An Interview with Riccardo Zhang, Co-Founder of Sartoria Dei Solari

The name ZHANG Renjie may not be familiar to you, while the name Riccardo Zhang is actually very active on social media, such as Red. So, what is so special about him? He is the only one of two tailors who has overseas working experience rather than study experience in the field of bespoke suits

An Interview with LI Yao, Co-founder of The Refinery

The Refinery, or TR for short, is arguably one of the most well-known Chinese brands in classic menswear community, and its staple products are not suits. The co-founder LI Yao is considered a pioneer in this domestic consumer field. From the day I liked this category, I have heard the name of TR and the

An Interview with Yusuke Oishi, Founder of RYAMAR

Japan may consume most dress shoes annually in the world, almost every shoe brand you know in the market cannot miss Japan. In Japan, bespoke shoemakers are numerous and all top level, besides, Ready to Wear brands are countless as well. RAYMAR is the latest creation with unbeatable value. It is a great honour to

An Interview with Sevan Minasian, the Founder of ClassicShoesForMen

Sven Minasian is a very special gentleman who not only loves donning dress shoes but also collecting dress shoes. I always share a concept that dress shoes are useful art works, and Mr. Minasian’s collection is the cream of the ice. You can visit his website https://classicshoesformen.com/ to check a lot of fantastic shoes such

An Interview with German Bespoke Shoemaker Louis Lampertsdörfer, Founder of Mogada

Mogada is a Munich based Germany bespoke shoemaker, I came across its astonishing shoes on Instagram. I didn’t know much about it such as the people behind, the history or its reputation domestically. I shamelessly asked to have an interview to know more, and was warmly welcomed by the founder, Louis Lampertsdörfer. I surprisingly found

An Interview with Vietnamese bespoke shoemaker Lee Trung, aka Ichigoichie Shoemaker

Lee Trung, the Vietnamese bespoke shoemaker, aka Ichigoichie Shoemaker was introduced to me by Instagram KOL Thunder_March, except his shoes are finely made, the artful expression is also impressive. There are several rising Vietnamese bespoke shoemakers, and I feel Lee Trung is very understated but truly enjoying the crafts itself. It is a great honour

An Interview with bespoke shoemaker Alfio Bruschi, founder of L.AB di Alfio Bruschi

Alfio Bruschi is an Italian bespoke shoemaker based in Montegranaro, Marche region where is the shoemaking capital in Italy. His works are quite experimental and characteristic. I am curious about his journey and why he receives worldly fame after several years set up of his own brand. It is a pleasure discussion with Alfio Bruschi.