Trying on My Pair of Bespoke Shoes for the FIRST Time!

[@piccalillipit9211]

*I MAKE BESPOKE* historical suits - and I can not begin to tell you how happy I am that people like the GG and Kirby Allison are introducing literally millions of people to this world. There are 10,000 stitches in a jacket [coat] that I make and the vast majority are handmade construction stitches to make sure the coat will just last forever, I mean 50 years of regular wear, bespoke suits are generational clothing. King Charles still wears his grandfather's overcoat, 45 year old John Lobb shoes, and 30-year-old suits. >>> Mine is a semi-professional hobby - I only make 4 a year for clients so I dont have a website. But I want to get across that if you spend $5k on a good heavy bespoke suit you can wear it several times a week for the rest of your life. The amount of work we put in to make bespoke suits, bespoke suits just last and stand up to abuse is astonishing.

[@viclucyzia]

Money buys happiness indeed

[@moorshound3243]

Who are you?

[@rumporridge1]

Retirement gift to myself next summer 2024. I’m looking for you brother.

[@dzibba]

Glad to see Mr. Schneider back. No wonder he was out of the channel, bespoke shoemaking takes a lot of time!

[@piccalillipit9211]

When one person is making every part - it really does take a LOT of time. I make bespoke historical suits, it takes me 250 to 300 hours. If you broke that up into 5 people you could do the same work in 150 hours - I mean that is literally the basis of industrialization. But it is entirely different to have something that was entirely made by ONE human being.

[@pablobaio9435]

Bespoke shows is one of the Gentleman's pleasures. Amara seems to be amazing. Great video.

[@Scriptorsilentum]

Class. Pure, unadulterated, top-drawer class. This video was fascinating not just in the excellent demonstration of constructing great shoes but also the quality of video. GG's video-making and editing skills have become even sharper, more interesting and also a modest dose of fun. Glad to remain subscribed.

[@Bwnunley320]

Even if I had the skill to be a cobbler, I’d never have the patience. Thanks for highlighting the work of these wonderful artists.

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

Me too. The patience is totally admirable

[@johndesjardins6089]

When I was stationed in Korea, I had a shoemaker make me two pairs of Alligator shoes one black and one two tone brown they both fit like a kit glove and were very comfortable. They cost me a pretty penny, but well worth the price. I also had numerous suits made for me in Hong Kong and Seoul Korea back in the 1990s..

[@marioe6696]

Each video in this series gets better each time and have enjoyed it very much! Amara is extremely talented and does fantastic work. Enjoy your bespoke pair of shoes.

[@evsnova74]

Oooh face nailed quatersawn white oak floors!

[@MickieT07]

Hi Raphael, I have watched all 12 episodes today and I found the whole process totally fascinating. Amara really is a true master of her craft. Great series.

[@jesusmgw]

Absolutely both bespoke and made to measure takes time and require patience building the relationship with the tailor. I have 2 bespoke jackets and the difference in fit is notable, not for anyone else looking, but just for me: the second one is full of little adjustments that makes it just as good looking but clearly more comfortable.

[@JackClayton123]

I appreciated the channel much more after Raphael commented in a video the clothes weren’t that important in life overall, but it was a fun thing that improved self confidence. (Not a verbatim quote.)

[@ninetenscoffee5780]

I loved how leather shoes are made to fit when you wear it. You've got to break it by wore it everyday until the leather mold and soften to your feet and it's the best feeling ever. Though mine just discounted $35 Pedro oxford. Wish I could own bespoke shoes someday.

[@bcataiji]

I enjoyed the entire bespoke shoe series. I learned quite a bit.

[@fransenfiets]

Delightful fit, wonderful craftsmanship!!

[@COBHC412]

I recently bought shoes from Ace Marks at your recommendation and they are amazing. Thank you Rafael!

[@Slaweniskadela]

Thank You! I enjoy all of your videos! Best regards to all, gentlemen!

[@05Rudey]

Works of art.

[@macariosakayy]

The Real Gentlemen guide

[@DH-zd3de]

Very impressive shoe. Happy with you.❤

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

Real workwomanship. Quality is what we all want.

[@TroyTempest1]

Elegant socks.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you! You can find them here: shop.gentlemansgazette.com/accessories/socks/mid-brown-socks-with-green-and-cream-clocks-in-cotton-fort-belvedere?

[@lordoffraternity]

Great work Amara !

[@azdesertnews7563]

Great stuff, thank you!

[@alternateunreleasedshellac505]

I had a problem with chafing when I tried on my first pair of ready to wear shoes, but I didn't notice it much after the break-in period.

[@teenoso4069]

How many hours did Amara put into your shoes?

[@kennethjohnson6141]

Exquisite shoes and socks

[@tf5331]

I want to buy a leather wallet, and when I see your work, I get excited, but there are some comments complaining about the products that reach them. Are you really going to provide us with care for our products and will you serve us after the sale if I do not get the required product?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Hi there! Here's a link to the Fort Belvedere contact details - do get in touch so we can discuss your requirements: shop.gentlemansgazette.com/contact/?

[@keshavrao212]

A guide on suspenders please!

[@julioherrador206]

This guy is a DIVA

[@kieljacinto3509]

the tip of the shoes considered as dress shoe?. i have one shoe just same that tip.

[@frankmartinez4856]

A Very Beautiful Series! Is Amara a Pin Up Girl(Kitten)?

[@qarhsi]

raphael, are you losing hair, or is it the cut?

[@rogerr.8507]

ITS SO CHISEL POINTED, what do you call that tip?

[@gentlemansgazette]

A chisel toe

[@simonbolivaraguayourgiles1025]

Últimamente están llegando los vídeos en inglés , no en español para los suscriptores hisoapanos

[@johnfaustus1]

@GG - you really milked this one didn't you :) 1+ years for shoes?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Some bespoke shoemakers can have waiting lists of 2-3 years

[@freedyorozco8451]

🥃🎩

[@moorshound3243]

I want to see him in a gangster movie.

[@rogerr.8507]

he can play as The Penguin

[@hemigod2]

I don’t get why your grandfather had to use a child’s hands to find pegs inside the shoe when if there were pegs found his hands would have to go in there anyway to sand them down. And as far as you complaining about space in the vamp area of the shoe, I think that Amara should’ve knelt down there with a hammer in her hand to fix anywhere where there is space in that final shoe

[@Fixstern16]

respect for the handwork but i think the tip of the shoe looks not so elegant

[@gentlemansgazette]

Each to their own! What toe shape would you go for?

[@Fixstern16]

@@gentlemansgazette i like the fine toe shape too but in a more softer transitions. This shoe looks to edgy but its how you say "Each to their own"

[@aquil3scach088]

When your German grandfather escape to Brazil in a submarine 😏

[@thechairman74]

Who has met a tailor named Taylor?

[@runningMan84]

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