SPRING SUMMER 2015 WWW.OLIVERSWEENEY.COM
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SEASONAL INSPIRATION We know that you, like us, appreciate good design; not just in your shoes, but in every aspect of your life. The chair as a form is often considered the ultimate expression of design; the one that endless sketches are made of; the final puzzle for accomplished designers to flex their creative muscles over. While there is of course no definitive answer for what makes the perfect chair, it’s a challenge that designers from all fields relish, and it’s this design challenge that we took as our inspiration for SS15. Not only the wide variety of materials, but the constructions, the forms, and the memories associated with different chairs. The chair may just be something to sit on - in the same way that shoes are just something you put on your feet - but in combining style with substance, and function with form, good chairs and good shoes effortlessly integrate themselves with your daily life. Blending the simple pleasure of a well-executed task with the highest standards of finishing, chairs and shoes are perfect examples of good design at ts best. We hope we’ve lived up to the designers’ work to which we’ve paid homage. Tim Cooper, The Cobbler-in-Chief
Wholecut
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Blake Stitched
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Moccasin
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Goodyear Welted
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Special Collaborations
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Compass Collection
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Sweeney London
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Belts
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Socks
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Luggage
44 - 45
Stores
46 - 47
Sweeney Tattoo
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Care & Repair
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Online
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WHOLECUT
WHOLECUT The pinnacle of the shoemaker’s art, the wholecut is achieved only through extensive artisanal training, and is constructed by shaping a single piece of calf leather or suede over a last to create a seamless upper. Gio features an undulating burnished finish that’s inspired by the patina on vintage leather furniture.
WHOLECUT
GIO No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you: this is a pair of purple suede, Italian-made wholecuts, hand-crafted for the ultimate style statement. £295 (Available in Purple Suede)
GIO Hand-finished in Italy with a unique burnished finish to the leather, Gio is the pinnacle of the shoemaker’s art. £295 (Available in Grey, Brown & Blue Tamponato Leather)
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WHOLECUT
BUGATTI Burnished by hand in our Italian factory, the Tamponato process on the Bugatti wholecut creates a patina that’s unique to each pair. £349 (Available in Brown/Yellow & Black/Purple Tamponato Leather)
BLAKE STITCHED
BLAKE STITCHED The Italian artisan’s speciality, Blake-stitched shoes are made by sewing a moulded leather upper to a leather insole, and then stitching this directly to the sole. This construction results in shoes with a sleek, slimmed-down profile, as the sole can be closely trimmed to the upper. Over the next few pages you’ll find all of our new Blake stitched styles, with lighter materials, unique leather finishes and fresh designs that are all inspired by the craft of chairmaking.
DELICETO
Crafted with a subtle fin-like ridge down the toe, Deliceto is a classic Sweeney style, available this season in striking Tamponato leathers. £349 (Available in Brown/Yellow & Black/Purple Tamponato Leather)
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BLAKE STITCHED
CAPPELLINI Featuring layered strata of brogueing our Capellini brogue is inspired by stacks of Vitra’s iconic Panton chair. £295 (Available in Black & Brown Leather)
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BLAKE STITCHED
NUXIS A King’s Road staple, Nuxis explores 2 sides of Chelsea: brown for a civilised wander, and purple for your inner rockstar. £329 (Available in Brown Leather, Burgundy Hi-Shine Leather & Purple Suede)
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BLAKE STITCHED
BIVA Crafted using a lightweight and flexible Bologna construction, Biva is a great shoe for the businessman about town. £295 (Available in Brown & Black Deer Skin)
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BLAKE STITCHED
NOCETO A classic formal ankle boot, with a version in camel leather which has a unique grain for a truly one-off appearance. £349 (Available in Tan & Brown Camel Leather)
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BLAKE STITCHED
SISSA Sissa’s swooped flanks echo the curves of Arne Jacobsen’s classic Swan chair, and are finished with caviar grain leather and a contrasting tongue. £295 (Available in Tan & Black Leather with Caviar Print)
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BLAKE STITCHED
RENZO A boot of two halves, Renzo features an elegant, minimal vamp and a highly-detailed caviar-grain textured leather panel on the ankle. £329 (Available in Black & Brown Leather with Caviar Grain)
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BLAKE STITCHED
SCOLARI & MOLTENI Sharing a distinctive toe and kangaroo piping, our Scolari Derbies and Molteni slip-ons are modern takes on classic Sweeney. £279 (Scolari available in Black Leather & Brown Suede. Molteni available in Black & Brown Leather)
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BLAKE STITCHED
ZEVI A striking chisel toe shape characterises our Zevi boot, while the colours echo those on Le Corbusier’s chaise longue. £329 (Available in Black Leather & Snuff Suede)
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BLAKE STICHED
USSIN Inspired by the distinctive tan leathers favoured by mid-century Scandinavian furniture designers, Ussin is our classic slip-on brogue. £279 (Available in Tan Leather & Dark Tan Caviar Grain Leather)
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BLAKE STITCHED
NISSU Blending wingtip brogue style with the relaxed feel of a slip-on, Nissu comes in a variety of finishes for the ultimate Friday shoe. £279 (Available in Snuff & Navy Suede, Chestnut Leather & Black Leather)
