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Footwear Inspiration for Summer Weddings
Summer is coming which means we are speedily approaching nuptial season. Tis the time of year when many of us will be invited to attend the weddings of colleagues, friends and family members.
If you have a wedding or two coming up on your calendar, you may have started thinking about what you’re going to wear.
The dress codes for summer weddings tend to be a little more flexible than at other times of year. Many gentlemen guests will choose to wear lightweight suits instead of the usual black,...
Perfect Pairs: Loafers and Chinos
There are certain fashion pairings that are very hard to beat. When it comes to smart casual menswear, there’s an awful lot to be said for a pair of chinos worn with a pair of loafers.
Let’s start with the trousers. Chinos are one of the most versatile types of clothing a man can own. They have the dual benefit of being comfortable and offering the wearer the option of dressing them up or down. Depending on what you pair them with, chinos can be the ideal trouser choice for both formal and casual...
How to Make Your Shoes Last a Lifetime
One of the true joys of handmade shoes is that they really will last a great deal longer than off the shelf ones. In fact, if you take good care of them they are likely to be adorning your feet for many decades to come.
Of course, if you do want your shoes to last a lifetime, you’ll need to put a bit of effort into keeping your side of the bargain.
Here’s how to ensure your shoes keep looking great, year after year.
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From Florence to York: Introducing Old-Sole
You’ll find our shop on Swinegate, in amongst some of the city’s finest clothing brands and eateries. But what you might not know is that the Old Sole journey started over a thousand miles away in the beautiful Italian city of Florence.
Old Sole founder Louis Smith fell in love with traditional handmade shoemaking while working in the London fashion industry. He knew that to really become a master craftsman he would need to get an apprenticeship, but in an increasingly rare trade positions are hard to find. Luckily for Yorkshire shoe lovers, Louis...
Shoe Style Watch: Spring/Summer 2017
As we ease into spring, you may be starting to think about updating your look for the Spring/Summer season.
This season’s menswear catwalk shows in London, Paris, New York and Milan brought with them a range of footwear trends. Below we’ve rounded up the key footwear styles for Spring/Summer 2017.
Convertible shoes
Yes, you read that right. In some kind of transformer-inspired move, two-in-one footwear appeared in a number of guises on the Spring/Summer 2017 catwalks. The notable design feature of these two-in-one shoes was a very supple leather back...