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Winson Bespoke Shoes Review Part 1 of 2
This post is five years in the making. Given the length of the process and the depth in which I wish to dive, I will be dividing this...
Aug 16, 20244 min read
Dressing up Without Wearing a Suit
The suit is dead. At least to some extent. It’s definitely dead for everyday wear. It’s even dead in most professional settings. It's...
Feb 20, 20243 min read
2022 Indonesian Shoemakers Pricelist
Happy new year, everyone. It's 2023, but the prices here are accurate at the time of this article. We did a similar post for tailors (see...
Jan 1, 20231 min read
Shell Cordovan: Inside Out
The idea of shell cordovan always intrigued me. It’s durable, self-healing, shiny, and it doesn’t crease. The color (and shine) first...
Oct 1, 20224 min read
My Shoe Journey: From Faux Leather to Bespoke
In 2013 I started to willingly wear leather shoes. Nine years later, I am awaiting delivery of my first bespoke shoes. Along the way, I...
Aug 13, 20226 min read
Sagara Regent Review
Sagara has been producing handwelted boots since 2010, which is a relatively long time for Indonesian bootmakers. Back in 2014 when I...
Feb 11, 20227 min read
The Wedding Suit: Our Take on the Complete Wedding Ensemble
As two married men (with each other’s wives), we thought we’d compile our thoughts on wedding suits. While our friends and families do...
Mar 31, 202116 min read
Fortuna Shoes Resoling and After Sales Services: A Review
One of the main reasons we invest in welted shoes is the ability to resole them. Since I first delved into welted shoes, I’ve resoled two...
Feb 22, 20213 min read
Cravar Watch Roll Review (and Giveaway!)
Standing out in classic menswear is difficult, and I’d argue that it’s even more difficult with men’s leather goods. With shoes you can...
Feb 5, 20214 min read
Fortuna Shoes Factory Visit
I was recently given a rare chance to visit the factory of Fortuna Shoes in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. I had the opportunity to see...
Nov 6, 20196 min read
Huntsman Leather Kennedy II Cap-Toe Oxfords Review
I was invited by Jin, the founder of Huntsman Leather, to review their newly-launched Goodyear Welted shoes. Their shoes looked...
May 15, 20197 min read
2019 London Super Trunk Show
A few weeks ago I attended the 2019 London Super Trunk Show. Here is a quick coverage and my thoughts on the event. This is by no means a...
Apr 7, 20193 min read
Permanent Style's Pop-Up Event
I went to the last day of Permanent Style's pop-up event at Savile Row. During the second week, the pop-up showcased products from, among...
Mar 5, 20192 min read
George Cleverley Adelaide Captoe RTW Review
George Cleverley probably needs no introduction. I've come to know the brand a few years back when I first got into fine leather shoes...
Feb 6, 20196 min read
George Cleverley x IWC x The Rake Event in London
Special thanks to George Glasgow Jr., CEO and owner of George Cleverley, for inviting me to their event with IWC, the Rake and Evolution...
Jan 25, 20192 min read
Winson Shoemaker's Adelaide Wingtip MTO Review
This is my second pair of Winson shoes. I was quite satisfied with my first pair and saw a very big potential in Winson. This time I...
Jan 19, 20197 min read
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