand, looks so much better after Alexander (of Dandy Shoe Care) added a bit of life to it by touching up the red part with a bit of black blotching. Before it was almost a bit of reddish orange and while interesting (on a positive viewpoint) was also a bit garish. But adding a bit of […]

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Balmorals Archive

Unique TLB Mallorca Shoes exclusive to Yeossal

Fugashin Saigon – Shoe Review

A Trip To Aubercy – Part 1 – Ready To Wear/MTO

My Latest Visit to Edward Green on Jermyn St.

Don’t Sleep on Burgundy Shoes – Stefano Bemer

Edward Green – New Last, New Models

Crockett & Jones at Pitti Uomo 89

Pitti Week For Me

Next Level Japanese Shoes – Yohei Fukada

Lobb by Dandy Shoe Care

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