CONTENTS
SEASONAL INSPIRATION I’ve always enjoyed experimenting with photography, both as an amateur photographer myself and as a great fan of the art form. From its earliest beginnings to its digital future, photography is all about a mysterious, alchemical blend of science and art. Everything that contributes to that perfect shot is a blend of skill, craft, and technology. This season, I was inspired by how this blend so closely resembles the way we at Oliver Sweeney approach our own craft, developing traditional shoemaking techniques for modern walks of life. From hand-brushed leathers that are inspired by film developing techniques to technical details like the crosshatching on Leica cameras that we’ve laser-etched onto our wholecuts, we’ve taken inspiration from every aspect of photography. This includes luxury, adaptable outerwear and rugged Goodyear welted styles that are inspired by the hectic lifestyle of a busy photographer and designed to slot seamlessly into your own, fusing technical fabrics with classic design, for functional, beautiful objects. As ever, we hope this collection both lives up to the photographers’ work to which we’ve paid homage, and that you’ll find something here that you fall in love with. Tim Cooper Cobbler-in-Chief
Blake Stitched
2 - 15
Luxury Trainers
6 -7
Bologna
16 - 17
Goodyear Welted
18 - 31
Compass Collection
32 - 35
Clothing
36 - 40
Knitwear
41
Belts
42
Luggage
43
Socks
44
Hats & Scarves
45
Stores
46 - 47
Join The Club
47
Sweeney Tattoo
48
Repair Service
48
Online
49
Front cover: Hoagland Black and Burgundy, page 18
SHOP ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 1
BLAKE STITCHED
BLAKE STITCHED
THE ITALIAN JOB: BLAKE STITCHED The Italian artisan’s speciality, Blake stitched shoes are made by individually lasting a leather upper to a leather insole, and then stitching this directly to the sole, resulting in shoes with a sleek, slimmed-down profile, as the sole can be closely cropped to the upper. Crafted using only the finest materials in our family-run factory in the Marche, decades of experience are distilled into every pair to ensure that our Blake stitched shoes are the best of the best. GHIRRI For Autumn/Winter, we’ve taken our wholecuts to new heights. Constructed using a single piece of leather that wraps all the way around the upper, Ghirri the ultimate monkstrap: the kind of shoe that will always deliver perfectly developed style.
BUGATTI Bugatti is a wholecut with a sharp focus on quality. Crafted from a hand-brushed Tamponato leather finish, the colour on the shoes is built up over time using pigmented creams which absorb into the different layers of the leather, resulting in a finish that’s completely unique to every pair. £349 Available in Brown and Burgundy
£349 Available in Navy and Tan
2 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 3
BLAKE STITCHED
FARASI A new shape for us, the Farasi wholecut low boot adds a subtly higher collar to our classic lace-up wholecuts for a slightly unusual finish. It’s probably no more than an inch higher than a comparable shoe but as we know, the devil is always in the detail. £349 Available in Navy and Tan
4 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
BLAKE STITCHED
GEMELLI Another brand new boot style for this season is Gemelli, which blends our striking finned 103 last with the elegance of a classic Chelsea boot and the unique finish of our hand-brushed Tamponato leather. £379 Available in Navy and Brown
FREE INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £100, €100 & $100 / 5
LUXURY TRAINERS
FALERONE & MONTAPPONE Inspired by vintage sneakers, our premium leather trainers take details like the hand-brushed uppers on Montappone and the Leica-inspired lasered crosshatch panel on Falerone and apply them to a casual style of shoe for a contemporary take on luxury. Falerone £295 Available in Grey and Brown / Montappone £295 Available in Burgundy and Navy 6 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
LUXURY TRAINERS
OSIMO Crafted in the same Italian factory, from the same hand-brushed Tamponato leather as our formal shoes, Osimo are the archetypal luxury trainers, perfect with casual tailoring and selvedge denim alike. £279 Available in Grey and Tan SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 7
BLAKE STITCHED
BLAKE STITCHED
COLLEDARA Crafted from a single calf hide in Italy using a highly technical process that requires years of training to master, Colledara is finished with a striking lasered crosshatching detail that echoes the grip on vintage Leica cameras to make it a wholecut like no other. £295 Available in Black, Burgundy and Navy 8 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
GIO Built around our elegant round 101 last, Gio is a classic wholecut Oxford. Hand-burnished in our Italian factory, every pair has a patina that’s entirely unique as well as distinctive minimal brogueing, for a discreetly elegant shoe that will really set your suit off just so. £295 Available in Tan and Grey FREE INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £100, €100 & $100 / 9
