Footwear and Accessories

May 12, 2008


FOOTWEAR: POSTE UK

Poste’s been selling the best of contemporary men's shoes and sneakers set within the leather-furnished luxury of a gentleman's club since 2000. Located on the very posh

South Moulton street in London
, the shop’s got an unbelieveable brand roster including Common Projects. John Varvatos, Hudson, n.d.c., Timberland Boot Company and Opening Ceremony, to name a few. If you’re not heading over to London right now there’s always mail order. Poste has a great web site and informative shoe blog with great pics and product info. Now if only we could shift that pesky exchange rate in our favor…We've got some pics of current hot styles after the jump.

 

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May 10, 2008


FOOTWEAR: 3:33

PhotobucketThe fall/holiday collection for 3:33 draws inspiration from a unique source – “some guy” that roams around pro-skater and designer Andrew Reynold’s neighborhood. Reynolds notes with an almost tender fascination that the middle-aged Hispanic man “has big silver rings on every finger” and continually sports a de facto goatee, “black jeans, black leather cowboy boots, black western style button down shirt (un-tucked), and black leather jacket with fringe hanging from it” despite the L.A sun. Reynold’s imagines his muse with “a sawed off shot gun under his jacket” and a perpetual “pissed off” expression. Given this description as a starting point, we’re looking at the shoe collection in a whole new light.-- KB

 

 


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May 09, 2008


FOOTWEAR: HEYDAY

PhotobucketHeyday, the brainchild of Boston-based footwear designer Darin Hager, recently introduced its Fall 2008 collection in the US and Canada, in stores including The Tannery, Sportie LA, Soula, Firebrand and EiLatan. The most unique style carrying over from their Spring 2008 collection is the Shift, a sneaker featuring a wide mouthed eyestay and antiqued Italian calf skin and suede for $114.99. Heydey is known for its fresh combinations of shocking color and luxury materials, and incorporation of Tokyo and New York street styles, and these shoes are no exception.-- KB

 


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May 07, 2008


PRE-ROMANCED BOOTS BY WINGS & HORNS

Pre-distressed leather working boots by wings + horns scream of dusty highways and moonlit romance, endowing the wearer with instant boho cred. Here's the secret: before they hit the shelves, they are soaked and then wrapped in a ball, where they dry in the fetal position, and emerge as ready-made hobo footwear for the Blackberry generation.
They can be found sold at Blackbird (Seattle), Fred Segal (LA) and Stel's (Boston). (The Stylephile)

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May 06, 2008


RETAIL: PATINA TO OPEN IN SF

From the creative minds behind legendary denim boutique Self Edge in SF comes a new shoe store called Patina. The store will feature only 6 styles that run the gamut from traditional men's footwear to workboots to wingtips, under a house label. Customizable options like sole color, and lace selction are available. Pics after the jump. (Skidnee/Selectism)

 

 

 

 


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FOOTWEAR: NAT-2

PhotobucketNat-2, a new Munich based shoe brand, has to ask – why jam multiple sneakers into an overflowing suitcase when you can pack two for one? Nat-2’s internationally patented 2-for-1 sneakers provide the answer. The innovative designs features interchangeable colored shoe sections and sturdy zippers, so you can experiment with and change up your entire style just about anywhere. Each incarnation is handmade in Nat-2s design-workshop, and can range from $80 to $300. As of now, Nat-2s are sold almost exclusively in European stores, including Eslab in Spain, Galleries Lafayettes in France, and Wild Goose in the UK. We'd like to suggest it's worth the trip, even if you have to pack more than one pair of shoes to get there. More pics after the jump -- KB

 


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May 05, 2008


GRAM SHOES IN MONOCLE

Gram is designed by Anna Stenvi, a graduate of London College of Fashion, and Alexis Holm, who started making shoes while working as a buyer for Tiger of Sweden. Their new white leather trainers are called 395g (all Gram's shoes are named after how much they weigh) and combine classic looks with running-shoe lightness. The 395g shoe comes with replaceable heel and toe parts to "limit over-consumption and involve the shoe-owner in construction," says Holm. (Monocle)


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VELVET SLIPPERS: DO YOU LIKE?

These velvet slippers may look like the ultimate in WASP style, but trust us—once you get your preppy/trad look on, you’re gonna want a pair of these … These are made by Bowhill & Elliott, a british company which was established at 65 London Street, Norwich over 125 years ago. The founder of Bowhill & Elliott, Obadiah Bowhill, purchased the business from Wright & Co. in 1874. The business passed onto his son and son-in-law, Thomas Baines Elliott, at the end of the nineteenth century. Thus the partnership of Bowhill & Elliott was formed. And the family connection continues into this new century under the direction of Roger Jury, descendant of Mr. Elliott. The company has a shop from which it retails a large selection of ladies and men’s shoes including the following brands, Crockett & Jones, Grenson, Church, Cheaney, Barkers, Loake, Dexter, Mephisto, Carcavelos, HB Shoes, Gabor, Peter Kaiser, Lorbac and Rockport. At the same location there is a small factory where Bowhill and Elliott manufactures slippers and houseshoes and specializes in producing hand embroidered velvet houseshoes and making up tapestry, needlepoint or fabric into houseshoes.  This is the ultimate in old world luxury. What do you think about them? Leave a comment!


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May 04, 2008


THUMBS UP FOR CANVAS SHOES

These canvas Sperrys are just one of the 20 styles that are featured on men.style.com in a feature called Court Legends, which feature old School legends with New School style. Sperry will also be showing at the Compass Show in July. All the shoes are canvas, and most are from heritage brands like Superga, Tretorn and Keds.  Nothing feels better than a lightweight canvas shoe in the spring time. Check out the whole story here.


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May 01, 2008


QUODDY TRAIL FOOTWEAR

Say the name Quoddy and you’re talking about all-American authenticity. Quoddy moccasins and shoes have been made by the Shorey family for generations, beginning with Harry Smith Shorey, a handsewer for L.L. Bean in the early 1900s. Today, the Quoddy Trail company is still family run. In Downeast Maine, near the shore of the Passamaquoddy Bay, the Shoreys make traditional moccasin styles using time-honored techniques and quality materials.  Each process is done by hand — cutting, skiving, stitching, and handsewing. Quoddy Trail are available by mail order and you receive a genuine handmade moccasin. While leather properties vary slightly with every hide, each pair demonstrates the family philosophy: Attention to detail and no shortcuts. More info and pics after the jump.


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BPMW PRESENTS COMPASS- A NEW SHOE SHOW

A bit of business news. Footwear has undergone more change in the past few years than anyone could ever have imagined. Just look at sneaker culture, hipsters wearing jazz shoes, or the return of the Chuck Taylor. Shoes are no longer just an accessory, they're a culture. With all the lifestyle, the collectors and new collaborations infusing footwear with a new energy, it's pretty evident that the industry isn't what it used to be. Things are different and we're about to prove it. BPMW presents Compass, the new show with a tightly-edited assemblage of the footwear industry's most captivating brands, will help modern retailers navigate shifting changes and point visitors in the direction of what's next. Compass will present the most directional and exciting footwear brands of today.

 


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April 30, 2008


ACCESSORIES BY ALCHEMY

Alchemy is a specialized design firm that takes an innovative twist on old New York style, providing fresh accents for today's discerning buyer. Alchemy products are manufactured in Como, Italy, where each piece is handcrafted in the highest European fabrications. Alchemy's new collection of unisex scarves, sashes and pochettes boasts design inspiration from 19th century iron works. This unique line features vintage keys and padlocks, shields, swords and daggers as design elements.

 

 

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