An Island of Light1- 30 September 2026
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Wan

These plain-toe derby shoes are made from bear leather from Hokkaido, Japan. The black leather has a natural grain unique to wild animals. Made with the hand sewn welted construction method, they combine the formal shape of a dress shoe with the strong character of the leather.

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Ken Kataoka

Ken crafts classic men’s footwear using the traditional hand sewn welt