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.

An Interview with Victor Besnard, owner of Besnard

Besnard is a heritage menswear brand dedicated to crafting timeless clothing of exceptional quality from Netherland. Founded by the current owner, Victor Besnard’s ancestor as a bespoke tailoring house, Victor revived it into a high quality and handmade ready-to-wear brand bringing soft Neapolitan tailoring to more classic menswear connoisseurs.  It is a great honour to

An Interview with Winston Liang (Thunder March)

There are many KOLs in dress shoe community, such as the leaders, Justin FitzPatrick and Jesper Ingevaldsson, but if one needs to be picked to represent the voice of Asia, Thunder March (Instagram: @Thunder_March) may not have any opponents on the horizon. Although he does not only procure from Asian shoemakers, he definitely showcased a

An Interview with Japanese Bespoke Shoemaker Kenjiro Kawashima

Kenjiro Kawashima is the third place in 2022 shoemaking championship and many shoe enthusiasts know his name long before this contest as he worked with famed bespoke shoemaker Norman Vilalta for some time. Not many know that a big portion of astonishing and breath taking shoes presented by NormanVilalta was designed by Mr. Kawashima. We