Norman Vilalta News
Some shoes announce themselves immediately. Others reveal their character more slowly. The Tete Moc Toe Derby has always belonged to the latter for me. It is a model many people already know, yet o...
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When I design an Oxford for the 1202 Heritage Collection, I am not trying to reinterpret formality. I am trying to refine it. Rafael was created as a modern alternative to the classic black Oxford,...
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The beginning of a new year always brings a certain quiet pressure. After weeks of reflection and planning, I feel an urge to put something honest and beautiful back into the world. This January, t...
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The end of the year always makes me slow down. It is a moment to reflect on what mattered, what endured, and what was worth the effort. In my work, I am constantly surrounded by time. Every pair of...
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Why These Boots Define My Craft
To speak of my boots is to speak of my heart. The atelier floor, dusted with the fine powder of sanded soles and rich with the scent of vegetable-tanned leather, is where my journey with each desig...
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A Composition in Calf and Crocodile
Some shoes are born to serve. Others are born to speak. The Ortiz Balmoral Oxford belongs firmly to the latter — a creation that does not merely complete an ensemble but commands its own quiet stag...
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