JOHN LOBB | Crafting Your Ideal Pair at This Year's Bespoke Fair (Part 1)
2012 John Lobb BY REQUEST Fair, Now Open
What If Shoe Experts Ordered for Themselves?
Crafting Your Ideal Pair with BY REQUEST (Part 1)
Held with great acclaim from October to November,John Lobb's ready-to-wear collectionBY REQUEST pattern order fairThis feature visualizes the "ideal pair" that shoe experts from each John Lobb store would customize through BY REQUEST. In this first installment, we introduce the orders from three stores, along with Mr. Makoto Kurashima from John Lobb Japan.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Illustrated by OHASHI Miyuki (http://miyukiohashi.net)
What Would You Create in This Once-a-Year, No-Extra-Charge Pattern Order?
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store | Adding a Modern Touch to Classic Elegance
Model | CHAPEL, Color | DEEP BLUE, Material | Misty Calf, Sole | Single Leather Sole
Why did you choose the CHAPEL model?
I chose the CHAPEL model because our customers at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi have consistently shown overwhelming support for it, and I wanted to see a variation. By selecting deep blue, I felt it would offer an elegant, modern interpretation while retaining the model's classic essence.
What are your expectations for the finished product?
I expect these shoes to become the "modern classic" that can be worn not only with suits but also in casual settings, adding a refined touch to any occasion.
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
Dates | October 26 (Fri) - October 30 (Tue)
1-4-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3241-3311 (General Inquiries)
Hours | 10:00 - 20:00
United Arrows Ginza Store | A Perfect Match for UA's Seasonal Theme
Model | WILLIAM, Color | Midnight, Material | Suede, Sole | Commando Sole
Why did you choose the WILLIAM model?
Our recommended model at United Arrows Ginza is the double monk strap shoe, WILLIAM. The double sole offers a robust, British feel, and its classic design is highly popular among UA staff.
What are your expectations for the finished product?
Especially at the Ginza store, the WILLIAM's moderate casualness and versatility—pairing well with suits as well as jackets and trousers—have been popular since opening. It also complements the "British Preppy" style, which is UA's theme for the Autumn/Winter season.
United Arrows Ginza Store
Dates | October 26 (Fri) - October 30 (Tue)
2-2-14 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Marronnier Gate B1, 1F #B101b, 101
Hours | 11:00 - 21:00
Tel. 03-3562-7798
http://www.united-arrows.jp/
John Lobb Iwataya Fukuoka Store | A Model Only Available Through By Request
Model | TUDOR, Color | PEWTER, Material | Suede, Sole | Single Leather Sole
Why did you choose the TUDOR model?
The TUDOR in suede is currently available only through By Request. I deliberately chose pewter for its modern feel.
What are your expectations for the finished product?
I expect these shoes to be versatile, suitable for a wide range of occasions from casual to business. They should also pair well with a more modern, stylish look.
John Lobb Iwataya Fukuoka Store
Dates | November 2 (Fri) - November 6 (Tue)
Iwataya Main Building 5F, 2-5-35 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Tel. 092-718-1920
Hours | 10:00 - 20:00
John Lobb Japan Product Manager Makoto Kurashima | Discovering New Charm in the PHILIP II
Model | PHILIP II, Color | Parisian Brown, Material | Museum Calf, Sole | Single Leather Sole
Why did you choose the PHILIP II model?
The PHILIP II is a model with a refined design, recommended not only for business but also for formal occasions. However, by choosing a Parisian brown, which is a shade lighter than the usual black or dark brown available in stores, the shoes appear more lighthearted. It's a unique and beautiful color with a distinct orange nuance, rarely seen elsewhere.
What are your expectations for the finished product?
I believe we will discover a new facet of the PHILIP II. I look forward to enjoying a sophisticated, noble casual style by pairing them with trousers in off-white or light gray.
John Lobb Marunouchi Store
Dates | November 9 (Fri) - November 13 (Tue)
1F Fuji Building, 3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6267-6011
Hours | 11:00 - 19:30 (Sun/Holidays - 18:00)
2012 John Lobb BY REQUEST Fair
Store and Date Information
October 26 (Fri) - October 30 (Tue) | Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store / United Arrows Ginza Store
November 2 (Fri) - November 6 (Tue) | Yokohama Sogo / John Lobb Iwataya Fukuoka Store
November 9 (Fri) - November 13 (Tue) | John Lobb Marunouchi Store / John Lobb Hilton Plaza Store
November 16 (Fri) - November 20 (Tue) | John Lobb Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store / Osaka Takashimaya
John Lobb Japan
Tel. 03-6267-6010
http://www.johnlobb.com/jp












