Edward Green of John Lobb

[Immanuel]

gant-->imago????hebben die dat

helaas niet te best, maar das ook iets

[Marco]

I can somewhat decipher Dutch, but, of course, I cannot write it; so I may answer in English:

In 1976 did the London firm of John Lobb sell their Paris branch to Hermes. Since that day there are two totally independent companies: John Lobb (London) and John Lobb (Paris). The London firm produces bespoke shoes and nothing else. The Paris firm produces bespoke shoes (in their own workshop in Paris) as well as a range of ready-to-wear shoes, which are produced in Northampton (England).

They started off by having Edward Green produce their shoes, then Hermes bought the Edward Green factory (I believe, EG was in financial difficulties at that time). The idea was to produce JL and EG shoes in the same (Hermes owned) premises, but that did not work and EG moved out and took new facilities. Today, John Lobb (ready-to-wear) is produced in the former Edward Green factory while EG has a totally different factory and the two companies are not connected any longer.

Whether one prefers EG or JL for ready-to-wear shoes is very much a matter of taste. JL aims to be more fashion-forward, but (in my opinion) can get it at times spectacularly wrong. Equally it’s a matter of taste whether one prefers the London or the Paris firm (more expensive) for bespoke shoes. Edward Green too has started a fully bespoke service in the last two years. This section is run by Tony Gaziano, whom quite a few people (including yours truly) consider the most talented shoemaker at the moment

thanks for the useful information

[FFW]

Dus Green doet ook bespoke, Komt die Tony ook af en toe naar Nederland?

[Immanuel]

de kant en klare schoenen van john lobb en dus ook hermes worden dan weer gemaakt door artioli, zo is mij verteld daar.. wat koop je nog in deze dagen

[Huey]

I can somewhat decipher Dutch, but, of course, I cannot write it; so I may answer in English:

If your Dutch is good enough to decipher most posts we are of course more than happy to welcome you as another regular visitor For most people answers in English won't be a problem.

In 1976 did the London firm of John Lobb sell their Paris branch to Hermes. Since that day there are two totally independent companies: John Lobb (London) and John Lobb (Paris). The London firm produces bespoke shoes and nothing else. The Paris firm produces bespoke shoes (in their own workshop in Paris) as well as a range of ready-to-wear shoes, which are produced in Northampton (England).

They started off by having Edward Green produce their shoes, then Hermes bought the Edward Green factory (I believe, EG was in financial difficulties at that time). The idea was to produce JL and EG shoes in the same (Hermes owned) premises, but that did not work and EG moved out and took new facilities. Today, John Lobb (ready-to-wear) is produced in the former Edward Green factory while EG has a totally different factory and the two companies are not connected any longer.

Whether one prefers EG or JL for ready-to-wear shoes is very much a matter of taste. JL aims to be more fashion-forward, but (in my opinion) can get it at times spectacularly wrong. Equally it’s a matter of taste whether one prefers the London or the Paris firm (more expensive) for bespoke shoes. Edward Green too has started a fully bespoke service in the last two years. This section is run by Tony Gaziano, whom quite a few people (including yours truly) consider the most talented shoemaker at the moment

Thank you for this great piece of info, I do not have very much experience with british shoes. I might look into it a bit more for my next pair.

[Vodka]

I can somewhat decipher Dutch, but, of course, I cannot write it; so I may answer in English:

If your Dutch is good enough to decipher most posts we are of course more than happy to welcome you as another regular visitor For most people answers in English won't be a problem.

In 1976 did the London firm of John Lobb sell their Paris branch to Hermes. Since that day there are two totally independent companies: John Lobb (London) and John Lobb (Paris). The London firm produces bespoke shoes and nothing else. The Paris firm produces bespoke shoes (in their own workshop in Paris) as well as a range of ready-to-wear shoes, which are produced in Northampton (England).

They started off by having Edward Green produce their shoes, then Hermes bought the Edward Green factory (I believe, EG was in financial difficulties at that time). The idea was to produce JL and EG shoes in the same (Hermes owned) premises, but that did not work and EG moved out and took new facilities. Today, John Lobb (ready-to-wear) is produced in the former Edward Green factory while EG has a totally different factory and the two companies are not connected any longer.

Whether one prefers EG or JL for ready-to-wear shoes is very much a matter of taste. JL aims to be more fashion-forward, but (in my opinion) can get it at times spectacularly wrong. Equally it’s a matter of taste whether one prefers the London or the Paris firm (more expensive) for bespoke shoes. Edward Green too has started a fully bespoke service in the last two years. This section is run by Tony Gaziano, whom quite a few people (including yours truly) consider the most talented shoemaker at the moment

Thank you for this great piece of info, I do not have very much experience with british shoes. I might look into it a bit more for my next pair.

