Grenson Fred Boot
David was waiting coffee in hand for a tram on St Kilda Road when we stopped him, wearing a distinctive (& instantly recognisable) pair of Grenson Fred's.
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Chris Hunts Grenson
Alongside Melbourne's resurgence of high quality hand made footwear has come one of the strongest packs of new-school tailors in Mebourne's recent memory. Young craftsmen classically trained with a passion for fabrics, an understanding of what a younger customer wants and a head full of contempory ideas. Chris Edwards is one such tailor. One half of Melbourne tailoring duo Oscar Hunt, Chris is your go-to man when it comes to putting your wardrobe together. He doesn't mind keeping it casual either. Chris wearing Grenson's tan calf Tom oxfords on a balmy evening in Melbourne.
Nick Punch Toe Oxford
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Shoemakers of Melbourne is celebrating it's first birthday today. It's been an amazing year and journey through men's fashion, foibles and footwear. We discussed what post we were going to celebrate our anniversary with, you guys have so much fantastic flair going on, but we decided that the essence of shoemakers and the reason we started this was that our 'typical' Melbourne man and the efforts he's making was actually the hero of the day and the very essence of what shoemakers was all about. Not trying too hard, but not trying too little. So we celebrate today with Nick, our quintessential Melbourne man, taking it easy in the summer heat and making a beautiful pair of calfskin toe-punch oxfords look absolutely effortless.
Barry Humphries in Grenson
Sometimes the stars align - Your path crosses with a stylish gentleman, he's wearing a fine pair of Grenson Dylan's in Cobalt Suede, you ask to take his picture, he agrees & he just so happens to be Barry Humphries. One of Melbourne's most iconic (& sylish) figures, the former Dame Edna character actor was an absolute delight to shoot despite suffering from serious jetlag.
Craig Honey Grenson
We're having a bit of an Australian renaissance this week with all these quality guys relaxing on holidays in Melbourne. The re emergence of this uniquely Australian summer look is a refreshing take on the New York-inspired workwear trends we saw during the winter. We caught up with Craig in Flinders Lane wearing some beautiful hi-shine Grenson boots which could just as easily have come out of a shearing shed in the Victorian Mallee.
Leigh Grenson Glenn
Leigh's a bloke we see around from time to time, and a great example of how all the good things happening in design and product development lately reach our local men. Leigh is a man passionate about the art and quality of craftsmanship, and through the community that is embracing and supporting tailors, bootmakers and craftsman that are focused on quality rather than quantity, normal (that is to say not fashion-fixated) blokes like Leigh are embracing the return of honest and authentic Australian style.
Digger Summer Grenson
Oaks Day
Andy in shoes by Stone
Justin in Armani laceups
Matt in Grenson brogue
David Balenciaga boot
Alexander in Aquila
Tom in suede Loake
Daniel Comme des Garçons
Tommy vintage loafer
Brian Tan Aquila
Scott in Antoine & Stanley
Oaks day is ladies' day at Flemington - for most men the ultimate sartorial motivator. With the sun out, we noticed the most eye catching footwear on the guys who decided to break with traditional racewear & flaunt a bit of personality.
Mike Sharp In Grenson
Kelvin Grenson Archie
Glenn Nubuck Stanley
Glenn wearing Grenson Stanleys
Remy Vintage Grenson
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
Jason Grenson on Collins
Stuart Grenson Longwing
Honor Among Thieves
We've been inspired this year by all the great energy that's coming out of Melbourne despite mainstream press wetting their pants every other day of the week. Some amazing designers, distributors, retailers, artists, chefs and musicians are pushing harder than ever, making the city dynamic and and bringing some fantastic ideas to market. It's amazing to see all the reinvention going on and we've been dropping in to see what some of our friends are up to while we are out and about. Last week we dropped in to see Roy Christou who is in the middle of building Honor Among Thieves, one of the most exciting labels to come out of Melbourne since, well, his last label. Great to hang in the studio for a few hours and watch the guys at work. Roy doesn't mind a decent shoe either so we're always attracted..!! Roy getting his day moving in a Grenson Archie in Burnt Pine.
Marc Grenson Fred V
Jamie Grenson Curt
Not having decided on a good quality leather shoe for the summer is a shame, but no crime. Not having one in the mix now that it's winter is pure madness. The British guys wear the bigger heavier of the brogues through the winter because, a) their weather is pure shit, and b) the shoes with the triple soles, full welts and rubber inlays are just so much more comfortable to drive. Jamie does his best of British and begins the break-in of his new Grenson Curt Derby's, the Range Rover HSE of the footwear world.
Ken Grenson Reinvented
Gerry Nubuck Brogue
