I have come to the conclusion that shape alone is the key to a beautiful shoe. No matter how silly looking everything else might be, an elegant shape will at
New J.FitzPatrick Exclusives & A/W2013 Shoes In!
Dear Readers, Okay, so finally my A/W2013 stock has come in and is now available for purchase either through my company or by coming into Gieves & Hawkes
Beautiful Black Brogue by Bestetti
Bet you didn't realize that I made you use five 'B' words in a row when reading the title of this blog post in your head? I didn't realize it either until the
Some Serious Brogues!
I have always liked a nice brogue, even a bit of a heavy one. I don't really own the heavy ones but have always appreciated their appeal as stompers
Edward Green Hove – A Great Single Monk!
I hope that you guys can appreciate me posting on my trip as I am getting so frustrated using Wordpress on my Samsung tablet. It's taken me about 20 minutes
New Sale Shoes!
Dear Readers, I just want to thank all of you have that supported the brand by acquiring a pair of J.FitzPatrick shoes, whether at full price or on
Red Brogues by VASS
I really love seeing red leather because it looks so nice in pictures, particularly when it gives you the impression of being subtle even though it is a bold
Shoes Look Best When On Feet!
Don't have a ton of time to write a lot tonight my friends. Been a catch-up kind of a day. I don't think that I have formally mentioned this, but early next
“Designers” Have No Limits – Rubbish Welcomed
Getting older has seemed to make me go a bit soft, as my snobbish side is not as loud as it used to be and I seem to only write positive stuff these days
Spectator Madness
It's not exactly the time to start breaking out the 'ol Spectators/Co-Respondents with the weather turning out the way that it is. Being in London it's about
Saint Crispins’ MTO’s = AMAZING!!
The shoes shown in these pics here present some of the most vivid colors that I have ever seen on footwear outside of a professional patina, particularly that
Where is Barker Black?
It's always exciting when a promising new brand comes about and starts doing things a little bit differently, yet still maintains a bit of classical elegance.
Norwegian Stitch & Koronya Bespoke Shoes
I have always had conflicting feelings towards the Norwegian stitch construction. On the one hand it looks very sturdy and makes me feel
The Little Shoemaker
Not too long after my baby boy was born (he is now 6 weeks old), I received an unexpected package in the mail which just so happened to be a gift from
Shoes, Socks & Ties
It is often said that shoes are an accessory to an outfit. I have never really agreed with this train of thought as I believe that shoes are one of the more
Anthony Delos – A Legend Disappears…Eaten by Berluti
Money rules. Full stop. But it is not always ruling for the good. And while I intend to become a man of wealth myself, often I find it sad when wealth swallows
Wildsmith Back in Action and Now Live!
Wildsmith, the name that for some reason makes me think of cowboy boots and that was once associated with some of the finest shoes around, has come back into
My New Camera + George Cleverley = Better Photography From Now On!!!
So, a lot has been going on these days, not only personally with the birth of my new son (and thus the problems that I am now having with time management and
Managing Your Shoe Purchase Expectations
G&G, the perfect shoemaker. When buying these they should be flawless, but that is what you should get for +£700I recently had a nice cab ride here in
What I am Working On
I am a bit busy here in Spain so can't really write much but just thought that I would share with you what I am working on while here. Not everything you see in
Duggers of London – The New Best Cost vs. Value
A few months back, I was emailed by a gentleman who was wanting to introduce me to his new English shoe brand, Duggers of London. He told me a bit about it,
Life As A Shoe Designer: Part 1 – An Explanatory Overview
The day that I put my shoes out onto the shelves of Gieves & Hawkes and thus ready for sale, was a good day. Even better was my launch party that must have
Allen Edmonds Sale Shoes – Get Them While They Hot!!
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Bespoke Maftei In The Flesh!
A reader of the blog came in not too long ago, looking to say hi, have a quick shoe shine and try on a pair of my shoes. My last shapes (and widths)
