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August 16, 2010
It’s On eBay Bottega Veneta Wingtips I’m not usually into non-traditional shoes, but man, these are absolutely beautiful. $300 or Best Offer

It’s On eBay

Bottega Veneta Wingtips

I’m not usually into non-traditional shoes, but man, these are absolutely beautiful.

$300 or Best Offer

Posted in It's On eBay Wingtips Bottega Veneta Shoes
April 26, 2010
It’s On eBay Brooks Brothers Black Fleece (by Alden) Shell Cordovan Longwings (Sz. 11) Starts at $499 (or Buy It Now $549.99), ends Sunday

It’s On eBay

Brooks Brothers Black Fleece (by Alden) Shell Cordovan Longwings (Sz. 11)

Starts at $499 (or Buy It Now $549.99), ends Sunday

Posted in It's On eBay Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Shoes Wingtips Alden Shell Cordovan
April 3, 2010
It’s On eBay Vintage Nettleton Shell Cordovan Longwings The shell cordovan is easy to recognize - see how the leather rolls, rather than creasing?  Shell is the leather from the rump of a horse; it’s quite expensive but exceptionally durable, and almost never needs more than a brushing to shine.  Nettleton were an American manufacturer who ceased production in the 80s, though the name was licensed for a bit thereafter.  High quality shoes. Buy it Now for $149.99

It’s On eBay

Vintage Nettleton Shell Cordovan Longwings

The shell cordovan is easy to recognize - see how the leather rolls, rather than creasing?  Shell is the leather from the rump of a horse; it’s quite expensive but exceptionally durable, and almost never needs more than a brushing to shine.  Nettleton were an American manufacturer who ceased production in the 80s, though the name was licensed for a bit thereafter.  High quality shoes.

Buy it Now for $149.99

Posted in It's On eBay Shoes Wingtips Longwings Nettleton Vintage Shell Cordovan
November 21, 2009
It’s On Ebay Church’s Spectator Wingtips How great are these Church’s spectators?  They’d look great in the summer with a cream-colored suit.  More shoes for your spring lunch on the White House lawn. Starts at $80.99, ends Monday

It’s On Ebay

Church’s Spectator Wingtips

How great are these Church’s spectators?  They’d look great in the summer with a cream-colored suit.  More shoes for your spring lunch on the White House lawn.

Starts at $80.99, ends Monday

Posted in It's On Ebay Church's Shoes Spectators Wingtips England
November 2, 2009
Some things to note about a lovely outfit from Andrew in Atlanta: The weight of the trousers (and their sizable cuffs) is consonant with the blanket-weight coat and its large, bold pattern. Similarly, heavy wingtips stand up to the weight of the pants and their cuffs. The tie pattern is different enough from the coat pattern (and simple enough) that they do not compete for attention. The square adds a bit more color without being demanding (or matching the tie). The coat, despite its weight, has a lovely shape without being tight.  Note the graceful waist suppression. This is what fall should look like.

Some things to note about a lovely outfit from Andrew in Atlanta:

  • The weight of the trousers (and their sizable cuffs) is consonant with the blanket-weight coat and its large, bold pattern.
  • Similarly, heavy wingtips stand up to the weight of the pants and their cuffs.
  • The tie pattern is different enough from the coat pattern (and simple enough) that they do not compete for attention.
  • The square adds a bit more color without being demanding (or matching the tie).
  • The coat, despite its weight, has a lovely shape without being tight.  Note the graceful waist suppression.

This is what fall should look like.

Posted in Fall Patterns Wingtips Looks