BLAKE STITCHED
BLAKE STITCHED
ALINARI Combining just enough detail to catch the eye with sophistication and quality that holds your attention, Alinari is a slick, booted version of Deliceto. Designed with the same fin along the toe and distinctive panelled detailing, it’s an understated, smart classic. £349 Available in Black and Brown
DELICETO After several seasons in the range, Deliceto is on its way to becoming a true Oliver Sweeney classic style. Why? Crafted in Italy from the best calf leather using our subtle finned last, it’s finished with a sharp arced panel on the flank for a distinctive formal shoe with flair. £295 Available in Black, Tan and Midnight £349 Available in Brown/Yellow and Black/Purple 10 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 11
BLAKE STITCHED
BLAKE STITCHED
PEDRIALI & TOSCANI One boot, two ways: Toscani & Pedriali really showcase the versatility of our design. Toscani features a lasered pattern that’s based on military camouflage, while Pedriali uses a bold curve of brogue punching on a distinctive navy blue calf leather upper. Pedriali £349 Available in Navy Toscani £349 Available in Brown
BONAVIA Blending the classic Chelsea boot style with the excellence of Italian craftsmanship, Bonavia is an updated version of an evergreen Sweeney style. Made using top quality burnished leather, it’s an elegant option that gives a touch of off-duty rockstar to your outfit. £329 Available in Brown Camel, Dark Tan and Midnight 12 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
FREE INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £100, €100 & $100 / 13
BLAKE STITCHED
BLAKE STITCHED
NOVOLI Crafted around our squared 106 last, Novoli has been designed to soften the stiff upper lip of traditional British design with a dash of Mediterranean flair. The classic squared shape gives gravitas, while the hand-stitched detail and flowing panels ensure that your personality shows through. £295 Available in Tan Grained Leather, Black Grained Leather and Dark Tan Antique Leather
BOJANO Looking for an alternative to your classic office shoes? Bojano is constructed around our refined almond toe last from a subtle natural grain leather resulting in a distinctive blend of traditional craftsmanship and thoroughly modern design. £295 Available in Tan and Black Grained Leather 14 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 15
BOLOGNA
BIVA, BELLANTE & VENAROTTA Extra-supple deer skin leather uppers, a superflexible sole and enormously comfortable straight out of the box; just three reasons why our Bologna construction styles are hugely popular. Have you experienced the Bologna flex yet?
BOLOGNA
SARNANO Made using the Bologna construction, where the lining is sewn to the upper like a glove, Sarnano is a flexible and lightweight deer skin low boot that features a rubber thumbprint sole for extra grip on the autumn leaves. £295 Available in Brown and Tan
Biva Lace-up £279 Available in Black and Brown / Bellante Lace-up with rubber sole £295 Available in Black Venarotta Boot £295 Available in Black and Brown 16 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
FREE INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £100, €100 & $100 / 17
GOODYEAR WELTED
GOODYEAR WELTED
THE HARDWEARING CLASSIC: GOODYEAR WELTED Constructed by sewing the upper and insole to a welt and then attaching the welt itself directly to the sole, Goodyear welted shoes are known for being hardwearing and easily-repairable, and are recognisable from that distinctive welt around the edge of the sole. Each of our styles combines this technique with a hand-selected palette of premium materials and unique details for striking footwear with an independent character. HOAGLAND A reworked American longwing brogue, Hoagland uses a compact square brogue punching that echoes the edges of traditional film strips. Finished with contrast panels in smooth calf and textured country grain leather, it’s an understated take on the classic brogue.
HESSETT A clean, rounded-toe Oxford with an extraordinary sole unit. Developed by specialist manufacturers Claytons, the sole is made from Tanflex – a specially-treated performance leather that is lightweight, durable and extremely good at resisting water. £195 Available in Brown and Black
£229 Available in Black and Burgundy 18 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 19
GOODYEAR WELTED
GOODYEAR WELTED
HASKETON Brogues have been part of shoemaking culture since the 16th Century, when the punching was introduced to allow quick draining after a day on the moors. Nowadays, the distinctive detailing is more decorative, and Hasketon uses slightly larger punching for a bold and striking take on the classic.
