J.m. Weston Men

A traditional shoemaker for over 120 years, J.M. Weston stands out with creations that are as rare as they are authentic, blending remarkable materials and exceptional techniques. With a craftsmanship of excellence practiced in its Limoges factory, the house reinvents itself without ever failing in its quest for timelessness. Noble materials thus coexist with raw materials, rock influences compete with traditional codes, and realism mingles with impertinence. To enhance the great classics while reinterpreting them boldly is the challenge taken on by Olivier Saillard, Artistic Director of the brand since 2018. And to do this, the former Director of the Galliera Museum regularly dives into the brand's archives. The latest discovery? The fact that J.M. Weston loafers were previously favored by Parisian café waiters due to their comfort. This gives Olivier Saillard the opportunity to present new models of the loafer at the Café de l'Époque, a hub for the profession in the 1970s, 180. For the new collection, the iconic shoe of the shoemaker since 'les minets' and la bande du Drugstore is revisited, sometimes crafted in natural leather, sometimes enhanced with a thick leather sole. In terms of inspiration, while Olivier Saillard ensures that loafers, derbies, or oxfords fit perfectly into urban outings, he continues to draw from universes as diverse as hunting, golf, or equestrianism. A heritage that can be found in the manufacturing process, each model being designed within the historical workshops. In total, no less than two months are required to create a pair of shoes, from cutting the leather to polishing. As a guarantor of the quality of its luxury shoes, J.M. Weston is also the only shoemaker to own its own vegetable tanning leather sole factory, which gives the shoes their exceptional character.