Paolo Mariani on His Passion for Shoemaking | BOTTEGA PAOLO MARIANI Gallery
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July 2, 2015

Paolo Mariani on His Passion for Shoemaking | BOTTEGA PAOLO MARIANI Gallery

Paolo Mariani visits Japan for the first time. The interview takes place at the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Boots made with the Norwegian welted construction. Approximately 500 hand stitches join the upper and sole.
In addition to dress shoes, sporty footwear like mountain boots are also available.
To prevent shoes from touching inside a single box, Bottega Paolo Mariani provides two boxes, one for each shoe.
The second shoe from the left is a crocodile loafer, finished with a unique color for a modern feel.
These are inner-welted dress shoes, colored with a proprietary dye blending Bordeaux and mustard.
The outer-welted shoes, made of suede, are characterized by their elegant finish.
When asked about his impression of Japan, Paolo says, "I find Japan calmer than Italy. It's different from the slightly chaotic feel of Italy (laughs)."
Paolo explains the reason for separate boxes: "Even the friction from shoes touching each other can cause damage, so this is to cherish each pair."
The leather for the upper of the shoe introduced in the second photo is from Kudu, an antelope-like animal native to Africa, known for its distinctive leather texture.
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Paolo Mariani on His Passion for Shoemaking | BOTTEGA PAOLO MARIANI Gallery

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