So i’m perhaps a little late with the final day of publishing day 7 of Mr alex Gowers shoe diary, but I for one have savoured every moment of his shoe choices.
I’ve especially liked his use of the humble white sock, which on most you could only see working in the gym, but for some reason or another, Mr Gower has made this flash of white work well in a fashion moment.
Day 7 / Vans x Kenzo
Q: If you weren’t a visual merchandising extraordinaire, what would you be doing with your working life?
A: I’d be a chef i have a passion for food, cooking and eating it and if im not in a shop im in a restaurant.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey of stepping in this mans shoes…
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A little more relaxed toward the close of this working week for Mr Gower, as he lets his Nike collection take centre stage, or should that be centre pallet…
Day 5 / Nike Wardour Max
Q: What do you take into consideration when buying a new pair of shoes?
A: I never really consider anything if i like them i buy them and worry about my bank balance later!
Day 6 / Nike Flyknit
Q: Does a man have as much right to shoes as a woman?
A: Totally, I believe mens fashion is stronger now than its ever been. I notice myself how many men take fashion more seriously and buy into footwear a lot more as a statement not just for functionality.
Enjoy the journey of stepping in another mans shoes…
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Jealous doesn’t even begin to cover how I feel about the shoes that Mr Gower is sporting on day 3 of his shoe diary…I’m tempted to get all twin thing and go and purchase a pair myself!
Day 3 / Opening Ceremony Desert Boot in Leopard Print
Q: If you could own any pair of shoes or trainers this season, what would they be?
A: It would have to be the camouflage trainers from Valentino’s Spring Summer 13 collection, they’re a combination of two of my favourite things!
Q: How many pairs of shoes do you own?
A: I currently own 30 pairs, most of which are trainers. I try to make a point of wearing a different pair each day, although, there are always favourites that tend to get worn more than others.
Enjoy the journey of stepping in another mans shoes…
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Foodie and all round fashion lover Alex Gower is the next subject for my feature In His Shoes…I was very excited to delve deeper into his wardrobe, because boy does he shop!
Fighting crimes against fashion as a visual merchandiser by day, for a rather well known chain of luxury fashion boutiques, Alex knows his way around a mannequin and better still can merchandise the hell out of a womenswear look.
In following his Instagram (@gowerpower1) and Twitter of the same name, one can’t help but see his fierce loyalty to best of British menswear brands, one also can’t help but be jealous of his wardrobe, here we get a 7 day peak into his shoe (and trouser) choices…
Day 1 / COS Chelsea Boots
Q: What do you choose first when getting dressed, shoes or clothes?
A: Usually clothes, starting from top and working down. However on certain days they’ll be a pair of shoes i’ll want to wear so will work my outfit around them.
Day 2 / Trickers x Margaret Howell Boots
Q: Which shoe brand do you favour the most?
A: Would have to be Nike. I’m a little obsessed with trainers and tend to buy at least one pair each month. I really love the way that there’s so many different styles and that the brand is constantly evolving and collaborating with brands such as Undercover.
Enjoy the journey of walking in another mans shoes…
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So we’ve reached the end this weeks shoe diary journey with Richard Brand from new British menswear label Vidur, and whilst I’ve throughly enjoyed his brand loyalty to Nike, the final days entry has got me reaching for a pair of knitting needles or better still placing an order with Grandma Brand…
Day 7 / Hand Knitted Booties (his wording not mine) from Grandma
Q: If you weren’t part of the Vidur design duo, what would you be doing?
A: I’d probably move to America - I’m half American and have a passport but I’ve never gone the whole way and put things in motion to relocate completely - the draw of London is way too strong (even if it can’t compete when it comes to a finding decent short-stack for breakfast!)
A happy relaxing Sunday to all and thank you again to Richard…be sure to take a hop, skip and a jump to the site now to take a look at whats to come for AW13.
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For days 3 and 4 of his In His Shoes diary, Mr Richard Brand of menswear label Vidur, appears to have taken a step back in time with a pair of Nikes that we have all owned and cherished at some point in our lifes…
Day 3 / Nike Air Rift
Q: If you could own any pair of shoes or trainers this season, what would they be?
A: I’d love a pair of Diego Vanassibara brogues - he adds a beautiful rosewood faceplate over the laces - like nothing I’ve seen before but still really classic and timeless.
Day 4 / Converse CdG Play
Q: How many pairs of shoes do you own?
A: Probably about 5 at any one time but you know what it’s like - you can easily wear the same pair over and over and forget you have anything else. If something really good comes up ill try and pick up 2 pairs, just for peace of mind!
Enjoy the journey of stepping in another man’s shoes…
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