I have always wanted a nice briefcase bag to complete my outfits of slick shoes, nice suits and smart coats. Only that a bag of exceptional caliber will usually
The J.FitzPatrick Launch Party Night
As many of you may know, I have finally launched my very own shoe line after many years of hard work and build up. To celebrate the occasion, Gieves & Hawkes at
Hoxton Hotel Pop Up in London
�Dear All,This weekend I will be participating in a pop up event at the ever so chic and cool Hoxton Hotel. It looks to be quite a fun event with a lot o
J.FitzPatrick Shoe Range
At long last, here is the shoe line that many of you have been waiting for!! I thank all of those that have been supporting the dream since day one and I also
J.FitzPatrick Footwear….Nearly There Folks!!!
It's so close that I can almost taste it and I can't decide on whether or not I am fully prepared or a million miles away. It's so surreal, as I have been
Bespoke Suits Have Ruined Me!!
Because I am such a shoe whore, going bespoke on them hasn't really made me want to only do that, although I would prefer it. But having had a bespoke suit
My Future Bestsellers! – J.FitzPatrick Wholecut Loafers
For those of you that have been reading my blog for a long time, you will have undoubtedly heard me ranting and raving about the lack of wholecut loafers on
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Update
Ladies & Gentleman,The time is almost near for the long anticipated launch of my footwear collection, J.FitzPatrick. Here you can see about two thirds of my
How to become shoe designer part 4 2
A rough draft of my collection - certain things will be changed...If you make it to the point in which you are ready to have your collection made but just need
How To Become A Shoe Designer � Part 4: The Manufacturing Side
A rough draft of my collection - certain things will be changed...If you make it to the point in which you are ready to have your collection made but just need
The Butcher of Savile Row……
In staying true to what I actually wear each day, I thought that I would give you an accurate account of my daily attire, of which includes a beautifully made
How To Become A Shoe Designer Part 3.2: Shoe Lasts
Finalized product will have metal eyelets.....my round last shown belowA shoe�s last is very important, for more reasons than one. Firstly, it makes up th
How To Become A Shoe Designer Part 3.1: The Creative Side — Shoe Designing
Let me first start of by saying that I have no credentials in shoe design and/or company branding. The closest that I have to design skills was drawing
What I Am Wearing
The difference between bespoke vs. non-bespoke is truly astounding. While I may not notice it as I am actually wearing the garments, I see it in this picture,
Shoe Sizing…..Yet Another Thing To Work Out
Photo Courtesy Of: Big In Japan Most of you probably think that I am some kind of chord stuck on repeat, with all of the posts I have about my shoes this
Balmoral Boot Porn
I was never quite the biggest fan of pairing black with a burgundy and/or an oxblood/merlot type of color, but I must admit that the more that I studied this
What I Am Wearing
Before coming to England, I can wholeheartedly admit that I did not have a clue about suits and good tailoring. I used to even work in a place that sold (what I
Some More J. FitzPatrick Prototypes….!
Dear Readers,I have finally received the rest of my prototypes, adjusted up to this point, and am feeling a whole lot better about the way that my line is
J. FitzPatrick Shoe Line Progression
Getting a company up and running may be just one of the most difficult things in the world, particularly when there are products involved that have to be
Unique Shoe Designs
Shoe Above: J.FitzPatrick When talking about designing shoes, I commonly hear the expression, "Everything under the sun has been done." And while I generally
My Prototype Adjustments
I'm back! Sorry for the long time without posting, but I did not have time nor much access to anything while away on my quick trip to Spain. But alas, I am home
J.Fitzpatrick & Gaziano & Girling Collaboration
I don't know how many of you remember, but before I ever went to have my collection made up in Spain, I went to Tony Gaziano to learn how to make a pattern. He
J.Fitzpatrick & Gaziano & Girling Collaboration
I don't know how many of you remember, but before I ever went to have my collection made up in Spain, I went to Tony Gaziano to learn how to make a pattern. He
My First Prototype
As 'The Shoe Snob,' you can imagine that for my first prototypes, and collection for that matter, I am going to have some very high expectations. Well, 8 out of