From my understanding this man only has trunk shows in Japan because he is still developing his client base. I am almost tempted to go to Japan and order but language problems are sure to occur in communication of a bespoke project. As far as l see it at a superficial level, the French and Japanese bespoke shoemakers are where it is at, they seem to reach perfection. None-the-less, l have a soft spot in my heart for English shoemakers for various reasons yet to be properly identified, but l don't feel anything for Italian shoemakers.

Have you been to any G&G trunk shows lately and seen the new French antiquing on the bespokes? I heard that Tony now employs someone really good to colour the shoes.