Huh, wat voor taal is dit?

Kan iemand het vertalen?

 

[Marco]

Kan iemand het vertalen?

 

www.freetranslation.com  

[Huey]

I can somewhat decipher Dutch, but, of course, I cannot write it; so I may answer in English:

If your Dutch is good enough to decipher most posts we are of course more than happy to welcome you as another regular visitor For most people answers in English won't be a problem.

In 1976 did the London firm of John Lobb sell their Paris branch to Hermes. Since that day there are two totally independent companies: John Lobb (London) and John Lobb (Paris). The London firm produces bespoke shoes and nothing else. The Paris firm produces bespoke shoes (in their own workshop in Paris) as well as a range of ready-to-wear shoes, which are produced in Northampton (England).

They started off by having Edward Green produce their shoes, then Hermes bought the Edward Green factory (I believe, EG was in financial difficulties at that time). The idea was to produce JL and EG shoes in the same (Hermes owned) premises, but that did not work and EG moved out and took new facilities. Today, John Lobb (ready-to-wear) is produced in the former Edward Green factory while EG has a totally different factory and the two companies are not connected any longer.

Whether one prefers EG or JL for ready-to-wear shoes is very much a matter of taste. JL aims to be more fashion-forward, but (in my opinion) can get it at times spectacularly wrong. Equally it’s a matter of taste whether one prefers the London or the Paris firm (more expensive) for bespoke shoes. Edward Green too has started a fully bespoke service in the last two years. This section is run by Tony Gaziano, whom quite a few people (including yours truly) consider the most talented shoemaker at the moment

Thank you for this great piece of info, I do not have very much experience with british shoes. I might look into it a bit more for my next pair.

Huh, wat voor taal is dit?

Kan iemand het vertalen?

 

Als jij het stukje vertaald dat ons nieuwe Japanse lid gaat posten  

[Vodka]

I can somewhat decipher Dutch, but, of course, I cannot write it; so I may answer in English:

If your Dutch is good enough to decipher most posts we are of course more than happy to welcome you as another regular visitor For most people answers in English won't be a problem.

In 1976 did the London firm of John Lobb sell their Paris branch to Hermes. Since that day there are two totally independent companies: John Lobb (London) and John Lobb (Paris). The London firm produces bespoke shoes and nothing else. The Paris firm produces bespoke shoes (in their own workshop in Paris) as well as a range of ready-to-wear shoes, which are produced in Northampton (England).

They started off by having Edward Green produce their shoes, then Hermes bought the Edward Green factory (I believe, EG was in financial difficulties at that time). The idea was to produce JL and EG shoes in the same (Hermes owned) premises, but that did not work and EG moved out and took new facilities. Today, John Lobb (ready-to-wear) is produced in the former Edward Green factory while EG has a totally different factory and the two companies are not connected any longer.

Whether one prefers EG or JL for ready-to-wear shoes is very much a matter of taste. JL aims to be more fashion-forward, but (in my opinion) can get it at times spectacularly wrong. Equally it’s a matter of taste whether one prefers the London or the Paris firm (more expensive) for bespoke shoes. Edward Green too has started a fully bespoke service in the last two years. This section is run by Tony Gaziano, whom quite a few people (including yours truly) consider the most talented shoemaker at the moment

Thank you for this great piece of info, I do not have very much experience with british shoes. I might look into it a bit more for my next pair.

Huh, wat voor taal is dit?

Kan iemand het vertalen?

 

Als jij het stukje vertaald dat ons nieuwe Japanse lid gaat posten  

Welk?

[Huey]

Welk?

Sremted.

Is een Japanner die in Utrecht woont.

[gusto napolitano]

Welk?

Sremted.

Is een Japanner die in Utrecht woont.

Dat is toch die dassen man art of nog wat of zoiets.

[Huey]

Welk?

Sremted.

Is een Japanner die in Utrecht woont.

Dat is toch die dassen man art of nog wat of zoiets.

Geen idee, Vodka doorzag mijn bluf dus ik moest iets verzinnen  

[Nexus]

I can somewhat decipher Dutch, but, of course, I cannot write it; so I may answer in English:

In 1976 did the London firm of John Lobb sell their Paris branch to Hermes. Since that day there are two totally independent companies: John Lobb (London) and John Lobb (Paris). The London firm produces bespoke shoes and nothing else. The Paris firm produces bespoke shoes (in their own workshop in Paris) as well as a range of ready-to-wear shoes, which are produced in Northampton (England).

