SOFA SERIES SCOTT ADE’S

For years, our senior stylist Scott Ade, has been documenting special stories from our much-loved salon clients with what he calls #sofaseries on his Instagram. From the front man of indie band Two Door Cinema Club, to renowned artists and interior stylists, you’ll always find a tale that encapsulates Scott’s time with his clients. We were lucky enough to have Scott share his most recent Sofa Series with us, but for when you’re looking for a good read, you can find an array on his Instagram.

Not only is Simon Bolzoni a true gentleman and a pleasure to chat to, with a great head of hair to boot… he also has one of the most interesting jobs going. An artisan and a craftsman of the highest order : a bespoke shoemaker. After almost two decades honing his skills as a “last maker” - the hand-carved wooden mould from which the shoe is built - he has recently taken ownership of the company Canons Bespoke whose workshop was founded in 1840.

With well over a hundred years of tradition, and over 200 hours of work going into each pair - not to mention the finest leather and materials on the planet - the shoes really are a work of art. The price - anywhere from £612k! But who would pay that sort of money for a pair of shoes? Well, seeing as you ask… The British Monarchy, Charlie Chaplin, Paul Newman, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hubert de Givenchy, Charlie Watts & Fred Astaire to name but a few! You’d be surprised how many similarities we find between both our crafts, it really is all in the details!

Always a pleasure Simon, until next time.