London's ULTIMATE Old-School Shoe Shine Experience

[@EJSNJ]

Anders is a charming and skilled gentleman. His enthusiasm for this work is infectious. He works so naturally as he carries on a lively conversation, and sacrifices neither diligence nor eye contact. Impressive! My paternal grandfather, an immigrant from Southern Italy, died shining shoes on the streets of New York shortly before I was born.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Anders is great, we've always been pleased to showcase his enthusiasm on the channel!

[@Bladesmobile]

As a barber I’ve followed your channel for a long time But I have to say Your haircut makes me cry for my industry

[@gentlemansgazette]

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[@the_absurd_hero]

I've been waiting for a quiet moment to watch this video--and it was definitely worth the wait! Anders is so knowledgeable, capable, and enthusiastic! And he discusses his reasoning, as well as lots of make-do options, so that his general principles can be applied without needing a specific product, which I really appreciate. I might not get into shoe shining exactly, but I'll definitely be taking better care of my leather shoes from here on 🙂

[@brafya]

SHOE SHINING IN AN EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR? talk about SERIOUS class wow !!!

[@gentlemansgazette]

It's a permanent fixture at Arterton - such a great setup!

[@larskamenec]

When the guy doing the shine looks to be wearing an AP Royal Oak, does it really surprise you? I cannot get a clear shot, but that looks like the watch to me.

[@koimananana]

If fashion returned back to leather shoes we might even get back bench seat shoe shiners

[@dandiehm8414]

@@koimananana Highly polished leather shoes are ALWAYS in fashion. 🙂

[@janerkenbrack3373]

This video really shined!

[@gentlemansgazette]

We see what you did there - and we approve! 👏

[@TheoTheTimeTravelingMagician]

Spectacular, can’t wait to watch!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, Theo!

[@frankv7068]

Love the video, we have shoe shiners in Grand Central also a place called Leather Spa here in NYC, you wore the wrong shoes for shining! should’ve worn smooth leather and not pebbles or grained lol but still good job and content 👌🏽✨

[@gentlemansgazette]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Raphael's smooth leather shoes didn't need shining 😉 There's no "wrong" shoes to shine, as people do even shine suede. Anders was happy to shine these shoes, and Raphael was very happy with the results 👌

[@v33punk]

On my way to pick up my 1920s Spectators from my local cobbler.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Very nice! Care to share more details about your spectators?

[@rlkinnard]

maybe this is not the place, but what about French fashion, though some of the French clothes that i own were made in Italy?

[@gentlemansgazette]

An interesting idea! Which artisans or brands do you recommend?

[@rlkinnard]

@@gentlemansgazette What do I wear? Hermes first and foremost- Dior , YSL, Charvet, and there are a lot of new houses in Paris with which I am familiar only by name. But Paris is the capital of fashion, and you spend so much time on GB. I know that you have covered Hernes ties. And I know that the Hermes sandals and belts are kind of a joke.

[@JackJonValois]

Me: Somehow gets the same shine using a kiwi brush, bath & body works lotion, and some anti-aging skin cream that maintains it

[@dandiehm8414]

I've been using Saphir products and have gotten WAY better results than I ever did with Kiwi.

[@dandiehm8414]

I realize Anders is a world champion, but what would someone typically charge for a shine like this? Ballpark figures are fine, I don't need exact amounts.

[@ClaudioAdrianFuentesAlem-on8iw]

Old school Is the Best school.

[@ClaudioAdrianFuentesAlem-on8iw]

Health money and love for you and familys.

[@mikekhan-y2h]

I think the gent needs a water dispenser and some proper products Not one of the best shoeshine videos I’ve seen when compared to the Elegant Oxford, Kirby and the Rake

[@gentlemansgazette]

Jack here - in my experience, a water dispenser isn't necessary at all. I use a shallow dish (or the polish tin lid) with barely any water in it, as I find it much easier to control the amount of water on the end of my finger that way. But, to each their own!

[@philistinelimbs]

Bro's holding on to that hair for dear life.

[@DaddySantaClaus]

i use a cube of ice and it melts quick to room temp

[@gentlemansgazette]

Nice idea 🧊

[@DaddySantaClaus]

@@gentlemansgazette thank you

[@jovan.cvetkovic866]

Hello, i didnt know anyone better to ask than you, since it seems you know a lot about this topic, i have an issue authenticating a purple label leather jacket i want to buy, could you offer me some help please. The main giveaway for me is that it says made in china on the tag, but everything else looks solid. I can send you a picture in dm if needed. Cheers!

[@zelekbajerek]

4:31 polska gurom

[@barnastil591]

Did he Hawk Tuah his shoes?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Breath, not spit 😉

[@trevorstiles1008]

First

[@matlindell5022]

No offense but I get way better results with less cinema.🤪🤗

[@gentlemansgazette]

Well, it's not everyday that most people film a shoe shine 😉

[@mikejames-o6h]

Disappointing due to the video being too long and the shiner not being very good.

[@SimonJames-y8h]

He wasn’t a world champion? Please promote the best services and not those to just promote products

[@gentlemansgazette]

Based on your other comment, it sounds like you have an issue with the brand. The products you choose to use for a shoe shine is ultimately a subjective topic - if you get a good result with your choice of tools and method, that's great 🙂

[@OracleTelcel]

Not very shiny

[@gentlemansgazette]

The shoes are made from a rich hatch-grain leather which would require multiple layers and therefore hours to fill in the structure to make a flat surface to get to a mirror shine. The finished results are top-notch for Raphael's needs, and what constitutes the perfect shine will usually be subjective for each person 🙂

[@SimonJames-y8h]

I have used these products and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I would advise the gazette to promote the best products Shiners I’ve been to have no issues with this leather

[@kearyriem3782]

You are so pompous you sat down and tried to educate that man on how to shine shoes. You are getting worse and worse

[@gentlemansgazette]

No, it was a conversation between enthusiasts 🙂

[@dandiehm8414]

I don't think he came off as pompous at all. He was asking leading questions so the answer would be of interest to people watching the video.