Laszlo Vass Archives

New Shoes on The Marketplace

For those that have not yet heard of The Shoe Snob Marketplace, please inform yourselves of one of my new ventures by reading the Blog Post Here. For those

Genius Photography by Ascot Shoes

I love clever photography for shoes. It is one of my passions, to be honest. And while things look simple from the outside, seeing a shot like this by Ascot

Vass Returns to Classics – New Saddle Oxford Model

The iconic saddle oxford has made its way into the design books of Laszlo Vass shoes. And even more so, their version of what looks to be the 'saddle buck

Mythbuster Part 1 – Leather Creasing Means Something is Wrong

Leather Creases. Plain and simple. There is no such thing as crease-free leather. Frankly, the thought of people thinking that leather should not crease is just

London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase #7 — Vass Shoes

Hungarian Shoemaker, Vass Shoes was founded in 1978 by Mr. László Vass. Even though the brand still keeps the old Austro/Hungarian shoemaking tradition close at

Suede Wholecuts by VASS

I have always loved the idea of the suede wholecut, such as these beauties by Laszlo Vass. That combination between formal style and a more casual material

Tassels Done Differently – Laszlo Vass

There aren't too many ways you can change a tassel loafer. It's a straight forward design that does not leave room for much else. The exception, as

Laszlo Vass Trunk Show London – Nov. 4th

VASS IS COMING TO LONDON!!!! So get prepared as it is something quite novel and exciting at the same time. I have always loved Vass shoes for their mix of

My Current Favorites On Instagram

Vass Patina’d Up by DSC

I could just look at Dandy Shoe Care's Tumblr feed all day long as there is nothing boot goodness on it on a constant basis. One of the million things

Green Museum Calf – VASS

Green is good! Or was that "Greed is Good"? I don't know, but same thing!! Hahaha! I am in a cheerful mood thanks to the sun finally showing itself

Rant: A Blogger’s Writing (Plus Some Shoe Porn)

It's not so often that I go on a rant but every now and then something sets me over the top and I feel that must let it out. That being, I received a few

The Apron Derby Boot

The handstitch apron toe seems to be coming back in trend and I must say that I am quite pleased by it. When I was younger (not that I am old!), I had a

New Models Around the Globe

I don't know why I never did this before. I guess that I was just too busy thinking about finding the coolest shoes that I could, but obviously with the web at

Tan Double Monks by Laszlo Vass

I have a strange relationship with tan shoes, kind of like my relationship with glasses (eyewear). I like them on others and in theory as a product, but then I

Laszlo Vass Saddle Derbys

I was having a chat with my good friend Thomas Kalflo (patina artist for G&G) yesterday about how crocodile/alligator leather allows for an infinitely

The Simple Boot by VASS

I have been really really getting into boots as of late. I mean, far worse than I already was if you can believe that. The more that I see them the more that I

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

Ascot Shoes – Online Shoe Store

The idea of just owning an all black or brown pair of shoes for your wardrobe is changing . Two tones and unconventional colored shoes are quickly creeping

Doing Black Differently

I used to go on a bit of a rant about black shoes in my early Snob times, but having moved to London, matured a bit (just only) and been subjected to a lot of

The Perfect Brown Full-Brogue?

Photo Courtesy of Zimmermann & KimI have always loved and admired the last shapes of Laszlo Vass (the more elongated ones). I might even be so bold to say that

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