1. Oxxford Clothes Factory Visit

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    March 31, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Today’s link leads to Allplaidout, whose writer-at-large has shared some snaps from his visit to Oxxford. http://allplaidout.com/2010/04/factory-visit-oxxford-clothes/


  2. Shoe Gemming Construction

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    March 31, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Gemming is a construction method widely used by shoe factories since the 1950’s. In fully handmade shoes the cordwainer pierces …
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  3. Interview with José Albaladejo Pujadas

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    March 29, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    ‘José Albaladejo, 74 years old [this text was first published two years ago] and I have been working with shoes …
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  4. Wildean Spirit

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    March 28, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    “The paradoxes of the Preppy Look – it is simultaneously bold & conservative, modern & traditional, relaxed & contrived, safe …
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  5. Interview with James Sleater

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    March 28, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    “Age 32, Owner and Director at Cad & The Dandy. I was fortunate to have gotten my elementary education at Stowe …
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