Koji Suzuki aka Spigola - shoe creations

Master Koji Suzuki aka "Spigola", is the better known of the Japanese bespoke shoemakers, and as I am trotting on the theme of Japanese bespoke shoemakers, he has to be mentioned and included. I consider Master Spigola a very talented gent and his creations can attribute to that. No wonder there is a waiting list of up to a year to get a pair made from him. From Master Suzuki aka Spigola, I have sampled a few creations depicted below. Enjoy.

Black "Lazy Man's shoe" side gusset with false laces and a medallion on the cap toe

Stingray whole cut on the making

Black side laced stitched cap toe

Crocodile loafer in brown

 Master Koji Suzuki aka Spigola at work

Photos samples from Image Shack US and Bespoke Makers

Giacopelli bespoke shoes from Parma

I recently came across bespoke boot and shoemaker Giacopelli from Parma, Italy. The Giacopelli house produces bespoke for both ladies and gents. The house has been producing shoes since 1976.
Their products are elegant, traditional mens shoes, very stylish and timeless. What caught my eye and interest in the Giacopelli offerings, was the very beautiful patina renditioned on almost all of the Giacopelli's products. 
I am almost certain that there is some collaboration between The Dandy Shoe Care and the Giacopelli house.  Why so ? Both the Dandy Shoe Care and Giacopelli are from Parma and a careful inspection of the patina seems to bear the indisputable dna evidence from Master patina Alexander Nurulaeff. 

Enjoy and inspect these beauties. 

Adelaide oxford with a punched cap toe

 Burgundy or oxblood stitched cap toe oxford

Tan patina whole cut oxford 

Brown full brogue with antiqued patina

Two toned full brogue spectator

Stingray single monk

Tassel slip-on

Country two toned boots in leather and crocodile, Norvegese welting

 Furred oxford country boots in leather and crocodile, Norvegese welting.

Photos sourced from Giacopelli