Often, the intrigue of an object lies in the profile, or the silhouette.  When shopping for shoes, we recommend considering all angles.  

Camper has arrived for Fall/Winter 2009.  The designs may be simple, and functional as Camper always is, but we really appreciate the lines and shapes that are created with each and every seam and carefully sculpted sole.  Each design is thoughtful and accessible, and we love seeing how differently each Camper shoe looks and adapts to your individual style.  

Kita $470

We've received Coclico for Fall!  Among the coveted are the "Kita" in dark forest green, the "Telesto" riding boot in oiled black suede and vintage brown with grey undertones. There is also the "Elara" - a 3/4 height boot with a 2 inch heel (perfect for everyday!) in soft, pebbled black leather.   Lastly, there is the "Cayuga," a delicate shoe-bootie with an almond toe in matte grey leather with aubergine piping.  We're sorry to leave you in suspense!  More images to follow shortly...

Can't wait? Come and see Coclico in person at Umeboshi.

Filippa K Arrivals...

 

 

 Women's:

 Simone boot tall - $599

 Simone ankle boot - $449

 Almond lace up ankle boot - $475

 Mick boot - $ 525

 Made in Italy

  Men's:

 Derby shoe - $349

 Owen suede - $275

 Steve boot - $475

 Made in Portugal

Founded in 1863 by John A.Frye, a prominent English shoemaker, the Frye Company is the oldest continuously operated shoe company in the United States.

Frye's footwear has a long and illustrious history. Frye boots were worn by Union and Confederate soldiers during America's Civil War, as well as soldiers in the Spanish-American War. When homesteading sparked adventurous New England families to go West in the mid and late 1800's, many of these pioneers wore Frye Boots for the long journey.

In the 1960's, Frye reintroduced the Campus Boot. There was nothing like the Frye Boot on the market at the time, and consumers began to demand the "Original Frye's." The Smithsonian Institute, in their search for items to best represent 1960's America, chose a pair of Frye Boots, which proudly remain on display today.

Now at Umeboshi, and the rest is history.....

Maxine Campus Boot

Like the Erin Work boot, The Maxine Campus boot is clean and easy in smooth full-grain leather. The Campus boot has been one of Frye's signature styles for decades, and the Maxine, with it's updated toe will definitely continue the tradition. $398

What a beautiful photograph, care of Natsumi on Lark About.

"Cannes" by Chie Mihara at Umeboshi, "Joel" dress by Malene Birger at Lark - worn by Nicole at her art opening at Goonies.

Shofolk for men is here...

top - Armstrong/bitter chocolate - $275

bottom - Harry/black - $335

So what's Folk and Shofolk all about?

Folk is a casual menswear brand born in 2001 in London. Shofolk the sister (and brother) footwear collection for men and women, followed in 2004.

Shofolk is designed by the same team and has the same ethos combining distinctive shapes with natural leathers to create functional yet stylish footwear. Production is limited to keep the quality levels high with a nice by product that their owners are unlikely to bump into someone wearing the same pair.

Inspirations can't be nailed down to specifics, ideas come from all over but mainly from what we see and hear each day in London. Shapes, colours, and textures play a big part in what we do.

Shofolk is made in a small family owned factory in the heart of shoe making country in North Portugal. They have 60 years experience in hand crafting shoes and this skill combined with leathers imported from Italy brings our designs to life.

New arrivals from Argila, Zeha, Frye, Filippa K, and Dolce Vita have also rolled in! Images coming soon...