Recently...

Mr. Hare has been watching the rise of the Saddle shoe as it has crept back into shoe consciousness over the last two seasons but only this, Lodgers shoe of the month this month, has got me springlike. Mr. Hare also had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Nathan Brown, Managing Director of Lodger wen I visited the store in Clifford Street. Mr. Brown is a shoe guy, just like Mr. Hare. We both get excited by construction and playing with the classic rules of shoe thinking. I strongly urge you to check out his operation.Mr. Hare is not a convert to the whole manbag thing despite having some very close blogging friends who are classified protagonists. After all, I have pockets for that shit.
But this little mantote thing from Prada could easily out me.

Speaking of stuff to go in my pockets... MMM! C.R.E.A.M Get the money! Dollar Dollar bills y'all!

Everyone knows that YSL is my Nizzle and like I was saying before, I am not really that type of guy but as an overnight hand baggage deal I could fit adequate shoes and aparel in here to get a hustler through a bank holiday.

Back in the days when Mr. Hare was a young Buck he used to work for Joe Casely Hayford so Mr. Hare is well aware of the mans divine powers of style. Joe was the slickest brother I ever met in the flesh. Maria his wife was a force of nature. Now they are joined at the family biz by little Charlie CH who seems to have re invigorated a little spring in the old man's step. These are possibly the coolest loafers I have seen this year and I wish I had designed them myself.

If you are reading this Joe, Charlie, Maria...we should hook up!

Browns Sugar

What Mr. Hare is about to share with you may temporarily pin the economy to it's downward trend until the end of January 09.

Browns are opening a 12,000sqft stand alone shoe store in what was formerly known as Browns Bride. (63 Brook Street W1, opposite Claridges) That makes it London's first multibrand designer shoe boutique.

Azzedine Alaia, Balenciaga, Balmain, Chloe, Christian Louboutin, Dries Van Noten, Marni, Martin Margiela, Nicolas Kirkwood, Rupert Sanderson and Rick Owens are all signed up so far and have promised exclusives to the store. That isn't even the best news.

The lower ground floor (underground, get me?) is entirely dedicated to men's shoes and accessories. Comme, Raf, YSL, Lanvin, Rick and Bottega as well as cutting edge new talent.

Mr. Hare is beside himself.

The press release says "This will be a safe haven for 'the other halves' to not only browse for themselves but catch up on work with our laptop service or just relax with a coffee and a newspaper." WORK? RELAX? NEWSPAPERS? Mr. Hare believes they are seriously underestimating the force within us Noveau Hommes des Chaussures.

There will be a bespoke shoe service, repairs and special events. Intriguing!

So you may wish to re-assess your Christmas shopping budget and call some friendships into question as there are serious shoe issues on the horizon. Mr. Brown's Retail Jumpstart will just have to wait. Watch this space!

Pleats Yes!

Mr. Hare is completely feeling this pleats moment that everyone is having.

It's a whole new shoe challenge with room to experiment with new proportions and styles.

SS09 you beauty.

YSL

Dries Van Noten

Garde Robe

Lanvin

Anne Sofie Back - Top Shop Black Trouser Project

A List and Plan B

Mr. Hare has been liking the idea of a dress loafer as we head into party season. Lets face it summer is not happening. So these fine beauties from YSL (who else?) are exactly what I was thinking.

Mr. Hare is also oddly drawn to these "Mario 25 black patents" from B Store. There is something caddish about them I just can't put my finger on.

Sammy would go!

For ShYSL!

Name your price? 

OK! YSL patent oxfords. Now what do you want me to do?