Connoisseurs from all around the world, eager to get their hands on a pair of premium bespoke shoes, flock to Florence to the Via dei Michelozzi close to Piazza Santo Spirito. The inconspicuous entrance to the little shop lies between an osteria and a street café, and the unobservant passer-by could easily miss it. But the humble exterior houses a spectacular workshop, in which Roberto Ugolini has manufactured his meanwhile world-famous shoes for more than 20 years. The moment you step into Ugolini’s studio, you are met with a universe of images and smells: beautiful shoes are lined up on shelves, and supple leather exudes its scent, just like the turned and carved wood of the lasts along the walls and the countless leather oils, waxes and polishes. Roberto Ugolini, however, does not only have a passion for perfect shoes, but also has been an enthusiastic and recognized Italian collector of extravagant scents since youth. The German perfume expert and bespoke craftsmanship enthusiast Herbert Stricker has been Master Ugolini’s customer and friend for many years and as time passed the idea to create one´s own, personal scent became a shared dream. Thus, perfume collection Roberto Ugolini was born. Under the artistic direction of Herbert Stricker, who has years of experience as a perfume distributor, expert perfumers translated that great passion for traditional craftsmanship into the language of “haute perfumery”. The compositions and bottles also artfully reflect the mood of the Renaissance city of Florence, where history is omnipresent and ever palpable. Thus, the leather labels have been handcrafted and been manually placed on the bottles and the caps consist of staghorn, either rough or polished. Roberto Ugolini’s perfumes are thus timeless, unique and tasteful and emphasise the personal identity of the wearer and his or her desire to be different. At the highest standard.
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Kitten Heels – small heels, great comeback Kitten heels are the little sisters of high heels, because they measure five centimetres at most. In the 1950s, they famously became popular through Audrey Hepburn, but later – when higher heels grew more fashionable – they were thought somewhat conservative. Recently, the curvy heel celebrated a big comeback and can once again be seen at shows, on Instagram and in magazines. The advantages: way more comfortable than high heels, suitable for everyday wear and the office, feminine and exceedingly elegant and can be combined with a huge range of looks. Many women appreciate this versatility “Kitten Heel” by Roberto Ugolini was inspired by precisely these virtues. Fruity notes reminiscent of apricots form the prelude of the composition, accompanied by tropical ylangylang and a hint of rose typical of geraniums. Balsamic sweet, but also slightly woody tones flatter the heart of the scent, which features hints of patchouli, precious ambergris and creamy sandalwood. A touch of vanilla further elevates this feminine scent, whose delicately spicy character is underlined by sweet nuances of Tonka bean. Musk gently envelopes the creation, giving it a harmonious finish.
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good luck Loafers
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Oxfords – timeless noblesse
As a light and comfortable shoe that is easy to slip in and out of, the loafer is hugely popular with both men and women. Its exact origins are a bit of a mystery: some say, it is a moccasin with a European sole, while others think it might have been derived from a Norwegian farmers’ shoe. At any rate, in the 1930s, the slipper became popular at the American Ivy League universities, especially the penny loafer. This shoe has a leather strap across the upper with a slit big enough to hold a lucky penny. Loafers are comfy and casual shoes that are generally suitable for leisure time activities.
Hardly any other men’s shoe model is as popular as the Oxford, especially for festive occasions and grand entrances. It is a genuinely classic shoe, traditional, some would even say a little conservative. Especially in black, it is the perfect shoe to wear with a suit. It got its name from the students at Oxford University, who are said to have popularised this model in the middle of the 19th century; at a time when people generally wore boots, they defied convention by favouring this low shoe. This rebellious spirit has long since disappeared – on the contrary, like no other shoe, Oxfords represent timeless and traditional elegance.
The unisex scent “Loafer” first tantalises you with fruity hints of orange and a touch of clove, while the heart brims with delightfully floral ylang-ylang. Revel in the rose-like fragrance of geraniums, underlined by spicy nutmeg and precious ambergris. The whole composition creates a creamy and clean scent. The base notes of patchouli, vanilla and musk complete this modern interpretation of a chypre trio.
Like a reflection of light on a black polished shoe, the citrus notes of tart grapefruit and sweet orange shimmer above “Oxford’s” pepper heart. Aromatic, tingly, spicy-hot pepper merges with pink pepper, which gives the scent a very distinct character. It is dry, yet warm, and displays light and fruity notes. These may, at times, be reminiscent of roses, underlined by the green and rose-like nuances of geranium. The base notes are delicately woody cedar and sandalwood, accentuated by vetiver, a touch of patchouli and styrax resin.
Roberto Ugolini’s “Loafer” is a multifaceted and classically elegant scent for men and women. It is pleasantly light, like a comfy loafer that gently hugs the foot…
Like the kitten heels themselves, the eponymous perfume is an elegant, expressive companion for women, who like to
“Oxford” by Roberto Ugolini stands for muted and natural class, for elegance without a lot of fuss. Pure understatement.!
reinterpret classic sophistication with modern pizzazz… CHARAKTER: fruity floral TOP NOTES fruity notes, ylang-ylang, geranium MIDDLE NOTES guaiacum wood, patchouli, ambergris, sandalwood BASE NOTES vanilla, tonka bean, musk
CHARAKTER: spicy powdery floral
CHARAKTER: woody spicy
TOP NOTES Orange und Gewürznelke
TOP NOTES grapefruit, orange MIDDLE NOTES pepper, pink pepper, geranium leaves BASE NOTES cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, styrax resin
MIDDLE NOTES Ylang-Ylang, Geranium, Muskatnuss, Ambra BASE NOTES Patschuli, Vanille, Moschus