The CVO canvas shoe: Part two, the brands

May 29th 2026

The author in his shoes By Tony Sylvester. Last week, I cracked out some books off the shelf and had a delve into the history of the canvas sneaker, and its place in the summer wardrobe. This was a little continuation of a broader look at Riviera st...

The CVO canvas shoe: Part two, the brands

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I think the short answer is probably not, Mick. This is a derby style, whereas the Asahi you have already is an oxford style. For cultural and design reasons (including that Converse association) the derby feels rather m...

ShoesMay 29th 2026

Reader profile: Cedric

June 17th 2022

Cedric works in the art world, and as such is rarely formal. But he retains an interest in tailoring, has childhood memories of going to Huntsman, and is even talking to Fred Nieddu about his first bespoke. He also has a depth of interest in Americ...

Reader profile: Cedric

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I know what you mean Leif. I would say that, at least in my context, it's more swinging towards the seventies when done well, as basically no one does. If the fit and cut are done well, and perhaps there's a little extra...

Casual clothing - JacketsJune 17th 2022