Kunai Atsushi aka Il Quadrifoglio - Japanese bespoke shoemaker

For the day I have sampled  a few creations by Master Kunai Atsushi aka "Il Quadrifoglio" a Japanese bespoke shoemaker, a former Roberto Ugolini (here) pupil just like  Koji Suzuki (here), whom he considers his mentor. As you know by now I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to the Japanese bespoke boot and shoemakers renditions of classical men's shoes. So much attention gets paid to the artistic details of shoemaking and the passion attributed to each shoe created.

Master Kunai himself at work

Below a rendition of a blue side gusset with a peak chisel squared toe cap which is darkened to navy blue. The patina on this shoe is also remarkable.

Dark Green grain leather full brogue Oxford, squared chisel toe, simply lovely

The Usual suspects line-up from Master Atsushi, all of the shoes are in various rich and sober colours like dark green, navy purple, light tan etc. The below lined up creations, it be a Derby, Chukka, strap monk or side gusset are all refined, simply well done and elegant classic shoes.

Photos sourced from Bespoke Makers  and The Shoe realist

Dimitri Gomez - Paris - Shoes for the Spring & Summer

For today I have sampled some inspirational shoe creations from Master Dimitri Gomez (Parisian based bespoke boot & shoemaker) for the forth coming Spring and Summer. The shoes are mostly in brown colour variations of suede, including an interesting blueish/greyish and one in leather.
In my humble opinion all of the below shoes will be a nice complementary to a mustard /cream linen suit or cotton suit paired with a Panama hat. Do not forget the pocket squares to the suit jacket. Now, are we all set for the forth coming Spring and Summer? Hopefully yes. 

Two tier Derby in blue/greyish suede colour. Mustard linen suit will be wonderful with this pair. The colour will bring contrast to the suit. Nice shoe for the Summer no doubt.

Strapped monk in brownish suede. Hmm...

Stitched cap toe oxford in Polo suede. The contrasting laces brings the colour of shoe to it's glory.

Three tier Derby in a lighter brown shade suede. Cool.

A bowed loafer in another version of brown suede.

A loafer with a strap and a raised apron in a tan colour, pair this with any shade of blue linen suit then we are all set. Lovely loafer.

Photos sourced from For The Discerning Few