We’re proud to announce the first-ever Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026 Edition — a new milestone for quality footwear and classic menswear in Asia. Nineteen brands will be taking part, along with the debut Asian Shoe Shining Championships, practical shoe-care workshops, live shoemaking, stage presentations, and plenty of reasons to attend. Here’s everything you need to know.
Location: Warehouse on River Promenade, 5 Jiak Kim Street, Singapore
Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Schedule for The Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026
11.00am-6.30pm Trunk show open for the public, FREE OF CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION NEEDED.
Exhibitions with:
Platinum:
– Bridlen (footwear, India)
– Saphir (shoe care, France)
Gold:
– CNES (footwear, Vietnam / Singapore)
– Sanyo Yamacho (footwear, Japan)
Silver:
– Camps de Luca (clothes, France)
– Common Suits (clothes, Singapore)
– Fumu (footwear, Singapore)
– Ichigo Ichie (footwear, Vietnam / Japan)
– Idé Homme (socks, Japan)
– Johnny Works (footwear, China)
– Oct Tenth (footwear, China)
– Renav Goods (footwear, Indonesia)
– Shinki Hikaku (leather and leather goods, Japan)
– Twinkima.G (footwear, China)
– The Compendium (clothes, Malaysia)
– The Last Shoemaker (footwear, UK / Thailand)
– Winson (footwear, Indonesia)
– Yearn (footwear, China)
– Yeossal (footwear and clothes, Singapore)
Old Moon Spirits will serve drinks during the day
On display are also the top three shoes in the World Championships of Shoemaking 2025, and the winner in the World Championships of Shoe Patina.
13.00am-5pm (on and off) Shoe care workshops hosted by Saphir (inner room)
11.00am-6.30pm (on and off shorter periods) Live shoemaking with Tor Cheng Yao of Fumu, at their exhibition space
Stage Programme
12.00-12.15pm – How to polish shoes using fingers, with Ash Samsudin, Metiers Sol (small stage area)
1.00-1.15pm – How a shoe factory works, with Affan Mohammed, Bridlen (small stage area)
2.00-2.15pm – How to do a quick mirror shine, with Yuya Hasegawa, Brift-H, first world champion of shoe shining (small stage area)
3.00-3.30pm Final of the Asian Championships in Shoe Shining in cooperation with Saphir and Bridlen, in the prize pool: shoes from Bridlen, Saphir shoe care kit, medals and 1,000 SGD (800 USD) (More info in qualification post here) (large stage area)
4.00-4.20pm – Panel talk about Asian quality shoes, with Alan Lee of CNES, Emil Rahmana Putra of Winson / Midas, representative of Sanyo Yamacho (preliminary) (small stage area)
5.00-5.15pm – How to repair scratches in leather, with John Chung, Mason & Smith (small stage area)
6.30pm Event closes.
Here’s the Facebook event page where you’ll get all the latest updates. We really appreciate any help with spreading the word about the event! The hashtag used before, during and after the event on social media is #supertrunk.
The Super Trunk Show concept has finally made its way to Asia. What began in Stockholm back in 2014 — and later expanded into Amsterdam, London, and New York — now arrives in Singapore, joining the two flagship editions we continue to host in London and NYC. Over the years, these events have also inspired a number of similar gatherings across the world.
At its heart, a Super Trunk Show is an open-to-the-public showcase that brings together shoemakers, shoe-care specialists, and menswear artisans from all corners of the globe. Many of the brands on display are rarely seen in the host city, while a few offer local representation, creating a blend that feels part exhibition and part intimate trade fair.
Each show also features one or more competitions — most often in shoe shining, and in London sometimes extended to shoemaking or patina work — alongside stage talks, demonstrations, and other happenings throughout the venue. Over time, these events have become not only a celebration of craft but also a natural meeting point for industry professionals and shoe enthusiasts alike.
We’re proud to present the inaugural Singapore Super Trunk Show — a collaborative effort between Jesper Ingevaldsson of Shoegazing, myself at The Shoe Snob, and Kirby Allison. The support from the team at CNES Singapore has been instrumental in bringing this event to life.
Asia has become one of the most dynamic regions for quality footwear over the past decade. Whether in classic dress shoes or the surge of well-made rugged boots, the appetite for craftsmanship has grown tremendously. The same can be said for tailoring and other menswear artisans, with a number of exceptional makers emerging across the region. The value-to-quality ratio here is often outstanding.
For this edition, we’ve put particular emphasis on showcasing Asian brands, while still welcoming a select group of European makers to round out the lineup.
The venue for this year’s event is The Warehouse on the River Promenade, located at 5 Jiak Kim Street in central Singapore. It’s a beautiful, single-level space housed within a complex that also includes a restaurant and serviced apartments. Guests will first step into the main exhibition hall, where all participating makers are showcased. Continuing inward, the layout opens into a relaxed lounge area where Old Moon Spirits will be serving complimentary Japanese shochu and awamori — either neat or in cocktails — while That One Coffee will be offering coffee and tea for purchase.
