Bodiley's Launch The London Collection

As a business that exports 80% of its English made shoes overseas, Bodiley's have just launched their ‘London Collection’ to showcase the provenance and quality of British fashion.

Westminster - Dark Brown calf Balmoral boot. Price £360

http://www.bodileys.com/westminster-dark-brown-calf-balmoral-boot.html

In creating the London Collection, Bodiley's enlisted the help of the highly regarded John Garner who has over 50 years experience in the shoe trade and recently retired from Edward Green.

Portman  - Chestnut calf Oxford shoe Price £345

http://www.bodileys.com/portman-chestnut-calf.html

 This new collection is classic, elegant and versatile – the perfect shoe wardrobe for every gentleman.

Ebury -  Mocca burnished calf Penny Loafers. Price £295

http://www.bodileys.com/london-collection-ebury-mocca-burnished-calf.html

 All the shoes are made in Northamptonshire, the historical capital of cobblery and are handcrafted using the traditional good year welted construction.

Brompton - Chocolate suede Tassel Loafer. Price £290

http://www.bodileys.com/london-collection-brompton-tassel-loafer-1813.html

The lasts have been chosen for utmost comfort and style, the finest materials used, each pair taking up to 8 weeks to manufacture.

Markham - Antique Chestnut burnished calf Monk Shoe price £345

http://www.bodileys.com/markham-antique-chestnut-calf.html

Four Straight A's for Dune Summer Sartorial Shoes.

Think smart and go for sartorial summer shoes by Dune. Here’s they've made 4 straight A’s
Americano £85

Multi tonal colour block oxford formal shoe in high patent leather. Proof you don’t have to be conservative to be sartorially smart
http://www.dune.co.uk/americano-multi-tonal-patent-leather-oxford-shoe-0277504550133563/


Academy £85

The quiet academic bringing in some serious style with subtle tonal shades http://www.dune.co.uk/academy-toe-cap-seam-detail-oxford-shoe-0277504550136506/

Amazingly £89

The slip on - Woven vamp saddle loafer to ensure standards don’t slip for the casual dresser. http://www.dune.co.uk/amazingly-woven-vamp-slip-on-saddle-loafer-0279504550019511/
 
Amaze was £89 now £53

The simple style always amazes with its classic looks, Here is the smooth saddle loafer style with a touch of textured woven strap detail.
http://www.dune.co.uk/amaze-slip-on-woven-saddle-loafer-0279504550038511/

The Second Phase of Marc Hare for Topman

Take a look at the second phase of the collection by footwear designer Marc Hare for Topman:


The Rogue boot £110- ‘Big pimping but in a subtle way’ MH

 

Great detailing on this boot:
Looking lived in with vintage style leather;
a touch of the exotics with alligator print panels and bringing the dandy to the boot with the fringe details. 

Available in brown or black





















The Loafer £90‘I scoured vintage stores for years trying to find a loafer like this, believe me they don’t exist… until now’ MH

A mix of high gloss patent with a tactile faux ponyskin panel.


















The Oxford £90 
 

Black patent dress shoes with the snappy dapper croc leather combo, or..............

...or the smooth operator suede combo. Your choice.











 













The Derby Shoe  ‘Featuring a totally badass tiger stripe cut out…grrrr.’ MH

Patent leather Derby shoes with a suede tiger stripe cut out. Grrrrrreat for the winter party season. 
Opt for black on black or ........

........or let your tiger stripes really show with the tan suede insert option- the so one trend colour combination this season. 









Available soon online  
http://www.topman.com

The Bottom Line for Royal Ascot Morning Attire- trousers and footwear

You're looking dapper on top with your morning coat and wasitcoat, now to tackle the bottom part:

Trousers:

Always wear traditional morning trousers with a single pleat and brace buttons.

Don't think any old dress trousers will do. 

Royal Enclosure Rule not to be broken:

If wearing a black morning coat the trousers must be either striped or hounds tooth.

Oliver Brown houndstooth

The houndstooth is very popular and is single pleated with a buckle, strap adjusters and internal brace buttons.  These Oliver Brown trousers are traditional cut using pure wool worsted houndstooth and priced at £135 available online www.oliverbrown.org.uk 

Oliver Brown striped morning trousers

Also in the traditional stripe in 100% wool, half lined, zip fly and side adjusters. Price again £135

Oliver Brown grey morning suit

If wearing a grey morning coat, the trousers should match the coat in colour and fabric like a suit. Above is an

Oliver Brown  morning suit:

Morning coat: 100% wool in grey £475

Trousers: matching £135

Shoes and Socks:

Royal Enclosure Rule not to be broken:

Shoes must be black with laces, plain and highly polished (although not patent)

Best going for the plain Oxford shoe. 

Herrings Knightsbridge Oxfords

Herring Shoes, one of the sponsors for the Leech racing in Devon suggest their black hi-shine oxford shoe the Knightsbridge which is part of their Classic collection.  Made from calf leather for the upper, full leather lining, leather insoles and Goodyear welted soles.  Handmade in Northamptonshire at the Loake factory for Herring Shoes

Available for £155 online at www.herringshoes.co.uk  

Socks: no coloured socks just plain black or grey.

THE OXFORD- The smartest shoe in the pack

With a name like Oxford it couldn’t be other than smart, but we’re talking about dressy smart here. The name derived from when in the 1800’s university students, especially in Oxford, wanted to wear something different to the knee high and ankle boots everyone else was wearing.

It is sometimes called the Balmoral due to its origins starting in Scotland and Ireland. And the French refer to it as a Richelieu. However the Balmoral shoe now is a particular type of Oxford with no seams apart from the toe cap.

The characteristics of an oxford shoe is the slim fit , closed lacing where the shoelace eyelet tabs are stitched underneath the vamp of the shoe, round toes and a cap. This slim fit is good for men with narrower feet and lower insteps

And for a thorough bred shoe, where better to go than Northampton, the shoe capital of Britain? This is home to some of the Best of British shoe manufacturers.  Northampton has been Britain’s classic shoe making centre since Cromwell’s days due to being on the primary trading routes and the abundance supply of oak bark available which was and still is used in tanning.

Trickers Regent Oxford shoe

Trickers have been making shoes since 1829. They use the best available materials including calf upper leather and oak bark tanned soles, and construct their shoes the Goodyear welted way for durability and comfort. From their 1829 collection is the Regent shoe – a classic plain cap oxford shoe in black calf with leather sole. www.trickers.com . But you don’t have to travel all the way to Northampton as Trickers is stocked throughout the UK, the world and online plus they have their own shop in London- 67 Jermyn Street RRP £305.00

  

Lodger's Hamilton Oxford

You’ll make everyone green with envy in the Lodger’s Hamilton oxfords. In military green the almond toe and heel are burnished to give a two tone effect. Price £450 www.lodgersfootwear.co.uk

Or their London shop in 15C Clifford Street London.

If you want to mix touches of continental with your classic then those Italians have the edge. Zanacco the Italian eco-luxury brand have Silvio Sand, a vegetable tanned leather oxford style pair at £365. The lighter sand colour is ideal for the warmer weather. www.zanacco.com

Angelo Galassolattice Oxford

Angelo Galasso brings texture with a mix of lattice and punch hole designs. Price £560 available at his own boutique shop on 8-10 Hans Road London. 0207 584 3978