Any well-heeled gentleman knows that shoes make the man. The right footwear can exude elegance, infuse a splash of personality, or give that formal suit a sporty spirit. And while enthusiasm for ...
Having just arrived from London, to inaugurate my welcome to Southern California, I decide to take a brief stroll through South Coast Plaza. Through happenstance, I find myself at Berluti, the French ...
For men who care, going bespoke feels powerful, unique and gives a specific edge that nobody else has in the world, argues Andrew Weitz, style consultant to top Hollywood executives and talent. By ...
When it comes to ordering a pair of bespoke shoes, almost anything is possible. Given the right amount of time (and an open checkbook), the top cobblers can make your dream pair of oxfords or boots, ...
I have breathtakingly small feet, men’s size 6. At more than one socks-only apartment party, a host has wondered where the children’s shoes came from. While I’ve avoided actually buying from the boys ...
The journey from raw materials through dying and finishing is quite complex. More and more businesses are announcing that they are going green. Sourcing raw materials, chemicals used in processing, ...
Berluti, one of the oldest shoemakers in Paris, has been crafting bespoke shoes since 1895. Maitre bottier Jean-Michel Casalonga explains a few of the 250 steps needed to turn a rough sketch into a ...
Do you remember your first pair of shoes? Yes, they were a pair of Chelsea boots in black calf. I loved them and wore them most days. I still have them. How did you come to work for a bespoke ...