Shoemakers Exhibition Launch

The  shoemakersofmelbourne.com street style blog has been accepted into the cultural program for this year's L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, so come down & have a beer on us at St Ali cafe this coming Friday evening, the 8th March 2013 (6-9pm) to launch our photographic exhibition, especially if you're one of the guys we've chased down on the street this year for a photo.

RSVP's are essential, but guests are welcome, so email back with numbers to  contact@shoemakersofmelbourne.com

LOCATION: St Ali - 12-18 Yarra Pl  South Melbourne VIC 3205

DATE: Friday 8th March 2013

TIME: Any time between 6-9pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

VRC Spring Racing launch

The 1965 Melbourne Cup, won by the immortal Bart Cumming's-trained Lightfingers

Melbourne style icon Hal Salter wearing Lloyds

Henry Bucks Managing Director Tim Cecil wearing Church's

Mark wearing Loake Knightsbridge

Milliner Brett Morley wearing boots by John Richmond

Andrew wearing Church's

The Victorian Racing Club held their annual Spring Racing launch at Henry Bucks' flagship store on Collins Street this week.  As well as some magnificant suits, VRC Members arrived in some beautiful footwear and reminded Shoemakers just how fun this year's Spring Racing Carnival is going to be!

MSFW Designer Runway 3

Clothing by From Britten P/L & shoes by New Balance

Clothing by Limedrop & shoes by Dr Martens

Clothing by Strateas Carlucci

Clothing by Leopold, shoes by Sperry

Clothing by Nobody & shoes by Dr Martens

MSFW Designer Runway 2

Clothing by Arthur Galan

Looks like Melbourne menswear designers' fascination with all things Italian continue.  These ultra thin footwear silhouettes we're seeing this week look great with such finely cut suits, but so hard to wear for so many Aussie guys.  A lot different to what we are seeing in London and Paris where there is some real construction and grunt in the footwear, and a lot more muscle on the blokes

The Wolf & I

Bar co-owner Jannick in d.co

Dominic in Paul Smith

Kevin in Samsoe

Marc in Loake Monkstraps

Casper in Samsoe

While the flash of Spring Fashion Week was carrying on in the city behind them, a bunch of Melbourne's well connected locals got together to 'wet the head' of new pub The Wolf & I in Chapel Street, Windsor.   Shoemakers stopped in for a quick visit and spotted a few very likely Melbourne lads and some very decent footwear.  Things looked like they were warming up for a stellar evening

MSFW Day 1

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week @City Square opening runway show from David Jones, showcasing looks for the Spring Racing season.

Beggar Man x Henry Bucks

It was an eclectic get together last night in Henry Bucks on Collins Street to celebrate the launch of their new collaboration with iconic Melbourne footwear retailer Beggar Man Thief.  Some of Melbourne's young designers, shoemakers, journalists and bloggers mixed it with some of the city's fashion establishment & there was no lack of energy and passion in the room for fine footwear!

Sam in Denim Warrior

James from Up There in Paul Smith

James Cecil in Grenson Kirk

Christian Kimber in Christian Kimber

Jason in Yuketen Chukka

Justin in Loake Buckingham

Matilda in Andrea Chenier

Tarang relaxed in Church's

Navin in Grenson Stanley Nubuck

Brendon in Yuketen's Country Ranger

Keiran preppy in Grenson Tom

Vanishing Elephant SS12

It's always a lot of fun when the Vanishing Elephant boys put a turn on.  Excited to preview their SS12 collection, the sneaky Thursday night get together at their QV store was full of good people, great conversation and of course some fine footwear!

Tim in Vanishing Elephant woven derby

Feit Hand-sewn Stitch-down Boot

Ben in Prada

Cam in Gram