tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178228248113361074.post1709642595844336887..comments2024-03-21T16:07:00.438+00:00Comments on Style Salvage - A men's fashion and style blog.: The evolving passion for shoesEJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14775116773170864140noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178228248113361074.post-16569090519955708652009-12-22T11:01:56.527+00:002009-12-22T11:01:56.527+00:00Mr Brown: Well said, I couldn't agree more. It...Mr Brown: Well said, I couldn't agree more. It is such a shame and hopefully we, the consumer, discover these pockets of hope and develop from there.Style Salvage Stevehttp://stylesalvage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178228248113361074.post-69255803337218011632009-12-22T09:04:35.847+00:002009-12-22T09:04:35.847+00:00Yes.
'Made the USA' is something that peo...Yes.<br /><br />'Made the USA' is something that people will pay a premium for. <br /><br />Ditto Japan.<br /><br />'Made In England' especially in the UK means next to nothing.<br /><br />For all the commotion during the 90's on cool Britannia we missed an opportunity to raise the profile of our common 'brand'.<br /><br />Yes, Barbour, Mulberry, Paul Smith et all trade on their Britishness, but they are predominantly made off shore.<br /><br />Who's to blame? <br /><br />Us. We. The consumer. If we demand, they will supply.<br /><br />There are pockets of hope Hawick and Northampton are good examples.Mr Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350013599188738534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178228248113361074.post-84288947274537950882009-12-21T17:36:54.812+00:002009-12-21T17:36:54.812+00:00MrBrown: Ha! You are even more dismissive than nor...MrBrown: Ha! You are even more dismissive than normal. The fact that 90% of Edward Greens sales away from British shores make me even more ashamed of my fellow countryman than ever.Style Salvage Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637953416614454873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178228248113361074.post-75460293774452026812009-12-21T16:46:36.671+00:002009-12-21T16:46:36.671+00:00An overly busy shoe made for foreign markets (cash...An overly busy shoe made for foreign markets (cash cows).<br /><br />That said every man needs to earn his crust.Mr Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350013599188738534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178228248113361074.post-41130416692517062242009-12-21T15:48:52.555+00:002009-12-21T15:48:52.555+00:0000o00: I might just organise a Northampton Shoe to...00o00: I might just organise a Northampton Shoe tours side project to take us enthusiasts around the factories. Thanks and have a lovely Christmas yourself!<br />J'aime: I certainly think so and I can't wait to share my experiences with you early next year.<br />Good Morning sms: They certainly are handsome, they could transform any outfit in to something special.Style Salvage Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637953416614454873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178228248113361074.post-89946549531962931892009-12-21T14:16:43.349+00:002009-12-21T14:16:43.349+00:00the shoes are so nice and handsome thanks for shar...the shoes are so nice and handsome thanks for sharing this with us.Good morning smshttp://www.websmsmessages.com/text-sms-messages/Good-Morning-SMS.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178228248113361074.post-5755087854702120662009-12-21T12:47:23.921+00:002009-12-21T12:47:23.921+00:00The history of stuff like this fascinates me. E.G...The history of stuff like this fascinates me. E.Green must've been a very good craftsman. Have good time at the workshop.<br /><br />J'aime<br />www.tinominosquared.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02034405069797112632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178228248113361074.post-73206063308083044132009-12-21T12:12:43.087+00:002009-12-21T12:12:43.087+00:00those are amazing shoes! wished i could tag along ...those are amazing shoes! wished i could tag along for the trip.<br /><br />have fun, and have a great holiday between christmas and new year ;)whats-he-wearing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517434874692684834noreply@blogger.com