They started off by having Edward Green produce their shoes, then Hermes bought the Edward Green factory (I believe, EG was in financial difficulties at that time). The idea was to produce JL and EG shoes in the same (Hermes owned) premises, but that did not work and EG moved out and took new facilities. Today, John Lobb (ready-to-wear) is produced in the former Edward Green factory while EG has a totally different factory and the two companies are not connected any longer.

Whether one prefers EG or JL for ready-to-wear shoes is very much a matter of taste. JL aims to be more fashion-forward, but (in my opinion) can get it at times spectacularly wrong. Equally it’s a matter of taste whether one prefers the London or the Paris firm (more expensive) for bespoke shoes. Edward Green too has started a fully bespoke service in the last two years. This section is run by Tony Gaziano, whom quite a few people (including yours truly) consider the most talented shoemaker at the moment

Thanks for the information!

[T4phage]

I can somewhat decipher Dutch, but, of course, I cannot write it; so I may answer in English:

In 1976 did the London firm of John Lobb sell their Paris branch to Hermes. Since that day there are two totally independent companies: John Lobb (London) and John Lobb (Paris). The London firm produces bespoke shoes and nothing else. The Paris firm produces bespoke shoes (in their own workshop in Paris) as well as a range of ready-to-wear shoes, which are produced in Northampton (England).

They started off by having Edward Green produce their shoes, then Hermes bought the Edward Green factory (I believe, EG was in financial difficulties at that time). The idea was to produce JL and EG shoes in the same (Hermes owned) premises, but that did not work and EG moved out and took new facilities. Today, John Lobb (ready-to-wear) is produced in the former Edward Green factory while EG has a totally different factory and the two companies are not connected any longer.

Whether one prefers EG or JL for ready-to-wear shoes is very much a matter of taste. JL aims to be more fashion-forward, but (in my opinion) can get it at times spectacularly wrong. Equally it’s a matter of taste whether one prefers the London or the Paris firm (more expensive) for bespoke shoes. Edward Green too has started a fully bespoke service in the last two years. This section is run by Tony Gaziano, whom quite a few people (including yours truly) consider the most talented shoemaker at the moment

Bengal-Stripe!  How did you end up here?

My own preference for bespoke is the Lobb/Paris branch: superior lastmaking and design.  Maybe a bit more 'fashion forward', but the end product is as timeless as it is elegant.  Lobb/London on the other hand seems to be resting on it's laurels, with the shapes of the lasts being rather dull and unimaginative... picture an Alden or Allen Edmond.

btw. how goes the cordovan Abala?

[bracco]

I can somewhat decipher Dutch, but, of course, I cannot write it; so I may answer in English:

In 1976 did the London firm of John Lobb sell their Paris branch to Hermes. Since that day there are two totally independent companies: John Lobb (London) and John Lobb (Paris). The London firm produces bespoke shoes and nothing else. The Paris firm produces bespoke shoes (in their own workshop in Paris) as well as a range of ready-to-wear shoes, which are produced in Northampton (England).

They started off by having Edward Green produce their shoes, then Hermes bought the Edward Green factory (I believe, EG was in financial difficulties at that time). The idea was to produce JL and EG shoes in the same (Hermes owned) premises, but that did not work and EG moved out and took new facilities. Today, John Lobb (ready-to-wear) is produced in the former Edward Green factory while EG has a totally different factory and the two companies are not connected any longer.

Whether one prefers EG or JL for ready-to-wear shoes is very much a matter of taste. JL aims to be more fashion-forward, but (in my opinion) can get it at times spectacularly wrong. Equally it’s a matter of taste whether one prefers the London or the Paris firm (more expensive) for bespoke shoes. Edward Green too has started a fully bespoke service in the last two years. This section is run by Tony Gaziano, whom quite a few people (including yours truly) consider the most talented shoemaker at the moment

Bengal-Stripe!  How did you end up here?

My own preference for bespoke is the Lobb/Paris branch: superior lastmaking and design.  Maybe a bit more 'fashion forward', but the end product is as timeless as it is elegant.  Lobb/London on the other hand seems to be resting on it's laurels, with the shapes of the lasts being rather dull and unimaginative... picture an Alden or Allen Edmond.

btw. how goes the cordovan Abala?

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