Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies is the title of a business book on what makes an enduring business. Nathan Brown, managing director at The Lodger, is aiming to do precisely that in the men’s footwear business. It goes without saying that he’s been very focused on building a company that “lasts” (pun […]
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As a rule, I buy and wear the merchandise and clothing I write about on my blog (or at least visit the store to view the product). I have not had the opportunity to do that with Shipton & Heneage. But the folks there recently sent me photos of their latest wares and I took
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During my stay in Hong Kong, I visited Kow Hoo Shoe in the Prince Building next to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. There were a few stand out shoes in the window display that wraps around this small bespoke shop. In particular, I was struck by a pair of tan suede brogues (five eyelets, chisel toe),
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Here’s a Styleforum find for shoe lovers – a solo shoemaker who will make made to order shoes based on several standard lasts. Cliff Roberts is effectively a one-man Edward Green MTO operation. His ebay name is charlesdaniell. If you know how you fit in EG lasts, this could be a nice opportunity for more
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I recently stayed about a week in Philadelphia and visited or walked by a few establishments. I stopped by Wayne Edwards, an independent men’s retail shop, and chatted with the owner Wayne and his assistant Franz on a recent weekend. They carry RTW business and sportswear and also do MTM (Isaia). I was curious to
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Bespoke English shoemaker Foster & Son are back in the States this spring with more enticing new samples and accessories. I visited Sarah Adlam and Emma Lakin on their last day here in Los Angeles but you can catch them in the following cities in the days ahead: San Francisco Friday 8th May 9.00am –
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Styleforum member manton visited Northamptonshire last year for an article he was researching on English shoemakers. He posted photos of his Edward Green and Alfred Sargent factory visits in this Styleforum thread. I’m posting this partially for the very informative photo essay above but also because Alfred Sargent has been under some financial distress recently.
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Before springtime finally arrives, I’m putting up some parting winter photos of Savile Row from my most recent trip to London back in February: Gieves & Hawkes Maurice Sedwell Richard James The camouflage jacket on the right reminds me of a story a tailor shared with me recently about a customer who ordered a dinner
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