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April 8, 2015
JOHN LOBB | Crafting Your Ideal Pair at This Year's Bespoke Fair (Part 2)
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The 2012 John Lobb BY REQUEST Fair, Second Half Begins! "What If the Shoe Experts Placed an Order..."
Crafting Your "Ideal Pair" with BY REQUEST (Part 2)
Currently underway and receiving rave reviews,John Lobb's ready-to-wearbespoke order "BY REQUEST" fair.This annual event, where you can choose your preferred materials, colors, and soles without the usual 30% surcharge, is now entering its final stretch.
We asked the experts at each John Lobb store, "What kind of model would they customize if they were ordering through BY REQUEST?" and they introduced their "ideal pair". The John Lobb directly managed stores and Osaka Takashimaya present their selections.
(Part 1) here
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Illustrated by OHASHI Miyuki (http://miyukiohashi.net)Photographs by JAMANDFIX
Focus on Models Only Available Through the "BY REQUEST" Fair!
John Lobb Marunouchi Store | A Pair for All Seasons
Model | DARBY2, Color | RED, Material | Museum Calf, Sole | Double Sole
Why did you choose the "DARBY2" model?
This is a model not currently available in stores. The red Museum Calf offers a beautiful, French-inspired hue, making it a pair that truly shines in sunlight. A double sole is the perfect complement to this model, enhancing its contemporary British feel and sophisticated charm.
What are your expectations for the finished product?
I expect this model to be a hit even if it were offered as a standard item. It pairs perfectly not only with suits and jackets with trousers but also with casual summer shorts. I anticipate it will be a versatile pair, suitable for any season.
John Lobb Marunouchi Store
Dates | Friday, November 9 - Tuesday, November 13
3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6390, Fuji Building 1F
Tel. 03-6267-6011
Hours | 11:00 - 19:30 (Sun/Holidays until 18:00)
John Lobb Hilton Plaza Store | A Special Model Only Available This Year
Model | DEAUVILLE, Color | Dark Brown, Material | Museum Calf, Sole | Single Leather Sole
Why did you choose the "DEAUVILLE" model?
This is a special model exclusively available during this year's BY REQUEST fair. It's a refined design with a simple yet striking double buckle. For our Osaka customers seeking versatility from casual to business settings, we selected dark brown Museum Calf with a single leather sole.
What are your expectations for the finished product?
The elegant lines of the No. 7000 last combined with the original buckle create a sophisticated and alluring boot. Its high versatility, suitable for any type of trousers, makes me confident it will be an exceptionally useful pair.
John Lobb Hilton Plaza Store
Dates | Friday, November 9 - Tuesday, November 13
1-8-16 Hilton Plaza East B1F, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001
Tel. 06-6346-3933
Hours | 11:00 - 20:00
John Lobb Nagoya Matsuzakaya Store | Casual Style with Light Blue Suede
Model | LUFFIELD, Color | BLUE, Material | Suede, Sole | Single Leather Sole
Why did you choose the "LUFFIELD" model?
The "LUFFIELD," a plain-toe Derby type, embodies John Lobb's signature elegance. Currently, it's a model exclusively available through the BY REQUEST fair. Instead of dark colors like black or brown, the light blue suede is perfect for a more casual look.
What are your expectations for the finished product?
The simple plain-toe design, when rendered in blue suede, highlights the texture of the material and allows for a variety of expressions of the color blue. I expect customers will appreciate the high quality of John Lobb's suede.
John Lobb Nagoya Matsuzakaya Store
Dates | Friday, November 16 - Tuesday, November 20
3-16-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8403, Matsuzakaya Nagoya Main Building 2F
Tel. 052-264-2190
Hours | 10:00 - 20:00
Osaka Takashimaya | Express Your Individuality with Combinations of Color, Material, and Sole
Model | WILLIAM II BOOT, Color | Chesnut, Material | Museum Calf, Sole | Commando Sole
Why did you choose the "WILLIAM II BOOT" model?
The WILLIAM II BOOT is a particularly popular model at Takashimaya. By combining the light-toned Chesnut Museum Calf with a substantial Commando sole, I believe we can achieve a more casual aesthetic.
What are your expectations for the finished product?
I expect it to be a model with a different feel compared to the WILLIAM II BOOT currently offered in stores. The substantial Commando sole will result in a pair that truly embodies the Osaka style.
Osaka Takashimaya
Dates | Friday, November 16 - Tuesday, November 20
5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-8501, Osaka Takashimaya 2F
Tel. 06-6631-1101 (Main)
Hours | 10:00 - 20:30
John Lobb Japan
Tel. 03-6267-6010
http://www.johnlobb.com/jp













