Yutaka Seigaku - model Carina in purplish blue

I sampled the below shoe from Master Yutaka Seigaku aka "Il Corno Blu". What I like about the shoe is the design, a single eyelet Derby, silk ribbon laced, square chisel toe and the purplish blue colouring. It has the elements of a court shoe, but.....I could settle for this shoe as a compliment to a Dinner suit, instead of Opera pumps. Give this creation a military shine worthy HRH Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary The Second of England. I am dead sure not an eyebrow will be lifted, as these are just perfect for an Aristocratic gent to a Dinner suiting event. 

Model Carina a one eyelet Derby, square chisel toe, silk ribbon laced

Photo sourced from The Shoe Realist

Il Cornu Blu - Yutaka Seigaku four classics for today

For the day I have sampled Il Cornu Blu - Master Yutaka Seigaku, Japanese bespoke shoemaker's four classical shoes.

Master Yutaka Seigaku in person

 Below a rendition of four classical, elegant, stylish and timeless pieces, a side gusset and three Oxfords from the hands of master Seigaku aka Il Cornu Blu. 

From left: a black side gusset with punched chisel squared cap toe last, a cognac/mahogany Balmoral punched cap toe Oxford, squared chisel last, a black wing tip Adelaide with a medallion, rounded last and a classical full brogue Oxford in very nice rich suede leather, chisel squared toe last. 

Very classic. All of these shoes will not raise an eye brow in any hardcore conservative environment. 

Photos sourced from The Shoe Realist

Yutaka Seigaku - Corno Blu (Spectator)

I am truly astonished and overwhelmed by some of Master Yutaka Seigaku (Cornu Blu) renditions of classic men's shoes. Blogged about him here. I have to say, a good friend of mine is in Japan at the moment but around Tokyo and I asked him to look up Master Yutaka Seigaku, and I was told (Seigaku) is about 750 Km from Tokyo. I was devastated, but I can not get a friend running half of the Japanese islands to catch up with my favourite shoemakers, well? 

But ...Master Yutaka Seigaku posted the following on a blog as a tribute to The Shoe Aristo Cat, I am much obliged Master Seigaku. Thank you.

When is Spring and Summer coming? Wow- wonderful. Enjoy and have a great Easter.

  

 Full brogue two toned spectator from Master Yutaka Seigaku, simply a beautiful rendition of a shoe. That slim waist! Fantastico! You will see more from Master Seigaku.

Photos sourced from The Shoe realist

Il Corno Blu - Japanese Bespoke shoes

As you may know by now that I have this fascination about Japanese bespoke boot and shoemakers, and I have not touched on them for quite some time. Today I have sampled a few creations by Il Corno Blu (not sure if it is a collaboration of different bespoke shoe artisans or one man's work). 

The first depicted light brown or Tan coloured quarter brogue punched captoe Oxford is from Il Corno Blu (Yutaka Seigaku), never have I seen a classic simple oxford renditioned so immaculately and perfectly as this creation from Master Yutaka Seigaku.

Bespoke quarter brogue punched Oxford laced shoe from Il Corno Blu (Yutaka Seigaku)

 Sole details of the shoe - just simple, adorable, perfect, classic and timeless

The below shoes photos all sourced from Style Forum and creations of Il Corno Blu.

A black stitched Oxford, simple, classic and elegant.

 Il Corno Blue Ready To Wear offerings, if wishes were horses, then I would be begging to ride and be a jockey on these below RTW offerings. So simple and refined yet classic and elegant. Need to pop up in Japan for a cup of tea.  

 A line up of the usual suspects from Il Corno Blu

 I am not sure what hide is the strapped loafer made of, but it is appealing to my taste, same as the tan below loafer and above the monk strap

Pictures sourced from Style Forum and The Shoe Realistic Blog and Style Forum.