It’s a model that every bespoke shoemaker and dress shoe brand have to have in their line-up – the black plain cap toe oxford. That doesn’t mean they have to be made to the traditional standards just to be beautiful, you can make something your own way and still have it classic, wearable and timeless. This shoe by Clematis Ginza is a good example.
Time for another Question and Answer special with Daniel Wegan of Catella Shoemaker. An interesting talk that among other things cover why he think that independent shoemakers is the future and what bespoke shoemakers need to do to continue to be relevant.
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Another super trunk done – another amazing shoe day to remember. Almost 1,300 visitors came to the event last Saturday and explored the shoe offerings from the 10+ exhibitors, second hand shoes, shoe care and accessories, plus followed the three world championships contests. Here’s a substantial summary of the day.
It always take a while before I’m finished with the very large posts covering all the 29 contestant shoes of the shoemaking world champs, so here’s a quick picture special showcasing the top three. Be amazed by the work of Athanase Sephocle (1st), Victor Vulpe (2nd), and Louis Lampertsdörfer (3rd).
There’s been too many of these lately. News about great shoe people passing away. Now the iconic French bespoke shoemaker Stephane Jimenez has deceassed after a period of illness, at a too young age. A shoemaker that perhaps wasn’t the most famous name for a wider audience, but highly respected among shoemakers and shoe aficionados around the world.
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Here we will live stream three sessions from the London Super Trunk Show today Saturday May 13. See live from the world championships of shoe patina and shoe shining, follow the award ceremony for the shoemaking world champs, and get a glimpse of all the amazing shoe exhibitors from all over the world. Will also be viewable after the live sessions.
This weekend it’s time for the 2023 edition of the London Super Trunk Show. Held in the heart of London at 12 Regent Street, gathering more than ten awesome exhibitors and hosting the World Championships in shoemaking, shoe shining and shoe patina. Saphir will host a free shoe shining service, there’s a second hand shoes marketplace, and more. Here’s some practical info ahead of the event, for those who plan to visit, and on the live streaming we will do for those who can’t attend.
Yesterday the Italian shoemaker and factory manager Enzo Bonafè passed away, 88 years old. The man behind one of the most acclaimed brands in the Italian quality men’s shoe industry, who worked together with his family in their factory in Bologna until just recently, which he started 60 years ago.
Here’s a thorough look at a new pair I received from the Chinese maker Acme Shoemaker, a pair of MTM / semi bespoke split toe derbys with hand braided contrasting stitching. The special thing with Acme is that all their shoes are made to the same standard, from the main RTW range to the full bespoke offerings.
October 14. Mark that day in your calendars, cause that’s when the first New York Super Trunk Show takes place. An event that’s been on the verge of taking place for quite some time, and now it’s finally happening. It will be a great day.
