OFFICE is proud to present ffoR. A brand new style concept developed independently for the fashion savvy male.  


ffoR follows a simple formula; premium + design = effortless style.

The focus is on quality leather and suede, uncomplicated silhouettes and fine detailing; so that every element is perfect. Inspired by Scandinavian design this range has universal appeal with an original edge. Styles are fashion forward; find Asgard, Elves, Midgard, Odin and Jord.

ffoR is available in two minimal colour options; black and grey, with the exception of the wildcard; the teal Asgard chukka boot. ffoR combines sharply crafted uppers with starkly contrasted coloured soles, giving a flash of colour and a hint of eccentricity, making the range anything but subtle.

here my dear...

Though more subtle than his influence in the musical sphere, this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's sartorial legacy was also substantial because Gaye was a pioneer to the core. In fact, a variety of what have now come to be thought of as a classic American look can be traced back to this icons wardrobe. All in all, it's safe to say that on the fashion front Gaye could be described as someone who knew “What's Going On” when it came to style.

Where Gaye's personal style really began to shine, however, was when he broke away from Motown Records in the 1970s. In the politically and sexually charged climate of this decade, Gaye's style reached its peak when he began to express himself more, both as an artist and in the fashion arena. This epoch saw the mega star frequently snapped wearing denim on denim, leather jackets lined in shearling (and worn with upturned collars), aviators, and a knitted hat with absolutely everything.

marvin gaye is an inspirational icon who could do smart and casual with exceptional ease. these are some of the otions in store that could live up to that...

 

 

Miles of style...

In 1965, the legendary jazz critic and Esquire style writer George Frazier dubbed Miles Davis "The Warlord of the Weejuns" in the liner notes of a greatest hits collection. A hell of a nickname, even if no one knew what it meant.

Nobody played the trumpet like Miles Davis, and nobody dressed like him either. Ever at the forefront of jazz's major developments, he was also a style chameleon constantly changing his colour palletes. Before he got all freaky and avant-garde, Miles spent the late '40s to mid '60s dressed in various iterations of conservative dapperness, from the Brooks Brothers suits he wore at the time of his 1949 recording Birth of the Cool, to the slim European suits he sported for 1963's Seven Steps to Heaven.

There arent many people on this planet coming close to Miles, but you can get somewhere close with the selection of casual shoes from Paul Smith in the A/W10 collection...

 

new in this week...

Its winter again and everyone has become obssesd with the military vibe. looking like an ageing member of a strokes tribute band!

The M-43 Service Shoe is really what we would call today an ankle boot. It was in fact the standard issue combat boot issued to G-Is, standardised in June 1943. Made from a 'Rough-Out' hide (Rough-Out meaning the hide was turned inside out - leaving the nap side facing outwards, with the top-grain on the inside), the M-43 service shoe superseded the earlier 1939 model service shoe.

The grenson Glen boot...

The new grenson glen boot has been inspired by that of a vintage military feel with a modern spin!



In Poste we have mainly been listening to...

Bill Withers 'Justments

Les Hommes....

LES HOMMES stands for the two Belgium fashion designers Tom Notte and Bart Vandebosch.  Both graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium.  Tom and Bart form an inseparable duo since they first met at the fashion Academy of Antwerp. Both are very charismatic designers with a strong personality to match.

After working at Olivier Theyskens for three months, Tom choose to work for a commercial brand to pick up company experience. Shortly after Bart’s graduation they decided to combine forces and started the “LES HOMMES” collection.

After four years LES HOMMES  succeeded in establishing  an international distribution with the men’s collection. Today LES HOMMES is distributed in over 100 high-end fashion men stores all over the world. The selection of shops are of a very high standard profile which reflects the distribution politics of LES HOMMES.

 



Opening Ceremony...

Opening Ceremony brings together emerging American talent with both young and established designers and artists from abroad. Each year, the unique commercial and cultural character of a visiting country is represented at Opening Ceremony by capturing the essence of the country’s consumer experience. Opening Ceremony has also become known for its myriad collaborations with the likes of Chloë Sevigny, Spike Jonze, Pendleton, Levi's, Timberland, Keds, Robert Clergerie, and more.

the great outdoors...

