Berluti details and patina

For the the day I have sampled a Berluti creation for it's particular details and patina attributed to this Indio ankle boot. The House of Berluti is well known for its very extreme patina and artistic creations. Fascinating and well executed. On this bootie so much is emphasised on bringing the details out to the surface for exploration and admiration.

I would not be surprised if someone told me that this is the work of one of the patina Masters, be it Master Hom, Master Dandy Shoe Care or even Master Paulus Bolten. Well whoever was the patina Master on this booties, did a great job. Let the pictures speak for themselves and you be the judge.

A Berluti "Indio ankle boot" in Tan and with patina.

Photos sourced from Timeout Watchprosite

Glacage Chaussures - The patina god (part II)

Patina art Master Paulus Bolten = Glacage Chaussures (France) is a legendary figure when it comes to the art of patina, cirage, glacage etc. When you enter his site all these 
terms are mentioned, I reckon each term has a deeper meaning to what it stands for and how it differs from the other terms. Master Paulus Bolten works with so many shoe makers and offers workshops in the art of patina. Wish we had an apostle like him in the Nordic, definitely I would be a follower. I am really looking forward to the new shoe site that will open in a few weeks from now. If I understand well, Master Paulus will be offering shoes that come with a patina from start. Hmmm, very interesting. A patina artist going shoemaking, nice touch.

Master Paulus Bolten (the patina Apostle himself), looking very dapper at an arrangement.

A pair of Berluti loafers that was treated & handled by Master Paulus.

 A Berluti pair softly handled by the hands of Master Paulus. I skipped some photos. but wanted to show the transformation of this pair from being dull and unattractive to a very appealing pair. Nice touch from Master Paulus.

 A pair of Gieves and Hawkes shoes after a gentle treatment by Master Bolten. 

A leather jacket before treatment by Master Paulus Bolten.

Same leather jacket after a good and loving treat by the hand of the patina Apostle, Master Paulus. A new and transformed jacket emerges. Beautiful. 

A class with the patina art disciples, followers having a good time.

Master Paulus Boten (left) again, a sartorial gent as one can see from his outfit and posture. 

Photos sourced from Master Paulus Bolten's site

Berluti buys bespoke boot/shoemaker Anthony Delos

Berluti bought Anthony Delos bespoke boot and shoemaker from Rosiers-sur-Loire near Angers, France. Rumour has been going on that the two parties were having negotiations of the take over, but as of September 2012, Anthony Delos is part of the Berluti establishment. Story about Berluti acquiring Anthony Delos here. 

Anthony Delos at work

 A pair of balmoral stitched cap toe oxfords by Master Anthony Delos

Photos sourced from the Internet.

Berluti shoe of the day

 The Berluti House has been making shoes and boots since 1895 and have developed and exceptional savoir-faire in mastering the shape, leather and patina. Today I picked up this three tier laced whole cut oxford which was taken for a shoe shine at the Waltz in Japan.

The Berluti three tier whole cut oxford with chisel squared toe

Photos are courtesy of Waltz in Japan