In this short video retailers in The Strand Arcade talk about their experiences dealing with covid in 2020. The ups and the downs as well as the highlights and joy of this year.
This short video depicts some of the processes used by prisoners making shoes at old Dubbo gaol. The gaol is now a museum. As a visitor when you peer into the jail cell you will see this video playing reproducing the shoemaking techniques of yore.
There’s a vast variety of shoe styles for women, each with their own identity and history. The wide array of women's shoe styles can sometimes leave us a little confused as to what's what, and when certain women's shoe types should be worn.
We are experimenting with materials that can reduce the environmental impact in collaboration with a sustainable consultancy called "Sustainable Pineapple" who are helping small businesses to become more ethical, by using materials such as pineapple, orange skin and cactus.
This is the third blog in our 4 part series on slow fashion.The sustainable feature of bespoke handmade shoes is fit. Factory made shoes do not always fit, this is why 70% of people surveyed said they own shoes that do not fit.
This is the second of our four part series on sustainable and slow fashion.Here we discuss the pros and cons of handmade shoes versus factory made. In the previous article we discussed the environmental impact of mass produced fast fashion and how it differs from sustainable fashion, if you missed it you can read the article on our blog.
As part of our purpose of offering high quality shoes we have started exploring sustainable materials. This is the first of a 4 part series on sustainable and slow fashion, a subject Andrew is passionate about.
We take you through a step by step guide to leather shoe cleaning . There are five basic steps . 1 Clean off loose dirt . 2. Use a good quality polish . 3. let polish dry 4. brush buff the leather . 5. Give your shoes a final polish again .
SPECIAL INSTORE EVENT: Thursday 28 November 5.30pm-7.30pm . Shop 121, 2nd Floor, The strand arcade 412 George st Sydney . Be our guest & enjoy a selection of whiskies with light refreshments We are excited to invite you to experience the synergies between A.McDonald shoemaker and Balvenie distilleries in creating the distinctive character of handmade shoes and finest whisky.
An icon of generations, the desert boot has become a staple of men's wardrobes across the globe. So how do you take care of them? What are the defining features of this design? And where does it even come from?
In this guide, we take a look at the most prominent men's business shoes and lead you through the associated expectations of each style. What should you wear to work an event and casual Friday drinks? Should you keep it relaxed or formal? We will investigate fine leathers and soles for dancing, your complete guide to choosing the best men's business shoes.
