Grenson x Barbour

Readers, two of England's most iconic heritage brands. Six iconic shoes for Fall/Winter '11. Barbour and Grenson have created this collection of Brogue, Brogue Boots, and a Military Boot.

#MadeInEngland

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Mean Shoe Game: Ed Westwick

Meet Ed Westwick, of Gossip Girl and Chalet Girl fame. The character he is best known for (Charles 'Chuck' Bass) is a completely different being altogether who may grace the 'Mean Shoe Game' postings in weeks to come, but for now let us concentrate on the non-fictional Westwick.

Take note of his footwear allies.

• The Tasslled Loafer
• The Penny Loafer
• The Trainer 
• The Military Boot

I personally like the non-fictional actors who have style, as opposed to the characters they play, who are styled. Ed Westwick sums this up.

#xoxo

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Dr. Sole

'Who's The Dr. They Told You To Go See?'
Dr. Martens. They're becoming a staple boot, purely on merit and their simplicity, and these guys making them look fresh. Thick soled boot. Patent upper. Wild array of colourways. They look like they'll take a while to break in. Go vintage. Simple.

A Suit and a Sole

'So now your [ ] dressing up, man do what you do,
I got style, pimp, it's more than just the suit and the shoe...' 
Seems that Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. had it spot on. Apparently its wedding/formal season. Invest in some good soles for that suit.

S&S