Gaziano & Girling is launching a RTW stock presence in NYC early next week which is a huge step for them to gaining more traction in the US and
Gaziano & Girling New ‘Savile’ Monkstrap
For those that may not know Gaziano & Girling have just recently celebrated their 10th anniversary and I couldn't be happier for them. I still remember the
Comparing Shoe Brands – Apples & Oranges
All Pictures are of?Gaziano & Girling?shoes (and have nothing to do with the post, just for looks) Not long ago I was able to peruse the internet in the
Exotics – Your cow leather alternatives
Shoes Above: Crocodile by Riccardo Bestetti Up until I moved to Italy to learn bespoke shoemaking, I never really was a fan of exotics. This was partly due
Reader Question – Value of Quality??
Crockett & Jones Clifford, Courtesy of?Rugged Old Salt A reader recently asked me a question that I found to be quite pertinent to the interest of the
The Cap Shine
There is one simple thing that can make nearly any shoe look better and that is a cap shine. Something about having a shiny toe does a lot of justice
What’s On Instagram These Days
I know that many of you don't participate in Instagram, but I do show many things on there that I don't manage to get on the blog, as the
Sample Sale Round 2: G&G x JF x TE x BE
Dear Readers, A further reminder about our second upcoming sample sale on Thursday 12th & Friday 13th March. After a successful first sample sale, we
New Bespoke Molto Monk by Gaziano & Girling
Gaziano & Girling have recently set the bar high by creating something that is truly the first of its kind. Named the 'Molto Monk,' the idea of it was to
More Boldness Getting Made
Maybe its just because I spend a lot of my time on Instagram but I am starting to see a lot of bold shoes these days made as MTO/Bespoke for clients and it's
Hand Stitching by G&G
So I am here in the wee hours of the morning in Hong Kong, having spent half a day here and already seeing so many things and finally have spent my first bit of
SHOES!!!
Buying International Products Online
EDIT - MARCH 15TH, 2016: THE US JUST PASSED A LAW INCREASING THE LEVEL OF EXEMPTION ON PRIVATELY IMPORTED GOODS, FROM $200 TO $800 SO NOW PROVIDING THAT YOUR
A Patina by Gaziano & Girling
While this might come off as just down right teasing to some, many of you might be pleased to know that Gaziano & Girling will be offering a full patina
Gaziano & Girling’s New Shoe Factory
I just recently had the time and the pleasure of getting myself up to the infamous town of Kettering to finally see the new Gaziano & Girling factory. I
Good Photography
I think that good photography is crucial to any product business. A photograph can make or break the look of a shoe. The most beautiful shoe in the world can be
The Age of Photo Sharing
With Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and all of the rest of the social media outlets that one can view pictures on, a world in which ideas can be
2014: The Year that Gaziano & Girling Hit the Big Time!
Big things are happening for the Gaziano & Girling duo this upcoming year. Things that you may have heard of and things that might be new to most
Gaziano & Girling coming to America!
Gaziano & Girling are hitting the States for the bi-annual trip to take orders on bespoke and MTO requests. So if you are interested in their
We Have All Gone Kiltie!
It's amazing to watch a trend take off. One person creates the bold design and then everyone follows suit, in one way or another, creating their own version of
Red Gaziano & Girling Wholecuts…
Vintage Cherry by Gaziano & Girling is quite possibly the best shade of red the footwear industry has ever seen. It's not so strong that it frightens you or
The Whole Cut Loafer – The New Most Versatile Shoe….EVER!
In the early days of the blog, back in 2010, I had a different outlook on shoes, style and ultimately, life. Due to that different outlook, I felt that the most
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
The Shoe Snob Jr Has Arrived (plus some shoes!)
Well my friends, the reason that I have had a long absence is due the fact that on Monday morning yours truly become a father to his first born child, little