ALDEBURGH We’ve said it before but it does bear repeating: you simply cannot go wrong with a classic brogue. Whether you want to make an impression at important meetings, you need something for weekend wanders or you’re simply after the ideal everyday shoe, Aldeburgh is the answer. £195 Available in Black, Tan and Navy 20 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
£229 Available in Tan and Burgundy
FREE INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £100, €100 & $100 / 21
GOODYEAR WELTED
GOODYEAR WELTED
BOXALL A classic brogue can take you wherever you need to go, but in the reliably unpredictable British weather, sometimes you need something more. Boxall takes an archetypal brogue upper and marries it with a thick rubber commando sole for a ready-for-anything shoe that’s still elegant and refined. £229 Available in Burgundy and Navy Country Grain and Tan and Brown Calf Leather
PULLEN When the first hints of autumnal weather appear, it’s instinctive to reach for a great pair of brogue boots. Pullen is a seasonal update of the classic style, crafted in distinctive country grain leather and finished with a studded rubber sole to keep you on your feet, whatever the weather throws at you.
£259 Available in Navy and Chestnut 22 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 23
GOODYEAR WELTED
GOODYEAR WELTED
NELSON Using the same waxed suede as its Robertson sibling, Nelson is a stripped-back, practical boot that has no brogue punching, really allowing the rich texture of the material to shine. Goodyear welted with a rubber commando sole, it’s the kind of boot that’ll rapidly become your winter favourite. £259 Available in Brown
ROBERTSON The Stead’s tannery in Yorkshire is where we go when we want exceptional, unusual suedes. Robertson uses one of their waxed brown suedes for a storm-welted brogue that’s designed to be infinitely more water-resistant that you ever thought the material could be. £229 Available in Brown
24 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
SHOP ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 25
GOODYEAR WELTED
GOODYEAR WELTED
ULMANN Ulmann is a sleek and contemporary longwing brogue, updated to be appropriate for autumn with a durable yet lightweight commando sole. Finished with refined punched detailing and a contrasting camo twill or thornproof wool vamp, it blends the best of traditional craftsmanship with thoroughly modern design. £229 Available in Brown Buffalo Leather /18oz Waxed Camo Canvas and Black Buffalo Leather / Moons Wool
ACKERMAN Designed to take you from the mean city streets to the extremes of rugged terrain, Ackerman is a go-anywhere, do-anything work boot, combining hardwearing buffalo leather, a lightweight commando sole and thornproof wool or twill camo canvas panels. £279 Available in Tan Leather, Brown Buffalo Leather /18oz Waxed Camo Canvas and Black Buffalo Leather / Moons Wool 26 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 27
GOODYEAR WELTED
GOODYEAR WELTED
HEPWORTH & BEDFORD Our Cobbler-in-Chief favours a plain Derby and Hepworth is his current go-to style - you can’t ask for a better endorsement than that. Freshly reworked in two different textural combinations and with a storm welt for winter, these two round-toe casual Derbies are sure to become yours (and the Cobbler’s) new favourites.
BOUCHER A brand new style for Autumn/Winter, Boucher is a chukka boot that’s all about texture. The upper is crafted from either supple tan waxed leather or black buffalo leather for a distinctive finish, then contrasted with a vacchetta heel counter and a lightweight commando sole. £259 Available in Black Buffalo Leather and Tan Waxed Leather
Hepworth (front) £229 Available in Black Buffalo Leather / Navy Country Grain Bedford (back) £229 Available in Black Buffalo Leather / Moons Wool 28 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
SHOP ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 29
GOODYEAR WELTED
30 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
GOODYEAR WELTED
CARDOGAN
SELBY & SLOAN
We like to think of Cardogan as a refined urban-country hybrid boot. With a thick rubber sole, calf leather upper, enduring Goodyear welted construction and heel pull tab, you could probably take it on a hike across the moors if you wanted, but it’ll look just as elegant in town too.
When the seasons begin to turn colder, you know it’s time to reboot. Get ahead of the pack with our classic Derby boot options Selby and Sloan. While both feature detailed brogue punching, Selby has a rubber commando sole and Sloan has a smarter leather one, making them perfect pairs for any occasion.
£259 Available in Black and Burgundy
Selby (left) £259 Available in Tan Sloan (right) £259 Available in Brown
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 31
COMPASS COLLECTION
COMPASS COLLECTION
THE CONTEMPORARY CASUALS: COMPASS Constructed using our rich shoemaking experience, Compass takes a wide-angled approach to this season’s photography theme for a capsule collection of modern, minimal trainers and boots, finished in rich leathers sourced from specialist British tannery, Stead’s.
