Walpole Book of British Luxury 2018

Page 86

Established 1890 082 / 083

/ 90 Opposite, bottom right ► The Malvern women’s brogue, cut from redwood antique calf and clove suede. Below ► A craftsman finishes a sole edge in Edward Green’s Northampton workshop.

+44 207 839 0202 ► edwardgreen.com 75 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6NP

Ever since Edward Green established his workshop over a century ago, his name has been synonymous with supreme craftsmanship and quintessentially English style. Today, the company continues to focus on making the very finest Goodyear welted shoes, upholding the highest standards of Northampton’s shoemaking tradition. Shoes are still hand sewn using boar’s bristle needles much as they would have been a century ago. The Dover’s apron takes over two hours a pair to hand sew. It has developed an iconic status amongst shoe aficionados with hand sewing demonstrations held from Chicago to Osaka. Edward Green is renowned for their antiqued calfskins, with layer upon layer of careful handwork developing a rich and characteristic patina across the shoe. In recent times these have been augmented with softly waxed leathers, ideal for a growing casual market yet true to the Edward Green ethos of making shoes that age handsomely. Indeed shoes can be re-crafted again and again, and sometimes last decades, being a testament to the value of products made with care and integrity. No detail is missed and it’s that combination of meticulous attention to detail and sartorial style that has served the company well internationally. Over 80% of production is now exported with key markets including the US and Japan, where the company has recently opened a Tokyo flagship store, joining those in London and Paris. Edward Green’s online store has seen significant growth, engaging a new clientele and allowing loyal customers to easily make repeat purchases wherever they happen to live. The stores carry an unrivaled stock of widths and last shapes, allowing customers to find a style that is a perfect fit. Many will go on to have shoes made to order and develop a long lasting relationship with the company who with the scale and flexibility of production, specialise in custom work. After more than a century at the pinnacle of shoe-making, Edward Green continues to evolve, with new lasts and patterns introduced. The core business value stays the same however – elegant, quintessentially English footwear worn by gentlemen of distinction, charm and wit.

Excellence without compromise

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Opposite, bottom left ► Edward Green’s signature Galway boot, cut from burgundy delapré and Utah calf.

Edward Green

Opposite ► The Chelsea on the 202 last — the definitive cap-toe Oxford.


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