Il Micio

My friend Gaz has recently commissioned a pair of shoes from Il Micio, the Japanese born, Florence trained artisan Hideetaka Fukaya. I remember walking passed this store while in Florence a few years back and thinking how austere and pure the space seemed. The shoes produced there are equally elegant and refined...

http://thesydneytarts.blogspot.com/2010/09/bespoke-shoe-experience.html

The Black Ivy

I am not much of a re-poster, but this is one I couldn't miss. Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs' take on Take Ivy - it's great to see a confrerie of like minded guys meeting away from the blogosphere and rocking a look that is usually thought of as predominately white. Hats off to the Street Ettiquette crew for making it work better than most.

http://streetetiquette.com/

http://unabashedlyprep.com/

Alden NST's & Mister Freedom

My well loved and well worn colour 8 NST's with my Mister Freedom Signal Vest. There is something in the rugged honesty of these two pieces that appeals to me.

NST is an acronym for Norwegian Split Toes, referring to the hand stitched detail at the toe. Legend has it that Alden have a small team of 5 doing all the NST stitching. For some, Alden Indy or the PTB are the ultimate models, but for me I think it has to be the NST.

Speak to Tom at LeatherSoul Waikiki and get yourself a pair.

www.lsfootwear.com

My Sydney

Breakfast Guest

Lunch

C&J - New Models and Special Orders

The Henley - Burgundy Shell Cordovan

The Connaught - Mink Suede with Dainite Sole

The Chiltern in Navy Suede