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Field notes from the atelier — craft, evening dressing, and the made-to-order life.
EXTENDED SIZING
Dress Shoes for Big Guys: Proportion Rules That Work
Proportion is the first thing that goes wrong when a bigger man shops for dress shoes. Not th...
October 27, 2026
HORSEBIT
Horsebit Loafers Without the Gucci Tax
Every man who's priced a horsebit loafer knows the number. Gucci's version starts around a th...
October 27, 2026
BLACK VELVET ALBERT SLIPPERS
What Shoes Do You Wear With a Black Velvet Tuxedo
Wear black velvet Albert slippers with a small gold monogram on the vamp. The slipper keeps t...
October 26, 2026
BROWN SUEDE LOAFERS
What Color Suede Loafers Should You Buy for Fall 2026
Buy brown suede loafers first. A brown pair covers more ground than any other fall shoe color...
October 26, 2026
ACADEMY MUSEUM GALA
Eddie Redmayne Wore Blue Velvet to Dinner and the Shoe Knew Its Place
Eddie Redmayne Wore Blue Velvet to Dinner and the Shoe Knew Its Place Eddie Redmayne wore a c...
October 25, 2026
BELGIAN
Belgian vs Penny Loafers: The Real Difference
Open the shoe drawer of a man who owns both and they sit side by side like answers to two dif...
October 25, 2026
BELGIAN SLIPPERS
Why Shoe Trees Matter for Every Pair You Own
A shoe tree holds a shoe in the shape it was made in, pulls moisture out of the leather after...
October 24, 2026
BLURB
H&M Is Selling Elie Saab Embroidery to Everyone. Mine Belongs to One Man.
Yesterday H&M started selling Elie Saab to anyone willing to queue before nine in the mor...
October 23, 2026
BELGIAN SLIPPERS
What Shoes Go With an Olive Suit
Burgundy calf. That is the short answer. An olive suit lives in the earthy register, and bur...
October 22, 2026
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN
What Is the Last Day to Order Custom Shoes for Christmas?
November 12. That is the real answer. Made-to-order shoes take four to six weeks to build, s...
October 21, 2026
TARTAN
Tartan Christmas Party Shoes: The Q4 Move
Every December, the same quiet scramble. The invitations start landing — drinks on the eighth...
October 21, 2026
BEACH WEDDING SHOES
What Shoes Do You Pack for a Three-Day Wedding in Rio?
The linen Belgian slipper. It is the one formal shoe that covers an entire destination weddin...
October 20, 2026
CUSTOM DRESS SHOES
Box Calf vs Patina: Choosing Your Custom Oxford
Two words stop nearly every man the first time he specs a dress shoe: box calf and patina. On...
October 20, 2026