Interview with Saman Amel (PL)

BlueLoafers: What is your story Saman? You are quite young as for a person that owns a menswear accessories brand, aren’t you? What made you start your own brand? Saman Amel: I suppose I am quite young… Things have been taking off for us during the last year, however, I have been doing this quite a bit longer than that. I …

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Foster and Son shoemakers #1 (PL)

This Saturday I visited a renowned English shoemakers – Foster and Son. Foster is one of the oldest shoe and bootmakers in the world. It was founded in 1840 so the company has 173 years of continuous experience in making not only RTW but most importantly bespoke shoes. It is one of only three shoe stores at Jermyn Street that …

Saint Crispin’s Shoes

Saint Crispin’s Shoes Saint Crispin’s Shoes Trunk Show in London – at Drake’s. It was a pleasure to meet Mr Carr. I am really impressed with the brand. I have seen a lot of photos of Saint Crispin’s shoes on The Armoury blog but this was the first time in reality. While holding them you can really feel the quality …

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The interview with Laszlo Vass of Vass Shoes

The interview with Laszlo Vass of Vass Shoes (PL) I feel a little bit ashamed that I haven’t heard about Vass Shoes before. It must have been styleforum where I found them for the first time. What was my first impression? Amazing and beautifully styled last. I love the sharpness and maybe even agressiveness of its shape. In my opinion …

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Cad & The Dandy: Sport coat #1 (PL)

 This last Saturday I visited Cad & The Dandy tailors on Savile Row to order my first tailor made garment – sport coat in this case. As I already have a nice fitting blue/navy suit and I am not obligated to wear a suit on a daily basis I thought the sport coat would be a better choice. I really like the …

Stefano Bemer RTW line launch at New & Lingwood (PL)

I was fortunate to spend last evening at the Stefano Bemer event – launch of the firm’s new RTW line. It is the first time that this previously bespoke only company is presenting ready to wear shoes. The only place one can purchase a pair of this truly beautiful shoes is New & Lingwood at Jermyn Street in London. Stefano …