There are some sweet shoes on sale right now at Skoaktiebolaget's website, two of them being these beautiful blue suede numbers by Carmina. The
Carmina’s New Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection
Carmina has recently launched their new A/W17 collection and there are some very cool and elegant options in there, not to mention that there are about 60 new
New Oxford Model by Enrile
Spanish shoemaker Enrile, has recently released a new model that I find to be quite attractive and unique. His models are often hit more miss with me, more so
A Most Interesting Design By Yanko
It looks as if this week I am focusing on unique shoe designs as today I wanted to discuss this model that I recently found by Yanko, one of the
Norman Vilalta Launches Gladiator Brogue for RTW/MTO at Pitti 92
For those of you that are fans of the brogue of all brogues, you will be pleased to know that Spanish shoemaker,?Norman Vilalta, is currently showcasing his new
The London Super Trunk 2017 – The Results
As many of you may have read, I am soon moving to NYC. That being, I have been up to my eyeballs in sorting out my life here to have a seamless transition
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase #9 — Yanko/Skolyx Shoes
Yankois a Mallorca-based (Spanish) company which the founders of both Carmina and Meermin used worked for back in the days (all three coming from the original
Ramon Cuberta New Made to Measure Models
Ramon Cuberta has just released two new and very attractive models for his 'Made to Measure' program to give customers more options in choosing their favorite
A Shoe Collection of a True Aficionado
Some people love cars, some love watches, some love video games and then there are those that love menswear, particularly the staple ingredient known as
London Super Trunk Show – Brand Showcase #6 – Ramon Cuberta
Ramon Cubertais another bespoke shoemaker also based in Barcelona, but was trained at home first by two Spanish independent shoemakers (pretty sure Norman
News In The Industry – Things to Watch Out For!
New things are going on all of the time in the shoe industry but it is hard to keep up with it all so I have compiled a short list of things that I find
London Super Trunk Show – Brand Showcase #5 – Norman Vilalta
Mr.Norman Vilaltahas an interesting history. He hails from Argentina originally with the background and profession of a lawyer. Growing tired of that
Leffot – New Products for NYC
I always look forward to seeing what retailers are stocking in their shops as new pieces and makers they bring on board. Now of course, I never care about the
Skoaktiebolaget Launches 2nd, Larger Shop in Stockholm
With the success that Swedish shoe shop Skoaktiebolaget has had in the short amount of time since they launched their flagship store in Stockholm, they have
The Ghillies Keep Coming! – Carmina
It would appear that the ghillie model is gaining traction in the world of the web and the shoe industry. I know that in the grand scheme of things,
Shoe Manufacturing – How Long it Really Takes – Part 1- Factories
If you go to certain countries in Asia, you can get bespoke shoes in a matter of days. If you get it from some reputable European and/or Japanese makers, it can
New Faves from Skoaktiebolaget
I always love to see the new models and colorways that Skoaktiebolaget are coming out with for their super cool shop. Although they played it quite safe this
Hand Welted/Stitched Cordovan Apron Derbys by Enrile
Spanish shoemaker, Enrile, does a great version of the hand-stitched apron. Enrile's style of making is more towards that of the Austro-Hungarian style of
Savile Row Style Part 3 – Huntsman
This time we are going to dive into a little history with HUNTSMAN, one of the oldest firm on the Row that was established back in 1849. They are suit makers,
Norman Vilalta Colored Grain Loafers
The first time I saw these colored grain loafers, I knew that they were going to be successful and the fact that Norman Vilalta was presenting them at Pitti
Chukkas With A Twist – Norman Vilalta
I like a chukka boot, I really do. But sometimes I see them (or wear them) and feel a bit bored by the monotony. Every now and then, I feel like it needs to
New Carmina Models & Last
While at Pitti Uomo 89, I managed to stop by Carmina's booth as I always do to see what kind of goodness they have been creating. And I must say that
Norman Vilalta New Collection!
Norman Vilalta just dropped his A/W2015 collection and I have to say that it is right up my alley, especially the boot in the main image. What a bombshell!!
The Proper Kit Pop Up NYC – Nov. 7th
On November 7th, 2015, Style Forum and A & H Magazine have teamed up to form a super trunk show of sorts in the Manhattan area (precisely at the address on
