Primarily known for its leather bags London based JAS MB makes their first foray into footwear with an impressive collection for AW12. The collection includes a classic derby and chukka in 3 different colorways each with premium treated leathers and the same level of craftsmanship found on their bags. These will be available at exclusive stockists for the AW12 season.
US based Eastland has been at it since 1955 , Still very much a family operation they are capitalizing on their rich heritage with the Made in Maine collection. For AW12 we see a robust collection full of boots , loafer, boat shoes and other classic silhouettes crafted in Maine with premium leathers and materials. These will be available next year at exclusive stockists. Watch out for more info.
Vane continues their partnership with Sebago for the SS12 season putting modern touches on the classic boot. Included in the collection are 2 hi cut boots each with a unique style, one sporting a washed canvas camo upper mixed with leather the other with a futuristic approach complete with straps padded collar in a black motif. These are available now at exclusive Vane stockists.
Menswear designer Thom Browne classic approach to footwear remains timeless yet modern. The SS12 collection is a perfect example with a nice simple mix of brogues, chukka and loafer silhouettes all with the signature touch of color seen throughout all of his collections. These are available now at exclusive Thom Browne stockists.
Mark McNairy showed off thier new offerings for AW12 at capsule recently. Here’s a quick sneak peek at whats to come. The collection features classic silhouettes twisted with interesting materials, patterns and color combinations with craftsmanship you can trust provided by UK ‘s own Sanders & Sanders. Look out for more pics soon.
Nonnative puts their personal touch on the classic Regal long wing tip. This version features buttery suede uppers with a gore tex lining brogue detailing set on a crepe sole. These are available in 2 colorways now at exclusive stockists for ¥49,140 or around £400.
Last weekend Diemme showcased their AW12 collection at Capsule Paris with much delight. The brand has expanded its offerings for AW12 including a great mix of sneakers, desert boots and traditional mountain boots in new colorways, textures with some bearing brogue detailing. Heres just a little taste of whats to come. Keep your eyes peeled for more.
It looks like were going to be seeing more collaboration from Visvim this season. The latest put Hiroshi Fujiwara up against the Visvim FBT. The shoe features the moc inspired sneaker in premium treated leathers with Native American detailing around the collar set on the signature Visvim Sole. These are available in 3 colorways exclusivel at Goro’s.
We had the opportunity to check out the AW12 collection of esteemed footwear brand Yuketen over the weekend at Capsule Paris. The collection is very impressive and probably the largest to date incorporating silhouettes from hunting boots to derbies utilizing premium material and craftsmanship. We see more use of wool patterns for AW12 which we love. Look out for more of AW12 soon.
Converse taps the talents of Bedwin & the Heartbreakers designer/founder Masfumi Watanabe for a special edition collaboration. The limited edition release draws inspiration from the classic American duck boot on the hi cut Jack Purcell silhouette with mixed uppers of premium leather around the ankle with the lower half made of rubber set on a gum sole with the trademark JP toe cap. These are available now at exclusive first string Converse stockists.
Up and coming Japanese label Hender Scheme expand their offerings for SS12 with an astounding collection. The collection includes new silhouettes such as loafer, blutcher, sandals and some sneakers alongside their signature homage collection. The shoes are crafted with the purest spirit utilizing premium materials with a strict attention to detail. These will be available soon at exclusive stockists. Keep your eye out this is a brand to watch!
Here we get a first glance at one of our favorite Converse first string collabs, for AW 12 Missoni team up on a special edition Auckland . The running silhouette features the iconic Italian brands woven pattern in grey copper and black motif. These will be available at exclusive stockists come the AW12 season.