ESTRELA Blending an established upper construction with a state-of-the-art Finproject sole, Estrela is a casual take on a classic Derby brogue, finished with the signature Compass collection gimped rand and a contrast vacchetta leather heel counter. £195 Available in Navy and Burgundy
MESTOLA Based on the popularity of Comporta and customer feedback, we’re introducing a new sibling for AW15. Mestola uses the same sole unit and gimped rand detail on a more traditional work boot upper, which features a taller collar and contrast-colour laces. £249 Available in Navy and Brown 32 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
SHOP ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 33
COMPASS COLLECTION
NISA Our classic low-top trainer Nisa is crafted from a super-soft waxed leather and features an intricate stitched pattern on the flanks and contrast leather heel counter for a refined shoe that’ll look just as good with casual tailoring as it will with your weekend denim. £179 Available in Burgundy and Dark Grey
COMPASS COLLECTION
RESNICK Every season, we like to experiment with our core styles to give our customers something fresh, and Compass is no exception. Resnick features a closed-seam heel counter, a striking gimped rand detail and a black rubber sole for a developed, contemporary take on our classic lace-up trainer.
£179 Available in Black
34 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 35
CLOTHING
CLOTHING
MALDON Maldon is a reworked version of our lightweight summer mac, with a quilted lining that gives it hidden warmth for winter without adding any bulk. It also features details that reference our shoes like the leather collar stand, but crucially, it’s a sharp mac with a sartorial focus. £349 Available in Blue, Dark Beige and Chocolate
ALTHORNE Designed to be the ultimate aviator’s jacket, Althorne is a top draw luxury piece that’s crafted with fine lamb shearling and buttery leather. £795 Available in Tobacco
36 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
BROOMFIELD Broomfield is a sleek bomber jacket finished in tactile lamb suede, adding a touch of luxury to your wardrobe. £395 Available in Chocolate
SHOP ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 37
CLOTHING
FAIRSTEAD & PURLEIGH Inspired by vintage motorcycle jackets, Fairstead and Purleigh are crafted from heavy-duty waxed cotton and finished with military-inspired details like moleskin-lined handwarmers and ergonomically-positioned pockets, they’re made to last, right here in the UK. Fairstead £395 (left) available in Navy and Black / Purleigh £349 (centre and right) available in Tan and Yellow
38 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
CLOTHING
COMBE & STOUR Our tailored jackets are designed to be ready for any assignment. Developed with photographers in mind, Stour is equipped with enough useful pockets for all your essentials (whether your camera skills are more Testino or just testing). Combe features a hidden secret weapon, a zip-out wool storm panel to protect you from the elements. Combe (left and centre) available in Indigo, Brown and Grey £395 / Stour (right) available in Brown and Navy £349
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 39
CLOTHING
KNITWEAR
CHELMSFORD & FLATFORD
KNITWEAR
Flatford is a classically elegant, no-nonsense unstructured blazer, the kind of piece that’ll rapidly become your everyday essential and make you wonder what you wore before you bought it. Chelmsford on the other hand is designed to impress, and is sharply tailored with the finest super-soft Italian velvet from the celebrated Pontoglio mill in Lombardy for an unforgettable statement. Chelmsford £349 (left) available in Navy / Flatford £295 (centre and right) available in Smoke and Ink
Crafted from luxurious, extrafine Merino wool, our brand new knitwear range is designed to last for season after season, and is ideal with weekend denim and casual tailoring alike.
40 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
From L-R: Epping £129 Available in Black and Navy / Fyfield £95 Available in Mustard and Cobalt / Pentlow £95 Available in Navy and Mustard / Farnham £119 Available in Cobalt and Black
SHOP ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 41
BELTS
BELTS Crafted from the finest wholecut leathers and designed to match in perfectly with the new season Sweeney styles, our wide range of leather belts has every occasion from casual weekends to formal events covered. Belts from £69 - £129
42 / AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
LUGGAGE
LUGGAGE Designed to take on a beautiful patina as they age, our brand new leather luggage pieces are enduring wardrobe classics. Crafted from luxury polished vegetable tanned calf leather and antique brass detailing, that will only improve with age, making them the ideal travel companions. Exeter Laptop £295 (left & top right) available in Brown, Black & Tan / Taunton Weekender £495 (bottom right) Available in Black, Brown & Tan
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 43
SOCKS
SOCKS Created in Italy using hand-linked toes and premium materials in seasonal fabrics, our socks are the ideal finishing touch for your new Sweeneys. With brand new colours, patterns and styles for Autumn/Winter, and 3 pairs for £35, there’s never been a better time to sock it to ‘em. Socks from £16
44 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
HATS & SCARVES
HATS & SCARVES When the seasons begin to change, we reach instinctively for soft Merino scarves and cosy woollen hats before anything else. Get yourself prepared for winter with our brand new range of luxury accessories, crafted from fine wools and finished to the highest standards. Top Left: Krebs (Scarf) £89 Available Grey, Navy & Burgundy / Hurrell (Hat) £39 Available in Grey, Navy & Burgundy Top Right: Yule £149 Available in Black/Grey & Navy/Beige Bottom Left: Opie £69 Available in Grey & Navy / Smolan £69 Available in Blue & Orange Bottom Right: Hutton £49 Available in Green, Navy & Grey
SHOP ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 45
STORES
JOIN THE CLUB
STORES
HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN: WELCOME TO OUR CLUB
We’ve designed all of our stores to feel welcoming and social and our hand-picked, expertly-trained staff are guaranteed to welcome you with a friendly smile and great products whichever branch you choose to visit.
