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    Shoe Brushes: Shoji Works, Paul Brunngard, Kirby Allison

    I am very familiar with all three makes. Shoji brushes are beautifully stained -- I've been to the factory in Japan and can't find anything at fault. Great stuff! They are a bit smaller in size -- which as pros and cons. (maybe more articulation but covers less area) Paul Brunngard handles are...
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    Hi! You might be pleased to know that we are currently working on it -- and we might be able to get something in for July/Aug!!!
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    **The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**

    Great job with the internal dvidiers. I can see that you gave the corner mitre joints as well. well done!
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    We've been busy in the studio building a few display items for the showroom and lounge! We built these in-house to display some of our umbrellas, and hangers. From this: to This And our wall displays for the lounge, featuring our dismantlable umbrella and a Nakata hanger for Maurice Sedwell:
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    A few of our clients have asked us to make the Signature Garment Bag in Black! So we now have! It has the same design as the other colours -- with reinforced gussets, double zip opening, support for modular travel handles, and, of course, three buttonholes at the top for hangers.
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    The New Spitshine Guide is now out! Filmed at the Arterton lounge, we thought we would provide a beginner's guide on the foundational basics!
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    Condition and Polish New Shoes?

    All shoes will have a factory finish -- but what that is depends on the factory. But new leathers by virtue of being new will usually have enough of the waxes and oils to keep it supple -- and loss of pigmentation would not be an issue. If the shoes have been sitting in the stokcroom for long...
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    Anders and I were at the UK Shoemakers Conference this weekend, and we gave demonstrations on the shoeshine process. One key takeaway was achieving a balance between and water as we apply layers of the spitshine. Its easier said than done -- and hence, the in-person demonstration was helpful...
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    We interviewed Mr. Nakata on the history of his 80 year old company. The evolution of hangers from the 50s to 80s, and then to the present times, illustrate some marked differences in both styling and production capabilities. The hangers we see today have much greater thickness and contouring...
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    Good eye on the Eames! RE the leaning, we want out guests to be comfortable!
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    Some images of our complimentary shoeshining event yesterday at the Princes Arcade
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    We got free shoeshining at the Princes Arcade tomorrow. Come try out our bespoke shoe shining chair in the arcade. No purchases necessary!
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    We've finally finished the renovation of our new concept -- the arterton lounge. The lounge is located across the arcade from our showroom. The spiral staircase is a neat feature and brings clients to our lounge, which is a more intimate space. Visit us at 12 & 13 Princes Arcade! Free...
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    We've recently done an interview with Clematis Ginza in Tokyo. The proprietor, Mr. Takano, is an old-school craftsman in the most original sense, who has garnered the admiration of a number of loyal clients over the years. Here's his take on European vs Japanese bespoke shoes.
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    Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella

    A sneak peak of our new showroom at 12 Princes Arcade, open from M-F 11am to 6pm, and 11am to 5pm on Sat-Sunday. We have made footwear the centre of the focus, along with our bespoke cutting theatre with resident cutter Matthew Gonzalez, who was recently featured on GQ. Yearn Shoemaker and...
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