Seeing new designs and patterns always makes me excited. My favorite part about being a shoe designer is making samples and seeing a design come to life. But of
Saint Crispins MTO’s for Skoaktiebolaget
I just saw these MTO's the other day and was blown away by their beauty. It's not so much that they are things not done before, but in these colorways I have
My Time in Milan
In the hopes of always trying new things and getting better products to make my shoes with, I went to Milan for the bi-annual Lineapelle leather fair and am
Crockett & Jones S/S2015 Upcoming Models
I just had a look at the new S/S2015 shoe collection by Crockett & Jones and am impressed with that I have seen. Not only have they gone bold in their
New Scarpe di Bianco at Pitti Uomo 87
Another brand that I always enjoy visiting while I am at Pitti Uomo is Scarpe di Bianco. Apart from enjoying a nice catch up with owner William White,
Carmina for Unipair
The fringe trend was not a very long lived one in the grand industry but I still find myself quite attracted to them. For example, in this Carmina model
Shoe/Picture Creativity
I love cool art, specifically shoe art. When I saw the picture above, of a pair of Edward Green shoes with an imagined red piping, I thought it was one
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Trunk Show at Skoaktiebolaget May 9th/10th
X Dear Readers, In two weeks from now I will find myself in the wonderful country of Sweden, partaking in a trunk show for J.FitzPatrick Footwear
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
Soles to Match by Riccardo Bestetti
Riccardo Bestetti never ceases to amaze me with his artistic talents. Not only is his patina work on his uppers very beautiful but it would appear that he is
An Alternative Co-Respondent (Spectator) by Antonio Pio Mele
I do love a two tone shoe, that's no secret. I do also love a traditional co-respondent (spectator) as well. The problem is that too often the
Stefano Bemer Is Back!! And Coming to London!
While unfortunately the name of the title of this post is more figuratively speaking (and thus not literal), it still goes without saying that the