The Official Blog Of Joseph Cheaney & Sons
The factory is very still when I arrive today, pen in hand. Usually a bustling epicenter, there is one sole machine whirring with Aaron bent, head down, concentrating on finishing a derby boot. The whole Cheaney factory finishes early on a Friday and by afternoon time, the rooms are usually empty and the skeleton of …
On the 9th June, Jermyn Street was transformed in to an open-air catwalk which celebrated an eclectic mix of heritage and contemporary brands for London Fashion Week Men’s. The area is renowned for its creativity and craftsmanship and the catwalk reflected this amalgamation of modernity and tradition. The runway show featured a see-now-buy-now option, which allowed guests …
The fit of a shoe is the most important aspect of any item of footwear. You could be wearing the most aesthetically pleasing shoes you’ve ever owned in your life (win!), but if they fit you poorly, you’ll both feel and look uncomfortable (not such a win). For something that is going to carry you about …
For most of us, a trip out in the great outdoors usually calls for throwing on some clothes you don’t mind getting a bit grubby and vehemently trawling through the garage trying to find where you threw your battered wellies. But when you’re part of one of the most famous families in the world, such …
“It’s totally impossible to be well dressed in cheap shoes” -Sir Hardy Amies With only a couple of exceptions, the vast majority of Cheaney shoes are Goodyear welted. It is this construction method, along with the quality of materials used, that attribute to the larger price tag when compared to lesser quality high street brands. …
Continuing with our Factory Friday series, we popped along to the Clicking Room and amidst the hustle and bustle, managed to catch up with Dave, a Cheaney veteran with over 30 years of working the company. We talked times changing, learning a trade and leather. Clicking is an extremely delicate process which requires great care …
As part of our new series, Factory Friday, we sat down with Shoe Room Charge Hand Julie for a quick chat about shoes, her 10 years with Cheaney and blue hair (of course). What are some of your favorite aspects of your job? Working with a high end quality product and the fashion industry intrigues …
