‘Quotations’ Category
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George Hoby, bootmaker
0April 12, 2018 by Ville Raivio
“Hoby was not only the greatest and most fashionable bootmaker in London, but, in spite of the old adage, ‘Ne …
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Conservatism in men’s clothes
0January 11, 2018 by Ville Raivio
“…let me say here a word about conservatism. It does not mean a stubborn refusal to discard what is old …
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The popularity of quality clothes in Japan
0November 23, 2017 by Ville Raivio
“Analysts estimate that 20 percent of all luxury goods are sold in Japan and another 30 percent to Japanese traveling …
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Walt Whitman on quality shoes
0April 1, 2017 by Ville Raivio
“Probably there is no way to have good and easy boots or shoes, except to have lasts modeled exactly to …
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Dressing up at Harvard
0March 12, 2017 by Ville Raivio
“Harvard lecturer Stephen Shoemaker, whose courses include ‘Harvard’s History and Evolving Religious Identity,’ has been a J. Press customer since …
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