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BLAKE STITCHED
SINI A classic Sweeney style, Sini is an intricately-detailed brogue, built around our evergreen square-toed last, and finished with contrast laces. £279 (Available in Tan Leather & Navy Leather)
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BLAKE STITCHED
INIS Updating your staple shoes? Inis is a striking style in classic colours that’ll ensure you win those boardroom battles. £279 (Available in Snuff Suede, Black Leather & Chestnut Leather)
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BLAKE STITCHED
TONDELA Unusual curved brogueing and contrast textures of suede and calf make Tondela stand out as our take on the saddle shoe. £279 (Available in Navy & Chestnut Suede/Leather mix)
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BLAKE STITCHED
PIVA With a suede side panel and undulating brogue detailing, Piva is a very modern (and thoroughly Sweeney) formal slip-on. £279 (Available in Chestnut & Black Leather)
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BLAKE STITCHED
CARLO In a woven textile finished with leather edging, Carlo is a minimal Gibson that’s all about the juxtaposition of textures. £279 (Available in Tan Weave)
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BLAKE STITCHED
ABATE A super-sleek profile, curved stitching and a full rubber sole characterises Abate, giving this formal classic an individual flourish. £279 (Available in Black Leather & Brown Caviar Grain/Leather)
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MOCCASIN
LEISTON Leiston is lasted by hand in such a way that ensures it will firmly grip your feet, for a classic penny loafer with style. £229 (Available in Burgundy & Black Hi-Shine Leather, Brown Buffalo Leather & Navy & Tan Suede)
GOODYEAR WELTED
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-reparable, and feature a distinctive sewn detail around the edge of the sole. For Spring/Summer, our Goodyear welted collection features lightweight sole units, soft colours and a contemporary mix of materials, all of which are inspired by the vibrancy and ideas presented by some of the 20th Century’s most innovative and inspiring chair designers.
HESSETT An Oxford with an extraordinary high performance leather sole from specialists Claytons, that is lightweight, durable, and water resistant. £249 (Available in Black & Brown Leather)
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GOODYEAR WELTED
BRANTHAM Our monkstrap for the season uses contrasting surface textures and gimped edges for a thoroughly modern feel. £229 (Available in Black Leather/Navy Suede & Chestnut Leather/Country Grain)
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GOODYEAR WELTED
CHARSFIELD Our Charsfield co-respondent shoe (a wingtip brogue with contrasting panels of leather) is ideal for country weddings and city slicking alike. £229 (Available in Black/Navy Leather & Tan Leather/Beige Canvas)
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WESTLETON Sleek and modern, Westleton is a casual Derby finished with minimal detailing that’ll look great with selvedge denim. £229 (Available in Grey & Snuff Suede)
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BENHALL & HASKETON Every season we rework the brogue. For SS15, our bold Hasketon tan leather and the tan suede Benhall ankle boot lead the way. Benhall £259 (Available in Tan Suede) Hasketon £229 (Available in Tan & Burgundy Leather)
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GOODYEAR WELTED
ALDEBURGH You can’t go wrong with our Aldeburgh Oxford: Goodyear welted with a leather sole for a perfect blend of style and quality. £195 (Available in Tan, Black, Chestnut & White Leather & Navy Suede)
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GOODYEAR WELTED
DUNWICH If the leather sole on Aldeburgh isn’t for you, Dunwich uses exactly the same construction, but sits on a grippy rubber sole. £195 (Available in Black & Chestnut Leather with Rubber Sole)
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GOODYEAR WELTED
CLOPTON An updated version of the American longwing brogue, Clopton comes in two fresh, modern colourways. £229 (Available in Tan Leather/Map Print & Navy Leather/Denim)
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GOODYEAR WELTED
HEPWORTH Using a lightweight Finproject commando sole, Hepworth is a fantastic mix of contemporary style and modern materials. £229 (Available in Black Leather with Suede Counter & Navy Denim with Black Leather Counter)
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GOODYEAR WELTED
ASHBY & WALBERSWICK SUEDE Ashby & Walberswick have springy EVA soles and striking suede uppers, making them perfect for sunny weekends in the city. Ashby £229 (Available in Blue & Russet Suede) Walberswick £259 (Available in Blue & Russet Suede)
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GOODYEAR WELTED
ASHBY & WALBERSWICK TAN LEATHER Blending our signature tan brogue detailing with lightweight Finproject EVA uppers, these two will put a spring in your step. Ashby £229 (Available in Tan Leather) Walberswick £259 (Available in Tan & Chesnut Leather)
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SPECIAL COLLABORATIONS
JOHNNIE WALKER Featuring a hidden miniature of Johnnie Walker in the heel, this Limited Edition Oxford brogue is a step up from the ordinary. Handcrafted in Italy, each pair is finished with a bespoke Tattoo and bespoke features for a truly unique pair of shoes. £295 (Available in Tan with Red Stitching)
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SPECIAL COLLABORATIONS
VITA - THE PHILOSOHER’S SHOE A collaboration with cultural institute The School of Life, The Limited Edition Philosopher’s Shoe is a minimal unisex leather slip-on, Made in Italy, and embossed with an inspirational quote from fabled philosopher Thales of Miletus. £179 (Available in Black)
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COMPASS COLLECTION
COMPASS COLLECTION Constructed using our rich shoemaking experience, the Compass collection features an oiled Stead’s leather that has a rich patina of age to it. With shoes for every summer eventuality, the collection of casual shoes are perfect wherever summer takes you.