Toward the back of the venue are two adjoining rooms. The first will feature a small stage hosting a series of brief presentations and talks on various footwear topics every hour on the hour. In the inner room, Saphir and Ash Samsudin of Métiers Sol will run hands-on shoe-care workshops throughout the day, giving visitors the chance to spruce up their own shoes with Saphir products and receive personalized guidance from Ash. More details on these sessions will follow.
The marquee event of the day is the inaugural Asian Championships of Shoe Shining, held in partnership with Saphir and Bridlen, beginning at 15:00. For this segment, the lounge will be transformed into a dedicated stage area to accommodate what we expect may be a sizable audience. Three finalists — selected through a qualification round — will each receive a Bridlen plain-toe oxford in medium brown, one jar of Saphir Médaille d’Or Pâte de Luxe, one jar of Mirror Gloss, water, a brush, and a polishing cloth. With only 20 minutes on the clock, they’ll compete to produce the most impressive shine possible.
Prizes include the pair of shoes they shine, a selection of shoe-care products, medals, and a total purse of 800 USD (1,000 SGD), courtesy of Saphir. The competition will be streamed live on Shoegazing’s YouTube channel, with full coverage to follow later on Kirby Allison’s channel. Finalists will be announced soon.
Please follow the Facebook page for the event here, where you’ll get all of the latest updates. Let us know if you plan to attend, and please help spread the word. We really hope the first Singapore super trunk will gather lots of people interested in quality men’s footwear and clothes from both near and far.
Mark your calendars, book your flights and read about the exhibitors below to start planning your purchase. Hope to see many of you in Singapore on January 31st, 2026!
Below is all of the info about the companies that will exhibit.
The Platinum Sponsors of The Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026
Saphir
Saphir has long been regarded as a benchmark in premium shoe care. The story began in 1925 with the introduction of a shoe cream whose original formula is still in use today. Since then, the range has steadily grown into one of the most comprehensive selections on the market. The Medaille d’Or line, in particular, has become the standard against which all other shoe-care brands are measured.
With Saphir, you not only achieve excellent results in your shoe-care routine – the products are also known for being straightforward and pleasant to work with. Every product in the Medaille d’Or collection is made exclusively from natural ingredients such as beeswax, carnauba wax, essence of turpentine, lanolin, mink oil, neatsfoot oil, and various vegetal ingredients. If you still haven’t tried Saphir’s products, you haven’t experienced what shoe care can be.
Read more about Saphir in these articles.
Bridlen
Bridlen’s progress in recent years has been remarkable; from operating in relative obscurity, they have grown into a significant presence within the welted-shoe segment, with the super trunk shows playing a notable role in that rise. Bridlen has helped place India firmly on the global map for quality welted footwear, offering well-constructed shoes made from fine materials at a highly competitive price level.
Bridlen’s factory has been in operation for nearly four decades. The company is recognised for producing Goodyear-welted shoes where the welt is stitched directly onto a thick full-leather insole – the traditional method that avoids the use of gemming (a canvas rib attached to the insole). Their uppers are also made in a manner more akin to bespoke shoemaking, including the use of genuine leather backings. Prices for their welted models begin at an impressive 350 SGD (270 USD).
You can learn more about Bridlen by reading these posts.
The Gold Sponsors of The Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026
CNES
CNES is among the largest producers of Goodyear-welted footwear in Vietnam. The brand offers an extensive assortment, ranging from sleek patinated styles to more rugged workwear-inspired boots, all while maintaining a distinct identity in their designs. They have been building a strong presence across several Asian markets, gathering customers who have them as the go-to brand for most of their shoe needs. Their collection includes shoes made with Blake, Goodyear, hand-welted, and Norwegian constructions. Pricing for the Goodyear-welted models begins at around 400 SGD (300 USD), with the hand-welted and Norwegian options positioned somewhat higher.
Sanyo Yamacho
Sanyo Yamacho is a Japanese brand founded in 2001 and is considered one of the finer RTW brands in the country. They make really well-finished Goodyear welted shoes built entirely in Japan, with a large number of elegant models in their range. Their regular welted models start at about 800 SGD (600 USD), and they then have shoes at an even higher standard, with the top range being made at a really high level, with, for example, seamless wholecuts. Sanyo Yamacho is a really great example of fine Japanese craftsmanship for those who appreciate skilled making and well-balanced designs. The brand also offers some more basic dress shoes and sneakers at a lower price point.
The Silver Sponsors of The Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026
Camps de Luca
Camps de Luca is one of the big, classic French tailoring firms, founded in 1969 by Joseph Camps and Mario de Luca. The French based bespoke tailor makes some absolute world-class handmade suits and other tailored garments. The tailor’s house style has a French foundation with Italian and Spanish influences, which is highly appreciated by many.
