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DEFINITIVE TOUCH

A Record of Menswear. 2009–2014.

Topic

Derby

Acne ‘Askin’ Cap Toe Derby Shoe
Footwear

Acne ‘Askin’ Cap Toe Derby Shoe

This luxe take on a classic derby shoe from Acne is typical of their iconic minimalist approach to design. Handmade in Italy…

November 16, 2014

Yuketen Walker Derby Shoe
Footwear

Yuketen Walker Derby Shoe

A fundamental feature of any Yuketen collection is dedication to exceptional materials and construction. The offerings for Spring/Summer 2014 definitely do not…

October 24, 2014

Paul Smith “Robin” Leather Derby Shoe
Footwear

Paul Smith “Robin” Leather Derby Shoe

Paul Smith’s high-shine leather Derby shoes evoke the mod silhouettes of 1960s London, with a slick narrow toe and minimalist detailing. This…

May 20, 2013

Rain Man Japan 2013 Footwear Collection
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Rain Man Japan 2013 Footwear Collection

Japanese brand Rain Man has taken to task the problem of how to look good when the rain starts falling. So often,…

May 3, 2013

Dries Van Noten Derby Shoe in Black/Camouflage
Footwear

Dries Van Noten Derby Shoe in Black/Camouflage

Belgian designer Dries Van Noten introduces his take on the classic leather Derby shoe, injecting some flare with a minimal but eye-catching…

February 25, 2013

Jil Sander Leather Derby Shoe
Footwear

Jil Sander Leather Derby Shoe

These ivory leather Derby shoes from Jil Sander are an elegant footwear option. Striking in their simplicity, this lace-up pair is sure…

April 12, 2012

Mark McNairy for Tres Bien Shop ‘Brown Waxy Wholecut’
Footwear

Mark McNairy for Tres Bien Shop ‘Brown Waxy Wholecut’

Mark McNairy has continued his relationship with retailer Tres Bien Shop, creating this beautiful collaborative Waxy Brown Wholecut shoe. Featuring a 100%…

March 16, 2012

Buttero Spring/Summer 2012 Round Toe Derby Shoe
Footwear

Buttero Spring/Summer 2012 Round Toe Derby Shoe

Buttero delivers quality and class on a constant basis, with the Round Toe Derby Shoe being no exception to their esteemed reputation.…

February 21, 2012

Stussy x Vanishing Elephant Tan Leather Derby
Footwear

Stussy x Vanishing Elephant Tan Leather Derby

Sydney-based label Vanishing Elephant has teamed up with iconic streetwear brand Stussy to create this minimal Tan leather Derby. Made of premium…

December 5, 2011

Buttero x Por Vocacao Derby Shoes
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Buttero x Por Vocacao Derby Shoes

Buttero and Por Vacacao have collaborated for the first time on a timeless looking shoe. These Italian handmade Derby Shoes feature finely…

November 17, 2011

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