A quick note to readers in New York that Leffot will be holding a trunk show for Carréducker on Saturday, May 9. Carréducker makes fine shoes in the UK and, most interestingly, runs courses for those interested in learning how to handmake shoes. The course takes three weeks and costs £1270. Just in case anyone out there wants to get me a present…

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