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There are times in life when only the best is called for. Black tie events such as balls, award ceremonies and exclusive parties are one of those times. If you’ve received an invitation to one of these dos, you’ll want to seek out today’s perfect pair: oxfords and dinner jackets.

We’ll begin at the top of the outfit. The dinner jacket is a quintessentially British traditional menswear item. It is distinguished from a standard suit jacket by its satin trimmings. A dinner jacket usually has black satin lapels as well as black satin buttons and pocket trim. It is worn...

Bespoke shoes are made to last. Of course, it’s worth noting that if you do want to still be wearing your favourite shoes in twenty years time, you’ll need to hold up your side of the bargain! No matter how wonderful the quality of your footwear, if you don’t look after them you’ll likely find that they don’t last as well as you’d hoped.

Luckily, caring for your shoes doesn’t have to be taxing. By taking a few simple measures you will be able to drastically alter their longevity and ensure your feet are just...

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They may not be the most exciting part of what we do, but whether you choose a brogue, an oxford or a desert boot; your shoes wouldn’t be much use without a pair of shoelaces.

Laces have just as long and useful a history as shoes themselves. Despite this, due to the nature of shoemaking materials, only very few of the earliest examples of footwear have survived for us to study.

The oldest shoe ever discovered is the Areni-1 shoe which dates back to around 3500 BC. Though very simple, the shoe features leather shoelaces that pass...

When you invest in bespoke shoes, you will be rewarded with a pair of shoes that are perfectly moulded to both the shape of your foot and your individual style preferences. The shoes in question will be of beautiful quality and made to last well beyond the usual lifetime of today’s ubiquitous fast fashion.

One of the added benefits of buying bespoke shoes is that you will also get to undergo the fitting process. This can be an excellent opportunity to get to know the crafts people who are responsible for making your shoes. You will...

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With just over a week to go until Father’s Day, you may be thinking about how to show your dad you care. We may be biased, but we think shoes make an excellent Father’s day gift.

They’re thoughtful: you’ll need to remember your dad’s shoe size and style preferences.

They’re practical: what could be more useful than a pair of sturdy, high quality shoes?

They’re restrained: no histrionics here. Shoes will show your dad how...