A Thing of Beauty

• Company
  Atelier Groves & Co. Ltd
• Lead Designer
  Caroline Groves
• Prize
  Silver in Derby / Oxford Shoes (Leather)
• Expertise
  Professional
• Firm Size
  Small

Custom design based on the classic oxford, adapted with a distinctive and innovative bellows tongue and vintage button fastening. Alum-tawed leather upper with hand-scribed calligraphy featuring the client's favourite lines from the poetry of John Keats. Hand-stitched details. Natural linings. Oak bark tanned leather soling, insoling and stiffeners. 3-inch leather-covered wooden Coq heel. Breasted sole. This shoe brings together elements of art, poetry and craftsmanship only found in bespoke work. Several inks and leathers were tested during the design development. Completely handmade.