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!!!
Loafers by Corno Blu
Saddle strap (not necessarily saddle per se, but full strap) loafers --like the one above-- seem to be making a big come back these days. Putting the strap just
The Cordovan Loafer by Crockett & Jones
I have never personally understood the huge, cult-like appeal to cordovan. I mean, it shines really nice, lasts really long and is durable, but I guess for the
Cloth Used in Shoes by Herring
Using cloth in shoes is getting bigger and bigger these days and I personally, as always, am quite happy to see it. This pair, by Herring, worn by my good
Bontoni Magic As Per Usual
Don't really have a lot of time here, but could not help but show you all this amazing shoe by Bontoni. They never cease to amaze me and ever more so is that
Autumnal Feel feat. Crockett & Jones
I just arrived in my factory town and have a quick 20 minutes to spare, so thought that I would knock out a quick post and show you all this lovely shot of some
The Shoe Snob/J.FitzPatrick Goes To Hong Kong & Singapore
After a year and a half of the J.FitzPatrick brand being in existence, I have finally been fortunate enough to take myself and shoes to Hong Kong and Singapore
Two Toned Boots Are Best!
In an unrealistic world, there are no limits to the amount of laced boots a man could own. As sick as it is, I think that I am going on about 15 pairs (and that
Foster & Son Go Sexy!
If the 'Mad Men' series has taught us anything it is that sometimes an off-the-wall ad campaign that does what no one else is doing can sometimes reinvigorate
�1000 Trainers by Berluti — Really??
With the introduction of these ?1000 trainers, Berluti (for me) has officially entered the realm of full on fashion company and has completely left the idea of
A Check-In from Romania
Dear Readers, I am off on a small adventure to Romania and Vienna, spending some time with my good friend, Phillip Car of Saint Crispins. ?Today, I am at
Gaziano & Girling Launches Patina Service – Officially!
The time has finally come that Gaziano & Girling opens the doors to their much anticipated patina service, the first that a British company has
The Two Toned Vamp by Foster & Son
I passed by Foster and Son this morning to say hello to my compadres there and to see what was shaking and I happened to stumble upon a few of their archived
Some Edward Green MTO’s….jaw dropping!
Another rushed day here so just going to leave you with some Edward Green goodness that I happened to stumble upon on Instagram (which has a lot of great things
The Barbanera Brothers (and their shoes!)
I have always admired the style and direction of the young Italian shoe brand called Barbanera. For me, anyone out there trying to do something different with
A Preview of My Time Spent in Milan! (Feat. Bestetti)
During my time in Milan, I basically did 4 things: 1. Went to Lineapelle to look at and source new leather/fabrics/cloth etc. for making shoes; 2. Went to the
New Stuff in the Industry!
It can be hard keeping on top of all of the?new things that are coming out and events that are going on. At first this post was going to be about trunk shows
Latest Dandy Shoe Care Patina’s for J.FitzPatrick
Dear Readers, It's probably been the busiest 6 weeks of my life and I am quite glad to say that it is now all over and I can finally have a bit of peace and
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
Dandy Shoe Care Trunk Show at Skoaktiebolaget
It would appear that as time goes on the idea of the patination of shoes becomes more and more prevalent within the shoe industry. Putting modern ideas on
John Lobb Paris Bespoke – A Cut Above
I have always liked John Lobb Paris, but if I am going to be really really honest, none of their shoes have ever really WOWED me. They make a beautifully well
Cheaney at Pitti Uomo 86
Playing a whole lot of catch up today trying to unbox all of the leftover sample sale stock, not to mention that I am getting hit with the flu, thanks to the
The Sample Sale….Updates
It's day two of the collaboration sample sale between G&G, J.FitzPatrick (my brand) and Timothy Everest and as I expected, Friday would be the
