Shoe specialists from Japan and the U.K. gather at BRITISH MADE Ginza Store for a talk show!

BRITISH MADE Ginza Store, which delivers “Lifestyle with a British story”, is celebrating its first anniversary by inviting three specialists to a talk live on the themes of “The charm of British shoes” and “Shoes necessary for businessmen”. The store will hold a talk show on the theme of “The Charm of British Shoes” and “Shoes for Businessmen” with three invited specialists.

Talk Live by Three Leading Japanese and British Shoe Specialists

Three specialists on shoes, Mr. Yukihiro Sugawara, Mr. Takahiro Iino, and Mr. William Church, will be invited to talk about “The Appeal of British Shoes” and “Shoes that Businessmen Should Choose. The main theme of the event will be “Shoes for Businessmen to Choose,” and talk sessions will be held on practical topics such as recommended business shoes for different generations and how to choose good shoes. The three specialists will also hear about the ” Fun + Walk Project (sneaker commuting),” which has been encouraged since spring 2018.

Introduction of the backgrounds of the three specialists who will appear at the talk live

Mr. Yukihiro Sugawara, Editor in Chief of LAST

Mr. Sugawara has been the editor-in-chief of the men’s shoe magazine ” LAST ” since its launch in 2003. He is well known as a person who covers shoemaking and shoe culture not only in Japan but also in the U.K. and Europe, and has a thorough knowledge of the men’s shoe industry in general. He is also active as a freelance editor in a wide range of fields from men’s fashion to culture.

Mr. Takahiro Iino, fashion journalist

After graduating from university, he worked for a major steel manufacturer before becoming an independent clothing journalist in 2002. He writes about watches, shoes, suits, coats, umbrellas, bags, and other men’s apparel in general, and discusses them from the perspective of his experience as a businessman, while also incorporating historical background. His book “Men’s Shoes: From the First Step to the Finest” (Asahi Shimbun Publications), published in 2010, is a long-selling men’s shoe-related book that continues to be reprinted today. At the end of last year, 2016, he also published a book on suits, ” Menswear Tastes: Choosing a Suit that Fits Your Body and Mind ” (Asahi Shinbun Publishing), which has also been well received.

Mr. William Church, owner of JOSEPH CHEANEY

Joseph Cheaney is the owner of Joseph Cheaney. Born in Northampton, England, to the founding family of “Church’s,” which has been making Goodyear shoes for over a century. He worked for Church & Co. Ltd. for 15 years, and then in 2009, with his cousin Jonathan Church, he moved from Church’s (Prada Gruffalo) to Joseph Cheaney’s (Cassandra Gruffalo). In 2009, he and his cousin Jonathan Church purchased Joseph Cheaney from Church (the Prada Group Lady Cassandra) and became independent again. Under the slogan “PURELY MADE IN ENGLAND,” the entire process from cutting to final polishing is done at the company’s own factory in Northampton. Joseph Cheaney’s shoes are the best in the world. Joseph Cheaney shoes are sold in about 40 countries around the world.

Enjoy ” Kilhoman McIlroy Bay ” & ” Fever Tree Premium Ginger Beer ” at the event

On the day of the talk live, Joseph Cheaney will be presenting his whisky “Kilchoman Maquillage Bay,” a whisky born on the island of Islay in 2005, and “Feehan,” a whisky founded in London in 2005, and “Kilchoman Macquarie Bay,” a whisky made in London in 2005. The “Premium Ginger Beer” by Feehertree, also founded in London in 2005, will be available for purchase. Kilhorman McKeervey is a standard product of Kilhorman Distillery, a farm distillery established in 2005 on the island of Islay. It is made from heavy peat (phenol value of 50ppm ) barley malt and vatted with a good balance of 3 to5 year old barley malt. Makyar Bay is located half a mile from the Kilhorman distillery and is said to be the most beautiful beach on the island of Islay, where tourists and Islay residents alike enjoy the beautiful beaches. It is a famous spot visited by tourists and Islay residents alike.

Fever Tree, also founded in London in 2005. As a pioneer of premium mixers, Fever-Tree has expanded to 53 countries in the past 10 years and is supported by 7 out of the 10 best restaurants in the world (2015 ). It is not only a cocktail ingredient, but can also be enjoyed as a soft drink on its own.

Talk Live Details

Date & Time: Saturday, April 7, 18:00 ~ 19:30 *Doors open at 17:30
Talk topics: Part 1: “The Appeal of British Shoes” and Part 2: “The Shoes Every Businessman Should Choose. (Times may vary)
Talk guests: Yukihiro Sugawara, Takahiro Iino, William Church
Venue: BRITISH MADE Ginza Store, GINZA SIX 5F, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-6263-9955
Fee: 1,500 yen (tax included) Drink service available
Capacity: 20 people (with seating)

Reservations can be made through BRITISH MADE’s official online store