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Russell Moccasin Huron Two Tone SS12

Probably our favorite of the American heritage brands Russell Moccasin creates a nice 2 tone version of their Huron for Japanese retailer Silver & Gold. The 4 hole shoe feature premium suede upper with triple vamp construction made with a military last set on  Vibram sole. The uppers are mixed with a but of leather [...]

Hiroshi Tsubouchi Shark Sole Derby Navy SS12

Hirsoshi Tsubouchi stunning SS12 collection is putting the designer on the map west of Japan. The latest to hit the shelves is this Shark Sole Derby featuring a premium Navy leather upper with deep shine set on a specially  designed jagged sole with a red accent on the heel. These good year welted beauties are [...]

Scout Original Vintage Wingtip

Brookyln based Scout Original scours for unique vintage pieces then restores them while adding a bit of edge. As part of the SS12 collection the team applies paint splatter details on this Vintage brogue featuring leather uppers. These are available in very limited numbers at exclusive Scout Original stockists for £275.

Leffot Beefroll Loafer SS12

NYC’s Leffot rolls up their sleeves to create this Loafer for the SS12 collection. The classic Beefroll Loafer features premium Horween Chromexel Leather uppers , premium stitching set on a plantation crepe sole. The perfect slip on for those lazy days. These are available now at exclusive stockists for $460 or around £300.

Sunny Sports Bandanna Chukka

Japanese brand Sunny Sports creates a nice option for spring. The mid rise chukka features canvas upper with bandanna print set on a contrasting white rubber sole with minimal toe cap.These are available in 2 colorways at exclusive Sunny Sports stockists  such as Up There Store for 160 GBP.

Neighborhood Service Shoe SS12

Japanese label Neighborhood gets inspired by the classic service shoe as part of the SS12 collection. The lo cut classic silhouette features premium blue suede uppers set on a specially imprinted off white sole. These limited edition shoes are available now at exclusive Neighborhood stockists for €590 or around £470.

Hiroshi Tsubouchi SS12

 Known as one of Japans finest shoemakers,  Hiroshi Tsubouchi is starting to make an impact west as his classic yet innovative designs rapidly sell out from exclusive retailers. As part of the SS12 collection Tsubouchi touches the traditional Saddle shoes featuring a premium suede upper with leather saddle complete with waxed laces and black metal [...]

Goodhood X R.Newbold Flower Print

R.Newbold and London based retailer Goodhood collaborate for SS12. The collection includes this low top Vans inspired silhouette  with a tasteful flower print all set on a vulcanized sole.  A great option for spring. These are available in either white or black at exclusive R.Newbold stockists.

Church’s Fulbeck Derby Olive

UK Heritage brand Church’s is sprucing up their summer offerings for SS12 .  New to the mix is this Classic Derby silhouette made with a rugged canvas upper with leather lining and piping complete with canvas laces and brass eyelets all set on lightweight  replaceable brick sole. These are available now at exclusive stockists such [...]

Island Slipper X United Aarows SS12

Since its inception in 1946, Oahu based Island Slipper has been producing quality sandals with premium material handmade by skilled craftsman. For SS12 they team up with United Aarows for a special capsule collection featuring an array of  never before seen colorways on this classic slipper. These are available in limited numbers exclusively at UA [...]

WTAPS Canvas Sneaker SS12

 Tetsu Nishiyama WTAPS prides itself in “placing things where they should be”  a motto which is emblazoned on their logo. For SS12 he creates an half cab inspired sneaker featuring premium canvas uppers with white contrasting rubber outsole laced with waxed laces and metal eyelets. These are available now at exclusive WTAPS stockists for around [...]

Dries Van Noten Canvas Vinyl SS12

For SS12 Dries Van Noten delivers this low profile sneaker silhouette featuring a mixed Canvas/Vinyl upper set atop a neutral colored rubber sole. The shoes also sport leather lining and silver metal eyelets. These are available now at exclusive stockists for £365.