J.M. Weston Unveils First Sustainable Collection | J.M. WESTON

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FASHION / NEWS
January 30, 2020

J.M. Weston Unveils First Sustainable Collection | J.M. WESTON

J.M. WESTON

Introducing Weston Vintage, Focusing on Sustainability

J.M. WESTON has launched a new project, "Weston Vintage," to further strengthen sustainability in fashion. To commemorate the launch, a presentation was held during the Autumn/Winter 2020 Men's Collection, unveiling the brand's first "Weston Vintage" collection focused on sustainability.

Text by ELESINMETA Yuka

Unwanted Pairs Reborn Through High Craftsmanship: One-of-a-Kind Vintage

With the desire for customers to cherish and wear their shoes for a long time, J.M. Weston has established a repair workshop at its Limoges factory, where approximately 10,000 pairs of shoes are repaired and restored annually.

The new "Weston Vintage" project involves collecting used J.M. Weston shoes, repairing and restoring them at the Limoges workshop, and then selling them as part of the Weston Vintage collection.

These reborn, one-of-a-kind "vintage" shoes will be sequentially released at the brand's stores on the Champs-Élysées and Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris.
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In Tokyo, a selection of the "Weston Vintage" regular collection, along with some one-of-a-kind shoes reimagined by Artistic Image & Culture Director Olivier Saillard, will be available from mid-April.

Donors of unwanted shoes will receive a voucher.
Before Repair → After Repair
At the collection's presentation, held for the first time since the project's launch at the Rue Saint-Honoré store, 27 unique vintage shoes were showcased. These pieces, based on "Weston Vintage," featured the brand's iconic loafers, derbies, and oxfords, each reimagined by Artistic Image & Culture Director Olivier Saillard.
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Reconstructed with unique imagination, they featured designs with scattered paint, large tassels, bold perforations, and tattoo graphics. Intriguingly, the items were given unique names such as "JOHN DES GARCONS," "HEDI SAINT DIOR," and "BARTIN MALANCIAGA."
One-of-a-kind vintage shoes reimagined by Olivier Saillard ©Virgile Guinard
"This presentation has given me a renewed sense of how we engage with fashion and our responsibility," says Olivier Saillard.

