What I have spent most of the evening looking at….Ring Jacket.
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Amazing idea.
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This is cool – something I try to get across to my clients. Quality is an investment, but so worth it.
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I am sorry I have not been posting as much as I did in the past, I have been working on other projects. I will be making some changes to Sage soon enough, but for now I would like to introduce Molloy & Sons, who produce some of the most beautiful tweed I’ve seen to date. Based in County Donegal, Ireland, it is run by current father and son Sean and Kieran Molloy. They have a pedigree going back over six generations and weave premium tweed from the famous Donegal yarn.
Following a recent conversation, they sent me some images of their tweed, really worth looking at via the link (Here). Enjoy a short film created by filmmakers Jamie Delaney and Keith Nally in collaboration with heritage enthusiast and Acne Paper editor Charlotte Rey.
Molloy & Sons: Heritage Tweed on Nowness.com.
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I get a lot of people sending me emails or popping into see me to get some details on how to care for Cordovan. I always explain, but the best way is to really see how it’s done. This video I found today is quite interesting. The best instructional video I’ve come across. Enjoy…
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I‘ve lovingly mentioned Del Toro a few times. Matthew Chevallard, the creator behind the slippers took time to have a quick chat with me about his brand a while ago. I have a bit of a soft spot for a velvet slipper, adopted from British attire they are noticeable in part of American prep style. Del Toro have some wonderful options. I understand you either love or hate them, but do give the velvet slipper a chance.
-Thanks to Matthew.
Christian: I’m a great fan of your shoes, how did you come to start a charming Velvet Slipper business?
Matthew Chevallard: Basically we wanted some slippers for high school graduation, we inquired at a company called Stubbs in our town and they told us 9-12 months and 850 dollars. That was unfeasible so we decided to strive to find a better solution. Five years later we have finally solidified that mission and are beginning our expansion.
Where are your shoes made?
Handmade outside of Madrid, Spain
What would you say is your personal style?
My personal style is a mix of Italian, Palm Beach and Miami. My favorite brands are Italia independent, Band of Outsiders, YSL, Etro and Ralph.
Any tips?
The only tip I want to emphasize is following your passion and defying the odds and peoples skepticism’s should be a great motivator for any entrepreneur. Take the hardships endured during the learning curve and learn from each mistake as a reason to find a more practical efficient way.
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