There are many different types of patinas out there, and many things that you can do on a shoe when it is a blank canvas. I remember the first 'patinas' that I
Today’s Favorites – Camouflage Patina by Alexander Nurulaeff
Camouflage has been quite popular as of lately, particularly in dress casual footwear. I have never really been a huge fan of it myself, nor the idea of wearing
Today’s Favorites – Spectators
Dear Readers,I am sorry but I won't have enough time today to bust out my usual long Monday post, but I promise that I will do my best to get it out by
More Bestetti Goodness
It's rare to meet someone so passionate about something that they end up truly dedicating their entire life to it. Passion like this is often rare as it's
Shoes Of The Week – Stefano Bemer Spectators MTO
Carrying on the subject of green in one's attire (from yesterday's post), are a pair of MTO Stefano Bemers that were originally made for a Japanese customer,
Green Suit, Green Shoes – I Might As Well Be A Martian!
I really like the color green but sometimes find it so difficult to pair with other colors. For me, it's usually just a matter of putting blue with it, but what
Today’s Favorites – Caulaincourt Adelaides
Photo Courtesy of: Les Belles ChaussuresI always love seeing something that I have never really seen before, and this model here by Caulaincourt represents just
Today’s Favorites – Barker Double Monks
During the Summer sale period here in London, if you look hard enough, you can find some great deals, as was the case for my colleague who found these Charles
Shoes Of The Week – Foster & Son New Bespoke Models
I think that seeing bespoke shoe samples is probably one of my favorite activities, as sad as that sounds. Ready-to-wear shoes can only be so wild, but with
Shoes Of The Week – Foster & Son New Bespoke Models
I think that seeing bespoke shoe samples is probably one of my favorite activities, as sad as that sounds. Ready-to-wear shoes can only be so wild, but with
Today’s Favorites – Vass-tacular!
Picture Courtesy Of: Style ForumVass is one of those brands that I believe no proper shoe wardrobe should be without. This is why I always feel ashamed that I
Sutor Mantellassi Boutique: Milan
Picture Courtesy Of: The Style BuffApparently prestigious Italian shoemaker Sutor Mantellassi has recently opened a new boutique in Milan. As you can see, they
Today’s Favorites – Tim Little Saddle Shoes
I have a real sickness for saddle shoes and this model here, by Tim Little, sure doesn't help in finding the cure to that sickness. It's still so hard for me to
Today’s Favorites – The Best Wholecut, Ever!
?Most of you know that I am big advocate of the wholecut oxford (and any wholecut for that matter), as it's look of cleanliness and lack of fluff allows it to
Yohei Fukada – The Next Legend…..
I find it absolutely amazing how many Japanese shoemakers today, were once just a person with a dream of starting their own bespoke shoe shop. None of them just
Shoes Of The Week – Aubercy Tassel Loafers
Picture Courtesy Of: So Black TieTime and time again, I am constantly impressed by what the French shoemaking firms are coming up with. Never do they really
What I Am Wearing – E.G. Cappelli Tie
For those that don't know, I am almost as much as a tie addict as I am a shoe addict. I don't have an official count to how many I actually own, but it must be
Riccardo Bestetti RTW Line: Update
Dear Readers,A few months ago, I showed you a preview of things to come from Mr. Riccardo Bestetti's Ready To Wear line. Well, today I have a bit more to show
Shoes Of The Week – John Lobb Paris Bespoke
I have always been curious as to the making of a John Lobb Paris bespoke shoe and just recently my curiosity managed to get fulfilled as a customer just so
Today’s Favorites – Carmina Double Monks
Dear All,I have come back from Spain, to be completely snowed in with work, emails and disappointment from external factors within one aspect of my business.
Shoes Of The Week – Landry Lacour Patina
Thinking about patinas, the most common thing that I believe comes to mind is just having your shoes died to another color, and giving it that brush stroke
When You Go Bespoke, The World Is For Your Taking
CorthayHaving been heavily involved for some time now within the bespoke world of both shoes and suits, I have seen my fair share of the end results to customer
A Shoe For Every Color
Septieme Largeur - Light GrayThe best thing about the modern dress shoe industry is this ability to possess practically any color of shoe that you want. With
What I Am Wearing – Le Noeud Papillon
Not long ago a reader of the blog, who also happens to be the owner of Le Noeud Papillon, sent me a bow tie in gratitude of the blog, which I found to be very
