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May 26, 2015
Lookbook for the Latest Collection, Curated by Stylist Takeshi Nimura | AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co.
AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co.
Focus on Styling: Country Elements Infused into Gentlemanly Style
Lookbook for the Latest Collection by Stylist Tsuyoshi Nimura
The brand "AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co." is helmed by shoe designer Mr. Toshiyuki Takegahara, who pursues "Made in Japan dress shoes" with designs that transcend time, while adhering to the shoemaking techniques of yesteryear. The lookbook for this brand's Spring/Summer 2015 collection has arrived.
Text by Makoto KAJII (OPENERS)
Theme: "GENTRY KOUNTRYMANN"
This season's lookbook, themed "GENTRY KOUNTRYMANN," features styling by Mr. Tsuyoshi Nimura. The visuals blend gentlemanly style with country elements. The collection includes main pieces from "foot the coacher," as well as "AUTHENTIC SHOE & Co." and "SPECTUSSHOECO."
Three Notable Models from foot the coacher
The "HARDER" model from foot the coacher is based on a classic design, enhanced with a glossy finish using python leather. The distinctive pattern, derived from the rare scales of pythons, makes each pair unique.
Furthermore, "THE RESISTANCE SHOES" by foot the coacher are straight-tip shoes that integrate modern functionality into traditional British country footwear. They feature Vibram's "TWEETY" sole from Italy, and the upper leather is tanned using 3M's "SCOTCHGARD" protective treatment, ensuring excellent waterproofing and preserving the leather's beauty for longer.
The "SEMI BROGUE SHOES (RUBBER SOLE)" from foot the coacher are semi-brogue shoes. The classical upper design is complemented by a rubber sole composed of natural crepe and lightweight EVA, a detail worth noting.
Collaboration with "TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloIst."
The "＜F.A.S.t.＞ front lace." from foot the coacher is a collaborative item between this brand and "TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloIst." This second iteration adopts a running shoe style, utilizing a Vibram sole designed for sneakers. Details such as the paneling and material choices reveal a commitment to craftsmanship within its simple design.
The "STUDDED LACELESS SYSTEM" from SPECTUSSHOECO. draws inspiration from slip-on structures like loafers and opera shoes, eliminating laces from sneakers for a laceless design that balances the form of dress shoes with new materials.
The "MOLTON" from AUTHENTIC SHOE&Co. is a straight-tip shoe crafted from box calf leather supplied by Weinheimer, a renowned German tannery celebrated for its high-quality calf leather. Employing a last that pursues minimalism, it presents a silhouette that is both reminiscent of antique shoes and avant-garde in its balance.
Additionally, from "foot the coacher accessory," the lineup includes elegant handmade mountain hats, symbolizing this season's theme "GENTRY KOUNTRYMANN," and jackets inspired by hunting attire.
GALLERY OF AUTHENTIC
2-27-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5412-6908
http://galleryofauthentic.jp