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  • The Unexpected Renaissance of Hand-Painted Signs

    A true sign of the times..

    nickgarrett's avatarNick Garrett Margate & London Traditional Signwriting & Glass Gilding

    Found this nice article which get it covered – real signs shape our street experience and work on many levels… continuing tradition is a modern thing

    lbutterworthStory by Lisa Butterworth  Published on Nov 13, 2012 in Read  Photo by Heath Harris

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    FOREWARD 

    It’s true to say traditions are the hallmark of cultures and nations none more so than the artistry of the sign painter that was so part of the lives of our forefathers and earlier generations not so long ago.  Working with traditional makers and artisans brings one in direct contact with the stuff and aromas of craftsmanship: practices, systems and efficiency.  These skillsets and tools deliver repeatable quality so when one encounters traditional artists or makers one sees not only quality but often a surprising amount of quantity too.

    Tradition harvests both – it is a flawed modern notion to believe you can only have one or t’other.

    The streets…

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  • Brogue trader!

    Brogue trader!! A shoe fit for sundry..

    Take 2!

    It’s a snug fit, a nice parallel but this classic shoe is much like traditional signwriting – it transcends time… looks great in Shoreditch  or Kensington alike!

    Article: Couture Talk Magazine

    http://magazine.shoptiques.com/post/10482969890/fashion-always-repeats-itself-brogues

    Fashion of the 60s and 70s are always splashing in and out of the high fashion trend circuit in weird ways. Brogue Shoes are one of those things that are coming back with a bang just in time for this fall. This is one of those trends that I personally am obsessed with and am extremely happy to see come back. They come in boots, heels, but are most classic in heels. Celebrities, designers, and street fashionistas alike have been embracing the classy trend.

    Originally designed as in Scotland and Ireland brogues were designed as a pair of casual men’s work shoes. The Shoes are designed to function as a source of comfort for long work hours. The small tongue, perforated front, and small discharge holes on the top and outsides of the toe were designed to fill up with rain, further adding comfort to the shoe. Oxfords and Brogues are very smiliar and were created around the same time. Some people confuse the two or think they are interchangeable. Oxfords in the American term mean any shoe that has open lacing with wingtips, while brogues  generally refers to the rounded shape of the toe along with the holes. It can also refer to the small square heel. There can be oxfords who are brogues and have wingtips. These shoes bellow are actually Oxfords

    While all of these are full half and half brogues, even the flat wedges on the end.

    I love Brogues and Oxfords because they make everyone look school girl chic. It also adds can add a classy menswear look to any outfit. Menswear isn’t only for boys now! Trousers, shoulder padded blazers, menshirts, and brogues: sounds lovely to me. One day we’ll all be as lovely as Katharine Hepburn. Or at least try!