Shoes for the East London aristocrat

JM Weston X Charlie Casely-Hayford
By Tempe Nakiska | Fashion | 20 May 2014

Charlie Casely-Hayford has joined with J.M. Weston to perform an alchemic operation on traditional notions of the classic men’s shoe.

The established and classic has been given a sharp shake up, Casely-Hayford and J.M. Weston Artistic Director Michael Perry taking to 123-year-old French brand’s most iconic styles with an invigorated attitude – the same perspective that takes Casely-Hayford’s inspirations from the streets of East London to the studio table – and eventually, back to the streets.

You don’t need to look far here to catch the alluring scent of a heavy cultural juxtaposition, carrying from the aristocratic lifestyles heeded by those J.M. Weston’s signature styles were crafted for in the 1930s (think hunting; shooting; game sports) to the Prince of Wales check – traditionally used to make three-piece suits for English dandies – tweaked and twisted by Casely-Hayford into something current that vibrates in sync with the digital population of today. It’s a role this designer is well accustomed to playing in the Casely-Hayford studio alongside his father, design veteran Joe Casely-Hayford.

The collection is concise, comprising three styles in multiple colour-ways: a loafer in quilted effect calfskin; the slick double sole derby in kid leather and the limited edition triple sole (that’s right, not double but triple) derby in kid leather with calfskin edging.

Michael Perry and Charlie Casely-Hayford

The J.M. Weston X Charlie Casely-Hayford collection is available from late May. 

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