Alden sits rather nondescript on Madison Avenue. Inside, you will discover a tight space fully stocked with men's shoes and accessories. Alden was founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts. Production continues today in Middleborough, though Alden's flagship store is in New York. There, Alden supplies their largest stock of shoes. Moises Acevado … Continue reading Alden
This post will focus on Crockett & Jones' ladies line and my experience with their 617 last. Crockett & Jones is expanding their RTW (ready-to-wear) women's collection, headed by fifth-generation family member Philippa Jones, who works on design and implementation. Their women's line consists of a range of feminine, classic, and rugged styles. Many styles are … Continue reading Crockett & Jones (Ladies)
Hiro Yanagimachi visited the United States a second time this April, accompanied by bottom-maker Shunsuke Moriyama. Leffot in New York hosted this trunk show. A few months prior, I began a correspondence with Hiro. I told him I appreciated his shoes, and he invited me to have a conversation with him in New York. So … Continue reading Hiro Yanagimachi’s 2nd NYC Trunk Show