Common Suits
Common Suits is a Singapore-based modern bespoke tailoring firm that in a relatively short time has made waves. They offer sharp tailoring at an affordable pricing, with half canvas suits in European fabrics starting at 1,700 SGD (1,300 USD). An ambitious firm, that recently became the first Singapore tailor to participate in the Milano su Misura – Trofeo Arbiter contest.
Fumu
Fumu is a Singapore based bespoke shoemaker, who recently also introduced a handmade sneakers range. The sneakers are basically built like a hand welted bespoke shoe with proper thick insole and leather stiffeners etc except the welt, and then the upper is sidewall stitched to a Lactae Hevea cup sole. Sneakers cost 800 SGD (600 USD).
During the day on and off Tor Cheng Yao of Fumu will also showcase handmade shoemaking at their exhibition space, hopefully interesting to see for many.
Ichigo Ichie
Ichigo Ichie is the brand of Vietnamese shoemaker Lee Trung, who spent many years in Japan learning shoemaking. What began there as an effort to offer reasonably priced bespoke and MTO shoes eventually evolved. Today, Trung oversees a small team of skilled makers in Vietnam who produce the brand’s RTW collection and MTO. RTW prices start at just 650 SGD (500 USD).
Idé Homme
Idé Homme is one of the finest sock manufacturers in Japan, known for it’s incredibly fine and comfortable materials. They have one range of more traditional dress socks and a range of casual five finger socks. Material selection range from premium Egyptian cotton to super fine cashmere and silk mixes with an incredible lustre and colour depth.
Johnny Works
Johnny Works is a Chinese independent workshop founded in 2014, specialised in crafting rugged and heritage-style boots. They offer both Goodyear welted, Stitchdown and hand welted constructions, with upper leathers from among others Maryam, Charles F. Stead and Horween. Lots of nice interpretations of classic boot styles. Prices on Goodyear boots starts at 400 SGD (300 USD).
Oct Tenth
Oct. Tenth a Chinese brand founded by the couple Xibao and Chu in 2020, who had long experience in the shoemaking trade. The shoes are made of imported premium leathers, hand welted with handmade sole stitching at the waist area as base, and refined finishing, making them look way more expensive than they are. Prices from 850 SGD (750 USD).
Renav Goods
Renav Goods is an Indonesian bootmaker that makes superbly crafted boots and rugged shoes. Founded in 2016, with styles like their service boots and plain toe derby, with several different construction methods, all fully handmade. Also has some cool leathers like bison and elk, as well as stuff from Horween, Maryam and Shinki. Prices start below 400 SGD (300 USD) for local leathers.
Shinki Hikaku
Japanese Shinki Hikaku is one of the world’s most famous Shell cordovan tanneries. Known for their superb quality, managing also lighter coloured shells in a great way. They also do a bunch of other horsehide leathers, really durable stuff that ages beautifully. Apart from showcasing their leathers they will also bring leather goods from the sibling company The Warmthcrafts-Manufacture, made of Shinki hides.
Twinkima.G
Twinkima.G is a Chinese brand known for its sleek hand welted shoes with distinct ridge back bevelled waists and tapered heels. They have their own factory in Dongguan and are well-established domestically, now they have begun exploring international markets. The welted shoes often feature museum calf leathers with a lovely finish, priced around 900 SGD (700 USD).
The Compendium
The Compendium is bespoke tailor from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work with a soft, gentle Florentine silhouette, with lightly padded shoulders on the jackets. They are one of few tailors in Malaysia who do full canvas bespoke suits with individually made patterns, but they also have a more affordable MTM service. They also make for example safari jackets and custom ties and other accessories.
The Last Shoemaker
The Last Shoemaker is run by shoemaker Payson Muller, based in York, England, and Allan Donnelly, from Scotland but who lives in Bangkok in Thailand where he runs a workshop making handmade shoes. Their specialty is bespoke or MTO minimalist footwear, with more or less no heel, minimal arch support, and a very wide forefoot to make it possible for the toes to be fully spread.
Winson
Winson of Indonesia is founded by Emil Rahmana Putra, who impressively enough is self-trained to a large extent, yet have managed to create one of the most acclaimed Asian shoe brands. Makes fully handmade dress shoes, a true premium product of real top quality. Price for MTO starts around 1,300 SGD (1,000 USD). They will also show some workwear boots from the sibling brand Midas Bootmaker.
Yearn
Yearn, based in China, is known for its elegant footwear built on well-proportioned lasts and made from top-tier European leathers. Production takes place in their own factory in Chengdu, led by veteran factory manager Jie Zeng. The shoes are fully handmade – hand-lasted, hand-welted, and finished with handmade sole stitching – yet prices start at around 650 SGD (500 USD).
Yeossal
Yeossal is one of the most internationally well-known Singaporean menswear companies. They develop their own tailoring, clothing and handmade footwear, all that offer really excellent value for money and are really well-designed, and available to personalise to a large extent in several cases. In their store they also have some famous shoe and clothing brands from Japan and Europe.
We very much look forward to seeing everyone at the inaugural Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026!
—Justin FitzPatrick, The Shoe Snob
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