News – R.I.P. Tommaso Melani, CEO of Stefano Bemer
Today the chocking news came that Tommaso Melani has passed away. He took over the Italian shoemaking company Stefano Bemer after its founder died...
Info on the London Super Trunk Show 2026
The London super trunk week is here, and there's more happenings than ever this time. We warm up with an evening event at Carmina's...
In-depth – Why pressure determines how much leather shoes stretch
That leather shoes can stretch is something most people are aware of, but how much they actually do so is far less straightforward. A...
The Picture – The original Freudenberg Impala grain
There's some old textured leathers that has such a special character that becomes so popular that it's copied as embossed leathers by plenty of...
News – Chicago Super Trunk Show at Stitchdown Expo 2026
Yes, you read that right. We're not only moving our huge classic men's shoe and menswear event in the U.S. from New York to...
Event – Carmina Albaladejo collection launch in London
On the eve of the London Super Trunk Show 2026, we’re setting the tone for the weekend with something a bit more intimate: Carmina’s...
The tip – Insert shoe trees straight away
I sometimes hear from people that they wait with inserting shoe trees after they've taken their shoes off, to let the worst moist evaporate...
News – TYE Shoemaker trunk show in New York
One of the most sought after bespoke shoemakers we have in the world is without a doubt TYE Shoemaker. For many years the only...
Buying tip – Bridlen’s new asymmetric lasts
The Indian brand Bridlen's latest shoe news is an interesting one, where they've developed two new asymmetric lasts that are made to follow the...
The picture – Carved up fitting shoes
Many bespoke shoemakers cut open fitting shoes to be able to assess certain things even better. Touch, feel and input from the customer may...
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Video: Fashion designer Marie Efstratiou stands firm on plus size boycott
The owner of an Australian start-up fashion brand Marie Efstratiou has doubled down on her refusal to sell plus sizes after she was accused...
