An Interview with FU Jie, Founder of Yearn Shoemaker/SLIMSHOES

FU Jie is the founder of the SLIMSHOES brand, which was established in 2018. SLIMSHOES/Yearn Shoemaker is a brand based in Chengdu, At present, there are two physical stores in Chengdu, and there are also online stores on Taobao. The UK haberdashery Arterton is carrying them to showcase to discerning customers in Europe. Main players

My Shoe Collection – James from Yearn Shoemaker/SLIMSHOES

I have unboxed this pair here, and this post mainly focuses on experience. Yearn Shoemaker is known by SLIMSHOES domestically in China. The concept is better reflected by the latter one as it wants to accommodate Asian wider feet without sacrificing slim and elegant feeling of dress shoes. Later on, I found they are also

Unboxing Double Monk Pony from Yearn Shoemaker/SLIMSHOES

Yearn Shoemaker has gained a lot of attention globally because of its handmade specification and retailer in UK, Arterton. In China, Yearn Shoemaker uses the brand SLIMSHOES to emphasize their shoes are slim looking while generous in fitting. In my opinion, what sets Yearn Shoemaker apart is not that they are handwelted and handstitched, but

Unboxing Thomas from SLIMSHOES/Yearn Shoemaker

SLIMSHOES is the domestic brand of Yearn Shoemaker which is more well known globally. Unlike most shoemakers in this niche market, SLIMSHOES opened mono-brand boutique since the beginning. Two shops locate in premium department stores. This is my first pair of SLIMSHOES/Yearn Shoemaker, let us have a look. Post Views: 3,190

Model Archive – SLIMSHOES

A fairly new brand from Chengdu China. Most Chinese shoemakers are based in Shanghai and Guangzhou, even Beijing has some, but in the West China, SLIMSHOES is the one which cannot be neglected. The selling point is fully handcrafted, handwelted and handstiched outsole, and the price is only 400 USD. for one level up, 650

Unboxing Balmoral Oxford from Badia

I have unboxed two pairs of Badia, one loafer and one oxford. Maybe known to some, the founder of Badia, JIANG Daoyuan is classmate of ZHAO Ruoda in Stefano Bemer studio, and the latter is the factory manager of Mattina. So when Badia first released, many can tell their shoes are so close looking. Later

Lovely Loafers from China

Loafers have very extreme inclinations, one side feels loafers are slipper and should only be worn inhouse, the other says loafer is stylish and combines with every outfit effortlessly. In China, loafers gain unmatchable position as No. 1 for its convenience, so every brand has to release loafers no matter they like it or not.