WEST END
MARYLEBONE
5 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2XD
Our Marylebone boutique offers a fantastic selection of our range – with the added bonus of a drop-off shoe shine service.
T: +44 (0)20 7491 9126 E: westend@oliversweeney.com
1a Marylebone High St, W1U 4NA T: +44 (0)20 7486 1030 E: marylebone@oliversweeney.com
OOur flagship store in Covent Garden is much more than just a store. It’s designed to feel like your Club, and as well as being the home for our full range of products, it’s a social hub that’s your home away from home. From shoe shining to personalisation, as well as the hugely-popular Groom’s Club wedding service, our in-store team are here to help, and regular events mean that whenever you’re in town, there’s always a warm welcome and a friendly face at the Sweeney Club. Daily: Complimentary shoe shining & bespoke embossing | Wednesdays: London Shoe Shine | Thursdays: Sweeney Tattoo By Appointment: The Groom’s Club 10 Henrietta St, Covent Garden, WC2E 8QH | T: +44(0)20 7240 4549 | E: coventgarden@oliversweeney.com
CITY MANCHESTER The Avenue, Spinningfields Manchester, M3 3HF
133 Middlesex Street, Bishopsgate London, E1 7JF T: +44 (0)20 7626 4466 E: city@oliversweeney.com
T: +44 (0)161 834 0086 E: manchester@oliversweeney.com
LEEDS Victoria Quarter, 38 - 40 County Arcade Leeds, LS1 6BH T: +44 (0)113 242 7864 E: leeds@oliversweeney.com
46 /AUTUMN / WINTER ‘15
SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE AT OLIVERSWEENEY.COM / 47
SWEENEY TATTOO & REPAIR
ONLINE
SWEENEY TATTOO
ONLINE
Complete your Oliver Sweeney experience by making your mark and personalising your shoes, boots or accessories. Our in-house tattooist uses a real tattoo machine and ink to create a bespoke design for a truly unique finishing touch.
Order with ease online at www.oliversweeney.com Need help? Contact our Customer Service Team at customerservices@oliversweeney.com, call 0800 622 6030 or 0333 577 6030 from a mobile. Live Chat available online at www.oliversweeney.com from 9am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday.
WWW.OLIVERSWEENEY.COM
See online for details.
RETURNS
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Select your tan shoe, boot, or accessory, and decide on what kind of design you’d like to go for.
Email us at customerservices@ oliversweeney.com (or see online for the order form), and let us know your choice of product and design.
A member of our team will be in touch to complete your order. You’ll receive your Sweeney tattoo within 2 weeks.
FREE P&P AND RETURNS
We offer FREE delivery and returns in the UK with no minimum spend and FREE delivery internationally when you spend over £100 / €100 or $100. We now also offer duty paid in the US. Please see the website for further details.
SHARE WITH SWEENEY
REPAIR SERVICE A good pair of leather shoes is a lifelong companion, so keep your favourite pair of Sweeneys alive for another chapter with our Full Remake shoe repair service: £125 Blake Stitched £85 Goodyear Welted Bring your shoes to any of our stores or send your shoes direct to: FAO: Oliver Sweeney Repairs, 1a Marylebone High Street London, W1U 4NA 48 / FREE DELIVERY & RETURNS IN THE UK
/OLIVERSWEENEY
@OLIVERSWEENEY
@OLIVERSWEENEY
/OLIVERSWEENEYFILM
/OLIVERSWEENEY
/SWEENEYBLOG
FREE INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £100, €100 & $100 / 49