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13/10/2021
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Barbour X Cheaney; Re-Loved Capsule Collection

As a brand synonymous with British luxury and lifestyle and crafters of the iconic waxed cotton jacket, Barbour have continued to be one of the most revered makers of durable outerwear worn by a diverse range of customers, from motorcyclists to the monarchy. Both Barbour and Cheaney have rich history and heritage, handcrafting garments and footwear that pull inspiration from archived techniques and designs, whilst also remaining contemporary and relevant to the modern wearer. Beyond this, both brands are also passionate about the sustainability and longevity of their product. To... Read More

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Cultivating Future Generations of Shoemakers; Cheaney Apprenticeships

Cheaney has a proud history of crafting beautifully made English footwear using traditional techniques that haven’t altered much since their inception. Yet the skillset needed to produce exquisite footwear is one that is not mastered overnight and cannot simply be learned by reading about such production processes. However, it is an artform that is continually developed through many years of practice, patience and knowledge. A great number of our dedicated craftspeople have been with us, as part of the Cheaney community, for many years, with some joining us straight after... Read More

18/01/2021

Cheaney Wins The Country & Town House Great British Brands Award For Best Collaboration

We are delighted to announce that we have won the inaugural Country & Town House Great British Brands Award for Best Collaboration for our crafted capsule collection with celebrated model and Artistic Creative Director, Richard Biedul. Country & Town House Editorial Director Lucy Cleland and Editor Charlotte Metcalf chaired a judging panel which included; Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council Ed Vaizey, former Culture and Digital Minister and Member of the House of Lords and tech consultant Guy Salter, representative of the British Government’s GREAT Campaign and... Read More

29/08/2019
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Cheaney X Walsh; Collaborative Unisex Trainer

Introducing the Cheaney X Walsh Collaboration; two wholly British footwear manufacturers coming together to create a stylish trainer with substance. Norman Walsh Footwear continues to be Britain’s only owned, designed and manufactured sports footwear brand. Completely handmade in Bolton, England, Norman Walsh himself started his career at JW Foster in 1945 at the age of 14. Mr Foster was the grandfather of Joe and Jeff Foster, who founded Reebok. After a successful career with JW Foster Brothers, he founded his own eponymous brand, manufacturing specialist, performance sport shoes throughout the... Read More

13/08/2018
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Vivienne Westwood x Joseph Cheaney

Vivienne Westwood x Joseph Cheaney; an amalgamation of modern punk meets traditional shoemaking. Joseph Cheaney & Sons have been collaborating with Vivienne Westwood for several seasons now and the wonderful Westwood team paid our factory a visit to watch the manufacturing process of our collaborative footwear. The resulting products have DNA from both brands; Goodyear welting, made in England and quality craftsmanship from Cheaney and creative, powerful and iconic design from Vivienne Westwood cementing to form a versatile, expertly crafted and striking collection of contemporary footwear. See the full range... Read More

03/05/2018

Cheaney Featured In The St James Correspondent

Cheaney has collaborated with the St James Correspondent for their second edition, resulting in these beautiful images featuring our Arthur lll brogue in burnished mocha calf leather. The road map of the district of St James has been intricately laser etched in to the leather sole of the shoe, resulting in an exquisite amalgamation of design, craftsmanship and art. The St James Correspondent has a circulation of 40,000 and the publication is delivered to restaurants, hotels, stores, office lobbies and residents across the St James area and is also distributed... Read More