The thing about green is that when you are able to create the perfect shade of it (think a mix between emerald and forest), it can become one of the most
Shoes From Around The World
St. Crispins, Photo Courtesy Of: Zimmermann & Kim I find it very fascinating to examine the different styles that come from all of the different
Shoes Of The Week – Dimitri Gomez French Derby
I just realized that I don't own any derby shoes, not dress ones at least, just those blue suede/white sole Churchs. Funny that, even funnier that I never
Feast Your Eyes! – Roberto Ugolini
Shoes by: Roberto Ugoini, Photo Courtesy of: Gentleman's GazetteDear All,I am feeling a bit under the weather today, and therefore do not have the capacity to
Today’s Favorites – Bespoke Austerity Brogues
I have a friend who like me, once ventured outside of the US to go and study shoemaking (among other things, such as be with his wife...also like me). That
What I Am Wearing
For the life of me, I still cannot understand why I don't see more gentlemen wearing burgundy shoes. Come to think of it, I can't seem to recall, ever since I
Today’s Favorites – Bespoke Balmoral Boots
One of the most exciting things in the world for me (literally), is seeing the outcome of designing an existing shoe style in a new way, and it coming out
Shoes Of The Week – Bestetti Gray Wholecuts
The nice thing about Riccardo Bestetti's shoes is the fact that you can clearly see the defined lines that have been shaped by the lasting of the leather over
What I Am Wearing
I think that it is so funny (and quite intriguing) how our minds evolve and our tastes change. If I was to look at this picture (above) when I was my 16 year
The Only Dress Shoe Ever Really Needed – The Black Wholecut
This title might sound like shoe lover blasphemy, and believe me I can't say that I would ever think of just having one, but.....if life presented itself with
Maftei Interview/Post by Claymoor
Dear Readers, I have had the pleasure of being allowed to use a very very interesting post/interview conducted by the author of Romanian blog, Claymoor, in
Corthay Visit Part 2: London
Back in late July of 2011, I went to Paris for a quick business trip and happened to have enough time to pop into the Corthay shop in hopes to meet the legend
What I Am Wearing
This Prince Albert loafer was the very first pair of shoes that I ever made by hand. It was just a rejected upper that was lying around and happened to be
Cool Shoes, Cool Clothes, Cool Ties….Cool Blog
These days, I unfortunately don't have a lot of time to peruse through blogs as much as I would like to, let alone read them, which is a shame really, as I
Shoes Of The Week – Bespoke by D.W. Frommer II
Hand-sewn shoemaking may not be as prevalent in the public eye as it was 60-80 years ago (when shoemaking machinery was not as readily available), but the more
To Go Bespoke Or To Not Go Bespoke
Bespoke model made by my friend, for his friendLet me first define what bespoke means. By definition from a dictionary, in what would be termed as 'old speak,'
A Return To Italy (and Stefano Bemer)
Over my quick holiday visit to the in-laws in Perugia, Italy, I managed to pop over to my old town of Firenze (where I once lived for circa 1 year). I had the
Happy Holidays!
Dear All,As we wind down another year, I just want to thank all of you that have been loyal readers, commentators and advocates of the blog and my aspirations.
Bespoke Making On A Whole Other Level
Most of the time, people buy bespoke shoes because they have feet that are hard to fit and therefore need a last to be made up to accommodate such feet. But
What I Am Wearing
If I could wear a 3-piece or double breasted suit everyday for the rest of my life, I just might consider it. And it's not that I couldn't, because it is simply
Today’s Favorites – Anthony Delos
You know that you are a shoe lover, when you are walking around with blood red shoes on. And let me tell you, the gentleman that owns these (a dear reader of
Shoes Of The Year – Bespoke Gaziano & Girling
The beauty about bespoke shoes is that the options to what you want to have made are only limited by your own amount of creativity. And while this shoe might
Shoes Of The Year – Bespoke Gaziano & Girling
The beauty about bespoke shoes is that the options to what you want to have made are only limited by your own amount of creativity. And while this shoe might
What I Am Wearing
This is an older picture, when I was using my sub-par camera, but I wanted to show you a little bit more of how I sport the green shoes, as well as give off my