The Mario Bemer USA Unboxing has been long overdue as I have been more than swamped these past two months. But, I finally had some time to knock it all and be
Unique Tassel Loafers by Paolo Scafora
These Paolo Scafora tassel loafers hit the spot on every level. They are unique and elegant. Subtle yet different. That is the beauty of good design coupled
Mario Bemer – The Man, Not The Brand
Mario Bemer has had a rocky road since his brother passed away around 10 years ago. Having worked with Stefano as his right-hand man throughout Stefano's
Stefano Bemer 40th Anniversary: New Shop NYC
Stefano Bemer celebrates its 40th Anniversary in the month of June 2023. Leading up to this big celebration, Stefano Bemer has been making a lot of moves in the
Santoni SS2023 Collection
I have always had a love/hate for Santoni shoes. Mainly I hate the fact they don't make shoes the way I know they can, as their 'mass market' models. Instead,
Interview: Tommaso Melani of Stefano Bemer
Meet Tommaso Melani. He is the owner of Stefano Bemer and, for me, the credit to where that name is today. His is a story that I hold dear as I always felt that
The Recycled Shoe
Recycled shoes are becoming a thing, just as much as say vegan shoes are. Many companies are trying to go sustainable by finding ways to create products from
Barbanera Opens Retail Shop In Milan
If there ever was a story about taking your passions and turning them into a menswear brand, that story would revolve around Barbanera as they have managed to
Black Friday Sales 2022
Black Friday has begun! At least for most brands, that is. I know that you just want to get to the nitty gritty so let us take a look below at some
Suede Wholecut Oxford by Paolo Scafora
I have always loved the idea of a suede wholecut oxford. Its oxymoronic nature always appealed to me. I don't often wear wholecut oxfords in calfskin
The Brogue of all Brogues
Paolo Scafora has made what looks like the most complex pattern ever made, at least for a RTW production-style shoe. I thought that the tarsal brogue was the
Ascot Shoes – Shanghai Kiltie Single Monk II
I have always loved a shoe with a kilt on it, whether it was loafers, monkstraps, or any other type of shoe that works it into their pattern. Yet I feel like it
Up Close Details Series – Stefano Bemer ‘Tradizione’ Line
Here we take a closer look at Stefano Bemer's Tradizione line, their highest grade form of 'RTW' shoemaking, just below their bespoke program. Seeing
Unboxing Series – Stefano Bemer Tradizione
Here we unbox a pair of Stefano Bemer's highest-grade form of RTW style shoes in their fully handmade 'Tradizione' Line. This is the cream of the crop
The Official Report On The London Super Trunk Show 2022
**** PLEASE NOTE, THAT THIS IS A VERY LONG POST WITH A LOT OF CONTENT AND INFO. ALL ORIGINAL WORDS BY JESPER OF SHOEGAZING. ANYTHING I WRITE IN ADDITION
Up Close Details Series – Stefano Bemer ‘Clasica’ Collection
Here we look a bit more closely at a pair of Stefano Bemer's 'Classica' Collection, one of three of their shoe lines on offer, and what makes this line so
Unboxing Series – Stefano Bemer ‘Classica’ Collection
Here I unbox a pair of Stefano Bemer's Classica Collection, one of three of their shoe lines on offer. This is what would be considered the 'middle'
Up Close Details Series – Stefano Bemer ‘Essenziale’ Collection
Here we take a closer look at Stefano Bemer 's entry-level shoe range: the Essenziale collection. It goes without saying that if these are the basic shoes
Unboxing Series – Stefano Bemer ‘Essenziale’ Collection
Here I unbox a pair of Stefano Bemer's Essenziale Collection, one of three of their shoe lines on offer. Stefano Bemer has a special place in my heart
Video: Up Close Details Series – Salvatore Ferragamo ‘Tramezza’ Line
Here we take a closer look at Ferragamo's answer to high-quality welted shoes, in their ‘Tramezza’ Line made by famous Napolitano Shoemaker Paolo Scafora.
Unboxing Series: Salvatore Ferragamo ‘Tramezza’ Line – Video
Here we take a look at Ferragamo's answer to high-quality welted shoes, in their 'Tramezza' Line made by famous Napolitano Shoemaker Paolo Scafora. And
Norwegian Welted Cordovan Stompers for Skoaktiebolaget
If your goal is to have shoes that could potentially last you the rest of your and maybe even your children's too, then Norwegian welted cordovan shoes will be
Video Series – Up Close Details – Paolo Scafora
Here we take a look at Paolo Scafora's exquisite footwear and the details that make his footwear so unique. One of the kings of construction there is no
Commando Soles – The Latest Trend
There is nothing new about Commando soles. They have been around for the longest time. But what is new is the fact that they are gaining momentum in
