Tonight I am on a promise.......

I am very late off the mark today, I do apologise. Resting after the exhaustion of yesterdays titanic blog about JM Williams – no-one told me this malarkey would be so time consuming! It is 4.15 in the morning GMT so will TRY to keep todays (nights?) blog shorter.

SANDALS? IN LONDON? DO ME A FAVOUR!

Todays blog is dedicated to a lovely Goodall’s customer. They live in a very affluent area in central London, UK they are money rich and time poor as well as being new to town, (hailing from Abu Dhabi) so have no idea where to go to look at enhancing their shoe collection, most of their footwear at present is sandal based and not suited to the frequent inclement conditions in Britain, with the climate like it is at present I think fishing waders could be the only solution.

SHHH….. IT’S INSIDER TRADING

The good news is when it comes to mens shoes in particular, London is where it’s at, so why not start with those luscious brogues? I have also included an insider contact, so as to get the very best service. The stores that I am always first to visit are;

John Lobb, St James Street,
Contact: William Hunter Lobb
Not to be confused with John Lobb, Jermyn Street, which is RTW, these are bespoke all the way! The best bar none. Expect a 8 month waiting time.

Lodger Footwear, Clifford Street, Mayfair
Contact: Nathan Brown/Clement
A very interesting range of both modern and classical pieces. This is all RTW, (ready to wear) so are cheaper. Expect attentive spot on service.

Brioni, Bruton Street, Mayfair
Contact: Andrea Fiore – Great Grandson of Brioni founder
A little piece of Italy in the heart of London. Beautiful shop, continental style shoes designed for the discerning international gentleman. Expect a style one stop shop.

ONE AT A TIME LADIES PLEASE….

Harrods, Old Brompton Road
Contact: Maurice
In truth this could have also gone in the mens section too. A massive range of fabulous shoes, everything from court shoes, pumps and kitten heels, with almost all the major names in attendance makes it any shoe lovers paradise.

Harvey Nichols, Old Brompton Road
Contact: Helen McManus
My personal favourite this one. Virtually next door to Harrods (sometimes location executives get it SO right) but wins for customer service and more edgy ranges. If, you don’t come out of this store £100’s of lighter I’ll eat my Gaziano’s!

Manolo Blahnik, 49-51 Old Church Street, Chelsea
Contact: Stephen
A visit to Chelsea wouldn’t be the same without a shopping here. Shoe designer to the stars, take in his international flagship store and feel just that little bit more glamorous.
Having now fulfilled my promise it is ‘off to bed and perchance to dream’

Happy shopping

Drew