I was visiting the recent Corthay trunk show at Leffot and saw lots of new things on the table and collection at Corthay which was nice as I felt that
Burgundy Wholecuts by Altan Bottier
I have been saying it for years. There needs to be more burgundy wholecuts?on the scene. Nice to see that someone has actually created a selection of them. None
Septieme Largeur – Spring/Summer 2018 Line Up!
Septieme Largeur has made a clear statement this Summer with their color scheme of Snuff suede, Bottle Green suede and what looks like Deep Red Suede. Quite the
Aubercy Summer Sneakers – On Fire!
I am really loving Aubercy's dress sneakers range, particularly the new colorways for SS2018. It's not easy to make a dress sneaker, something sharp and elegant
Suede with Patina by Altan Bottier
Altan Bottier is not the first to give suede a patina but I do particularly like their style of giving patina to a suede wholecut?oxford. This kind of staining
London Super Trunk Show 2018 – Partner: Mes Chaussettes Rouges
A new partner to this years London Super Trunk Show 2018 is the extraordinary sock retailers, Mes Chaussettes Rouges from Paris. About 8 years ago two young
Patina Croc Loafers via MTO by Septieme Largeur
As I get older, I start to like more and more crocodile/alligator?products but still mainly limited to loafers and small details. What I am not crazy about is
Aubercy Button Boots – Fresh to Death!
I never tire of Aubercy's creations and bold use of color. Their latest button boot offerings are simply sublime and I particularly love this new canvas one,
A Conversation with Marcos Fernandez of Septieme Largeur / Orbans
I recently had dinner with my good friend Marcos Fernandez of Septieme Largeur & Orbans here in NYC at the Maxwell's Chop House (insane Ribeye's for those
Septieme Largeur New Patina Boots
I saw this boot, by Septieme Largeur, back in June when I was visiting Paris and have been waiting for its launch to share with all of you as I really liked it
New Aubercy Loafers
I know many of us are approaching Autumn here, but in many other?places they are approaching Summer so I could not help but show these beauts, by Aubercy, to
Americana Style Brogues by Septieme Largeur
Americana style is spreading to France with Septieme Largeur's?interpretation of the longwing gunboat?brogue. I have always had mixed feelings about this model.
Unique Design Feature by Berluti
Now that I am in a new territory for content, I passed by Bergdorf Goodman the other day and had a look at their selection of shoes to see what was popular here
Altan Bottier – The Review
Altan Bottier Review There are many makers you see online that are harder to find in person, many of them Japanese and some of them French. One of those
Bobbies – Driving Loafers Done Differently
For me, the idea of a driving loafer is to be comfortable and casual. It is a fun shoe, not a stuffy dress shoe that should be black and boring. Driving shoes,
Corthay Shop Visit S/S2017 – Motcombe St. London
I recently had my bi-annual trip to Corthay of London, on Motcombe st in Knightsbridge, to see what was happening for Spring/Summer 2017 and had some intersting
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW BRAND SHOWCASE #3 CAULAINCOURT
We are quite thrilled to let more people get acquainted with the the French brandCaulaincourt. It was founded 2008 by the entrepreneur Alexis Lafon and have a
Golden Beauty by Aubercy
Most shoes that I see that are tan are brogues. And it gets a bit boring after a while as tan brogues while can be nice, just don't really do it for me. But
A Trip to Corthay – London
It is not often that I get to visit the Corthay shop in London. It might sound silly that while it is only about 20 mins away, it feels like eternity to get
Aubercy’s Latest Creations
The Parisian shoe house, Aubercy, never ceases to amaze me for their design brilliance. I won't lie and say that I love every intricate design that they make,
Altan – Shoe Design Extraordinaire!
I have a lot of time for shoe brands that are actually out there doing something different, and Altan Bottier is certainly one of them. It takes no
Septieme Largeur New A/W16 Collection Now Available!
Septieme Largeur have been hitting the design books for creating something truly unique this A/W, which comes as no surprise. Here you have three boots done
Septieme Largeur Launches Geneva Shop!
Our favorite success story has struck again. And that is the story of how in 5 years Septieme Largeur has come from a small sub-brand of Markowski, to becoming
Septieme Largeur – New Shop in Paris & Summer Sale Begins
Septieme Largeur is back at it again with a 3rd shop opening in Paris and it only seems to be the beginning of their worldwide expansion as I have heard of
