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Michele Negri - Florence

interesting store in Florence with mostly Kiton and Isaia in the windows

I walked past it hoping to return but never could make it back there

here's what a web search turned up:

Michele Negri website


Michele Negri
Michele Negri is famous in Florence for creating high quality men’s shirts and suits with handsome detailing and style. Negri’s own sense of professionalism and elegance can be seen in his collection, which includes the best in men’s wear from Tuscany and international designers like Kiton, Lawrence Steele, Alberto Aspesi, Saveri Palatella, Isaia and Jeckerson. Visit Negri at one his retail outlets in the center of Florence, or check out his exclusive, online collection at Tuscanmade.
Via Roma,24r - 50100 Firenze

nice job NOBD! that's the spirit

now if only you can get a close up of their shoe section the next time you're there

Alessandro Stella - bespoke shoemaker - Siena, Italy

one of my favorite finds in Italy was a tiny bespoke shoemaker in Siena who also makes the leather costumes for the Palio horse race

his traditional suede belts are just perfection (and only 58 euros) but I didn't have time to get a pair of shoes since I was late for an appoinment at the time I walked by the shop (ignore the belts in the window - he told me those were for Russian customers who like the cheesy look!)

the shoes in the window display were not his best shoes but I didn't have time to film all the ones he had in a closed cabinet in the shop because the flash was washing out the picture. He was working on an amazing pair of deerskin boots when I was there. Told me he took up the craft after he was gifted the tools of a 90 yr old shoe maker who passed away. He is EXTREMELY passionate about preserving the craft and teaches shoe making and leatherwork at local colleges

I bought 2 belts and will buy more via the mail

I HIGHLY recommend a visit whenever you're in Siena. He speaks fluent English as well (his wife from the UK)







he also designs traditional leather costumes for the Palio such as the ones below

I'm digging the Medieval look....some of these leather costumes were just stunning up close