COMPASS COLLECTION
ADRIANO Inspired by vintage deck chairs, Adriano is an ideal beach holiday companion, with a soft, flexible sole. £149 (Available in White Stripe, Caramel Stripe, Caramel, Caramel/Navy & Navy Denim)
BRONDI Crafted from oiled Stead’s leather uppers, these low-top trainers take on a rich patina of age that gives them a unique character. £179 (Available in White & Camel Leather)
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SWEENEY LONDON
SWEENEY LONDON Made using a vulcanised construction, our casual trainers are crafted around a metal last, and the soles are handbuilt using strips of raw rubber, still in its natural sticky state. Once complete, the shoes are cured in an oven, which gives the rubber a long-lasting, durable finish.
SWEENEY LONDON
MABILLION Our classic slip-on sneaker, Mabillion is available in a summery range of colours including an unusual floral finish. £69 (Available in Black Floral Print, Light Blue & Aqua Canvas)
ARDARA & GARIBALDI Using a striking but subtle embossed suede gives a sophisticated feel to both the Ardara lace-up and the Garibaldi slip-on. £195 (Available in Black Printed Suede)
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SWEENEY LONDON
GLENTIES For everyone’s inner explorer, Glenties this season comes in a map print canvas that is unique to every pair. Map Print £79 Denim & Red Denim £69
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ALMA In a lightweight chambray-inspired fabric, Alma is the ideal sneaker ideal with chinos – but with a punched toe detail it’s never too casual. £89 (Available in Light Blue Denim)
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BELTS
BELTS
Finished in a variety of leathers that reflect the diversity of colour and texture in our footwear, our belts are a great finishing touch to your outfit. Malmsey Reversible Belts (left) £99 Plaisir Plaited Belts (top right) £89 Angelo Woven Belts (bottom right) £69
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SOCKS
SOCKS We’ve refreshed our entire range of Italian-made, hand-linked with new designs, colours and patterns for a fresh and summery feel. £16 or 3 for £35
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LUGGAGE
LUGGAGE
LUGGAGE Crafted from luxury buffalo leather and hardwearing ballistic nylon, our luggage is designed in a minimal style to accompany you wherever you go in discreet, elegant luxury.
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LUGGAGE Wallsend Rucksack (top left) £249 Whitley Tote (bottom left) £249
Hepburn Weekender (top right) £295 Stanley Messenger (bottom right) £195
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STORES
STORES
TIME FOR A NEW CHAPTER
STORES 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, a warm welcome and some great products whichever branch you choose to visit.
WEST END
MARYLEBONE: OUR LATEST STORE
5 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2XD
Our new 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: ipadconduit@oliversweeney.com
MANCHESTER
CITY
The Avenue, Spinningfields Manchester, M3 3HF
133 Middlesex Street, Bishopsgate London, E1 7JF
T: +44 (0)161 834 0086 E: ipadmanchester@oliversweeney.com
T: +44 (0)20 7626 4466 E: ipadcity@oliversweeney.com
1a Marylebone High St, W1U 4NA T: +44 (0)20 7486 1030
The opening of our new flagship store also sees us stepping up from two of our existing stores. KNIGHTSBRIDGE After two decades in Harvey Nichols, we’ve grown bigger and better and we’re bidding farewell to our space from the end of February.
HENRIETTA ST, COVENT GARDEN: JOIN OUR CLUB We’re opening a brand new flagship store in the heart of Covent Garden; our biggest and best store ever, and the new home for our full range of shoes, clothing and accessories.. 10 Henrietta St, WC2E 8QH
Opening Monday 23rd March 2015.
KING STREET We love Covent Garden, which is why we’re opening our new flagship just around the corner from our old store, from Monday 23rd March.
LEEDS Victoria Quarter, 38 - 40 County Arcade Leeds, LS1 6BH T: +44 (0)113 242 7864 E: ipadleeds@oliversweeney.com
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ONLINE
SWEENEY TATTOO & REPAIR
ONLINE
SWEENEY TATTOO
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 RETURNS Complete your Oliver Sweeney experience by making your mark and personalising your shoes, boots or accessories. Our in-house tattooist uses a real tattoo gun and ink to create a bespoke design to a truly unique finishing touch. See online for details.
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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 choose of product and design, references and ideas.
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. FULL REMAKE SERVICE £125
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Bring your shoes to any of our stores or send your shoes direct to: Oliver Sweeney FAO: Oliver Sweeney Repairs 1a Marylebone High Street London W1U 4NA
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