"It's all about acting responsibly, conveying a message, and cherishing sustainability, all without compromising style or timeless elegance."
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[VIRGINIA BLOH (RIGHT) / VIRGINIA ABOUT (LEFT)] 180 Signature Loafers in black leather, distinguished by large, multi-colored tassels at the center of the seagull cut.
[VIRGINIA BLOH (RIGHT) / VIRGINIA ABOUT (LEFT)] 180 Signature Loafers in black leather, distinguished by large, multi-colored tassels at the center of the seagull cut.
[TRAILBLAZER] Straight-tip Oxford with perforations, featuring hand-washed color fading and artistic brushwork by an artisan.
[TRAILBLAZER] Straight-tip Oxford with perforations, featuring hand-washed color fading and artistic brushwork by an artisan.
[“ABOUT DE SOI” – RIGHT DOWN TO THE TOES] 180 Signature Loafers characterized by Weston leather in two tones—light and dark brown—and two sets of large tassels.
[“ABOUT DE SOI” – RIGHT DOWN TO THE TOES] 180 Signature Loafers characterized by Weston leather in two tones—light and dark brown—and two sets of large tassels.
[YOU GIVE ME FEVER] Buckle-strap Derby, where buttoned leather gaiters add individuality to a classic model.
[YOU GIVE ME FEVER] Buckle-strap Derby, where buttoned leather gaiters add individuality to a classic model.
[MELANCHOLIC EXCURSUS] Triple-sole Derby featuring buttoned leather gaiters sculpted by an artisan.
[MELANCHOLIC EXCURSUS] Triple-sole Derby featuring buttoned leather gaiters sculpted by an artisan.
[POINT OF NO RETURN] Iconic Golf shoe with reversible suede and smooth leather kilting.
[POINT OF NO RETURN] Iconic Golf shoe with reversible suede and smooth leather kilting.
[STORMY LEATHER] Classic Tassel Loafer with straight, oversized tassels secured to a hand-sewn apron.
[STORMY LEATHER] Classic Tassel Loafer with straight, oversized tassels secured to a hand-sewn apron.
[CORPORAL FOR A DAY] Side-elastic Derby, where random brushwork creates natural white patterns, showcasing craftsmanship.
[CORPORAL FOR A DAY] Side-elastic Derby, where random brushwork creates natural white patterns, showcasing craftsmanship.
[CHAUSSURE OF YOURSELF (FOOL’S MOLD)] 180 Signature Loafer combining chevron patterns etched like tattoos with leather.
[CHAUSSURE OF YOURSELF (FOOL’S MOLD)] 180 Signature Loafer combining chevron patterns etched like tattoos with leather.
[TO TELL THE TRUTH, I’M A LIAR] Straight-tip Oxford with perforations, featuring polished leather with a gradient from brown to black, meticulously crafted by an artisan.
[TO TELL THE TRUTH, I’M A LIAR] Straight-tip Oxford with perforations, featuring polished leather with a gradient from brown to black, meticulously crafted by an artisan.
[HELMUT KLEIN (RIGHT) / CALVIN LANG (LEFT)] Classic Derby with perfect cuts and meticulously hand-punched perforations.
[HELMUT KLEIN (RIGHT) / CALVIN LANG (LEFT)] Classic Derby with perfect cuts and meticulously hand-punched perforations.
[WAX OUTRAGEOUS] Half-Hunt Derby with overlaid gray and black tones, featuring color variations from laces to leather tassels.
[WAX OUTRAGEOUS] Half-Hunt Derby with overlaid gray and black tones, featuring color variations from laces to leather tassels.
[JOHN DES GARCONS] Wingtip Oxford featuring a distinctive polka dot pattern manually drawn on Weston leather.
[JOHN DES GARCONS] Wingtip Oxford featuring a distinctive polka dot pattern manually drawn on Weston leather.
[URBAN CYCLIST] Playful Wingtip Oxford with casual two-tone kilting and traditional perforations.
[URBAN CYCLIST] Playful Wingtip Oxford with casual two-tone kilting and traditional perforations.
[ON THE FRINGE] Lace-up ankle shoe featuring striking kilting in smooth light brown leather.
[ON THE FRINGE] Lace-up ankle shoe featuring striking kilting in smooth light brown leather.
[ROGER GABBANA] Straight-tip Oxford with perforations, featuring hand-dyed amber caps and tassels, layered with polished brown and light brown leather.
[ROGER GABBANA] Straight-tip Oxford with perforations, featuring hand-dyed amber caps and tassels, layered with polished brown and light brown leather.
[HEDI SAINT DIOR] Chelsea boot with polka dot perforations meticulously crafted by hand.
[HEDI SAINT DIOR] Chelsea boot with polka dot perforations meticulously crafted by hand.
[A MYOPIC TAKES TO THE SLOPES] Wingtip Oxford combining traditional four-row kilting with perforations, showcasing skillful leather cutting and bootmaking craftsmanship.
[A MYOPIC TAKES TO THE SLOPES] Wingtip Oxford combining traditional four-row kilting with perforations, showcasing skillful leather cutting and bootmaking craftsmanship.
[DREAM OF ME] 180 Signature Loafer in burgundy leather, distinguished by oversized stitched tassels and etched chevron patterns.
[DREAM OF ME] 180 Signature Loafer in burgundy leather, distinguished by oversized stitched tassels and etched chevron patterns.
[POMPONS DE POMPONS] Perforated Tassel Loafer featuring two original tassels, complemented by brown-toned leather laces and three additional tassels encircling the shoe.
[POMPONS DE POMPONS] Perforated Tassel Loafer featuring two original tassels, complemented by brown-toned leather laces and three additional tassels encircling the shoe.
[BARTIN MALANCIAGA] Wingtip Tassel Loafer with traditional perforations and a striking single black tassel.
[BARTIN MALANCIAGA] Wingtip Tassel Loafer with traditional perforations and a striking single black tassel.
[POOR LUXURY SNEAKER] Wingtip Oxford in black leather with artisan-applied white-colored perforations.
[POOR LUXURY SNEAKER] Wingtip Oxford in black leather with artisan-applied white-colored perforations.
[HIGH CLERGY] Wingtip Oxford with a unique charm, featuring smooth burgundy calfskin and black straps creating a striking contrast.
[HIGH CLERGY] Wingtip Oxford with a unique charm, featuring smooth burgundy calfskin and black straps creating a striking contrast.
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