Still remember your last post ...

May 01, 2011,10:55 AM
 

about that topic and the outcome is gorgeous. Congrats!

Especially the Gaziano & Girling looks great. What started in brown
looks now black with a touch of petrol. Is that correct?


So far I didn´t order bespoke shoes, but have been close several times smile

A few days ago I
(finally) picked some shirts from Cesare Attolini, which I ordered in November 2010
and I was told it will take 8 weeks. Waiting can be pain, but the outcome is good.


It was nice to see no size in the shirt, but your name at the delivery box smile

"We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities"
Oscar Wilde

Oliver


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Bespoke shoes - Creating a pipeline...

 
 By: Gaz : May 1st, 2011-09:00
One of the biggest challenges of bespeaking a garment or a pair of shoes is the time it takes for the completed product to arrive. It typically takes a shoemaker or a team of shoemakers between 50 to 60 hours to make a pair of hand welted shoes. However, ...  
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sharp!

 
 By: Cookies : May 1st, 2011-09:13
Very beautiful shoes. I don't know when my turn will come, but I'm eyeing a pair of Berluti Warhols for a long time, not bespoke but pret a porter
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Still remember your last post ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : May 1st, 2011-10:55
about that topic and the outcome is gorgeous. Congrats! Especially the Gaziano & Girling looks great . What started in brown looks now black with a touch of petrol . Is that correct? So far I didnĀ“t order bespoke shoes, but have been close several times A... 
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PM sent... :)

 
 By: MiniCooper : May 1st, 2011-12:37
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beautiful....

 
 By: DRMW : May 1st, 2011-10:56
Beautifully crafted, congrats on your bespoke shoes, they look great! Ever consider exotic skins? -MW
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Very nice.

 
 By: InHavenPro : May 1st, 2011-11:22
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Superb!

 
 By: Davo : May 1st, 2011-17:23
Thanks for sharing, Gaz.
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How lovely!

 
 By: dxboon : May 1st, 2011-18:21
I really enjoy your shoe posts, Gaz. It's wonderful to learn more about various crafts, and bespoke shoes is definitely an interesting one -- part engineering, part artistry, part costuming. Very cool! Enjoy your new shoes! Cheers, Daos
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Handsome shoes, Gaz [nt]

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : May 1st, 2011-18:55
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Very nice looking shoes [nt]

 
 By: ED209 : May 1st, 2011-20:40
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Thanks Gaz..

 
 By: drsh : May 2nd, 2011-21:39
for a wonderful post and photos...always enjoy the SHOES!!! cheers! sh
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Pure class

 
 By: Bill : May 4th, 2011-19:10
Wow Gaz You really have cultivated a special affection for the bespoke. I guess there is no going back now. Thanks for the insight. Always a pleasure to follow in your footsteps. Bill
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Exquisite Shoes

 
 By: maroon : May 22nd, 2011-14:41
Gaz. Those shoes are simply amazing. I've not had shoes from Hidetaka but its clear from your pictures that he does an incredible job. On the one hand they're conservative but executed with great flair and impeccable craftmanship. Good stuff. Tony also do... 
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Seeking Your Advice, Gaz

 
 By: mec : October 25th, 2011-09:35
I am a frequent visitor to the Patek Philippe forum but was trolling off topic and stumbled upon this thread. You appear to have had significant experience with bespoke shoes, so I was hoping you might be able to give me some learned advice. After having ... 
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