Red wing heritage...

Classic Work boots were made to withstand the rigors of hard work and the brutality of harsh weather. These boots earned their reputation on the farms and cities of America’s heartland. Today, these American classics feature the highest quality materials, craftsmanship and signature Red Wing leathers.

Inspired by the rugged work boot heritage, the Work Chukkas are casual in appearance, but ruggedly handsome. They employ Red Wing’s signature white crepe sole, premium leathers and Goodyear welt construction. The result is a lightweight and comfortable casual boot that is uniquely Red Wing. They’re the perfect shoe for looking busy while not doing anything.

In far northern Minnesota, lies the Mesabi Iron Range, a rugged, remote area from which raw iron ore was mined. The local residents proudly became known as Iron Rangers, individuals with a sense of adventure and a determined personality. Those same attributes are what makes the Iron Ranger Collection so appealing. These boots are as impressive as they are rugged.



Party season is coming....

As the party season is nearing the beginning, we have a selection of poste shoes that are here for dancing the nights away..

The harry m shoe

the richmond wingtip lace

maverick 5 eye

Calling all ivy leaguers...

Will Fall 2010 be remembered as the peak —and therefore beginning of the end — of the Preppy/Ivy/Trad/Americana trend, or will it mark the beginning of a much larger and longer influence on American style and culture?

Time will tell, and things are heating up in preparation.

We have the bass tassle loafers in stock..

If the Baracuta Harrington is the original style....then Bass Weejun's are the original penny loafers. G.H Bass & Co. founded in 1876 is one of the oldest and most successful American Footwear brands. The collection also contains a wide range of contemporary footwear featuring European and American styling.

lets go for a walk...

with the hiking trend finally landing its way to the paved streets of london in a big way, it reminds me of a book i read some time ago about guys hiking the yosemite in the 1960s, which was done by the photographer glenn denny......

The sheer granite walls of Yosemite Valley have drawn a lot of visitors over the years. In the late 1950s and through the 60s, they galvanized a dedicated group of rock climbers, who saw their glacier-polished faces as the purest challenge. When those climbers first made their way up Half Dome and El Capitan, they ushered in a new era--over the course of the 60s, they developed techniques, tools and philosophies that would change the sport forever. In the 60s spirit of social exploration, a small group of committed climbers eventually dropped out of the mainstream of work and society to take up residence at Camp 4, perfecting their skills and developing a unique scene.

And as winter is approaching several brands have taken inspiration from scenes such as these in their collections...

YMC

OFFICINE CREATIVE

ELIA MAURIZI

NATIVE

The all new Grenson AW10 range...

following on from the success of the SS10 grenson range we now have the AW range in store now with some great additions..

the stanley now comes in a navy suede with a rubber sole, which is ideal for the winter months as i didnt very much enjoy slipping on my arse last winter!

The fred thick sole boot is a great addition as it is very much on trend with the use of the white vibram sole, which you would usually see on a pair of red wings.

The Ivan chukka boot gives us another option as we have always had the sharpe boot, but if you are looking for something a little smaller to wear either smart or casual then this is the perfect option!

Coming to a poste shop near you soon is the glen toe cap boot. modelled on a very military based theme with its canvas uppers these are likely to prove very popular!

what not to do in our shoes....

what not to do in our shoes....

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The Poste blog is back with a vengeance... And its our BIRTHDAY!

to celebrate ten years of poste being on south molton street, we are proud to launch our Poste 10 range, which is a limtied edition range of shoes designed  by Manni Kalsi, which is has been themed around a colour palette of aluminium, tin and black onyx.

needless to say experimentation was taken to a higher level on this range, with the introduction of suede dipped toes and uppers being got at with the sharp end of a scalpel.

Pewter has been washed on distressed leathers, with an addition of all over studs making a stand out statement!



the poste 10 range is available in store now. so come and get piece of poste history...