It's always great to see creativity at work and to see what people are coming up with, in this ever-changing world of shoes. One of the latest and greatest
Meermin – Museum Calf Taupe GMTOs
This blog post is for all of the haters and trolls out there. You know who you are. Lately, there has been someone or a group of people on the great big web
Reverse Skin Stitch by Magnanni
Magnanni has some new shoes out that appear to be the best that I have yet to see coming from them. I mean, I still wished that they did GY welted shoes but
Blue Suede Beauties on Sale by Skoaktiebolaget
There are some sweet shoes on sale right now at Skoaktiebolaget's website, two of them being these beautiful blue suede numbers by Carmina. The
New Oxford Model by Enrile
Spanish shoemaker Enrile, has recently released a new model that I find to be quite attractive and unique. His models are often hit more miss with me, more so
A Most Interesting Design By Yanko
It looks as if this week I am focusing on unique shoe designs as today I wanted to discuss this model that I recently found by Yanko, one of the
Norman Vilalta Launches Gladiator Brogue for RTW/MTO at Pitti 92
For those of you that are fans of the brogue of all brogues, you will be pleased to know that Spanish shoemaker,�Norman Vilalta, is currently showcasing his ne
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase #9 — Yanko/Skolyx Shoes
Yankois a Mallorca-based (Spanish) company which the founders of both Carmina and Meermin used worked for back in the days (all three coming from the original
Ramon Cuberta New Made to Measure Models
Ramon Cuberta has just released two new and very attractive models for his 'Made to Measure' program to give customers more options in choosing their favorite
London Super Trunk Show – Brand Showcase #6 – Ramon Cuberta
Ramon Cubertais another bespoke shoemaker also based in Barcelona, but was trained at home first by two Spanish independent shoemakers (pretty sure Norman
London Super Trunk Show – Brand Showcase #5 – Norman Vilalta
Mr.Norman Vilaltahas an interesting history. He hails from Argentina originally with the background and profession of a lawyer. Growing tired of that
The Ghillies Keep Coming! – Carmina
It would appear that the ghillie model is gaining traction in the world of the web and the shoe industry. I know that in the grand scheme of things,
The Business of Private Labeling
Re-posted from February 2014. There was recently a discussion on Facebook where one 'in-the-menswear-industry' individual quotes, "Interesting how all shoes
Norman Vilalta – London Trunk Show Sept. 23rd-24th
Norman Vilalta, the bespoke shoemaker out of Barcelona who also has his own RTW line, is visiting London the weekend of the 23rd-24th of September to showcase
New Faves from Skoaktiebolaget
I always love to see the new models and colorways that Skoaktiebolaget are coming out with for their super cool shop. Although they played it quite safe this
The Black Cap Toe Oxford – Your Safe Bet
***Figures have changed since post was originally written*** In the safe world we live in, the black cap toe rules as the ultimate shoe for business wear.
Hand Welted/Stitched Cordovan Apron Derbys by Enrile
Spanish shoemaker, Enrile, does a great version of the hand-stitched apron. Enrile's style of making is more towards that of the Austro-Hungarian style of
Ramon Cuberta Swan Neck Oxford – True Beauty!
There are not too many saddle oxfords out there, but an even more underrepresented oxford is the swan neck oxford, which for me is among the most elegant of
Norman Vilalta Colored Grain Loafers
The first time I saw these colored grain loafers, I knew that they were going to be successful and the fact that Norman Vilalta was presenting them at Pitti
New Carmina Models & Last
While at Pitti Uomo 89, I managed to stop by Carmina's booth as I always do to see what kind of goodness they have been creating. And I must say that
The Proper Kit Pop Up NYC – Nov. 7th
On November 7th, 2015, Style Forum and A & H Magazine have teamed up to form a super trunk show of sorts in the Manhattan area (precisely at the address on
Colored Grain Leather by Norman Vilalta
I have written about this before but as it always impresses me when I see it I cant help but re-mention the greatness of the patina'd grain leather by
Ramon Cuberta New Unique Creation
I realized yesterday that my recent posts were on a path of similarity with who I was writing about and who I wanted to write about in the same week, in the
The Best Shade of Tan by Carmina
For me, tan is a hard color to get right. If it is way too bright, it is hard to wear with most suits that we have in our wardrobe. If it is