Details - Cleverley for LeatherSoul via MostExerent

A incredible pair of shoes, the Cleverley range is made to Bespoke standards in an off the rack shoe. This pair of suede tassels is an incredibly elegant pair of shoes - the sort of refined casual wear I can only dream of, a style that would sit beautifully under a pair of linen trousers and a fine gauge knit polo, or with a junior navy twill suit, powder blue shirt and navy knit tie.

Another masterpiece of cordwainery available from Leather Soul Hawaii.

Cleverley Shoes at Leather Soul

Thanks to MostExerent for the loan.

Architecture

Chocolate

Some cordovan thats turned brown from burgundy, after many years of wear, exposure to sun, sand and salt water.

The Alden Norwegian Split Toe Blucher on the Aberdeen last in Colour 8 Shell.

Patination

To inspire a friend who is considering his first pair of Aldens…

Alden for Leather Soul Plaza Last Semi Brogue in Colour 8 Cordovan. About a year of wear is giving them the patina that makes Colour 8 really shine.

Details - Military Vintage

Reed Manufacture "Bell" model L2-B - Buzz Ricksons

Dubow Manufacture Seal A-2 - The Real McCoys

USAF Orientation B-15C Mod. - Buzz Ricksons

There is something wonderfully utalitarian about vintage zips, tabs, studs and knits. Makers such as Talon, Conmar and Crwon made the most amazing pin-locked zips, that I can only seem to find on vintage or vintage replicas.

From Most Exerent

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Care of Most Exerent

Meeting of Minds

A great meet - PapaNui, Desu, Phat Gee and Jay - Mentors, friends, like minded people.