Astorflex - Two Centuries of Italian Shoemaking Heritage
Brand Stories · September 1, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Discover the 200-year history of this Italian family shoemaker, its handcrafted desert boots, sustainable materials, and stitchdown craftsmanship from Castel d'Ario.
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Paraboot: a Century of French Shoemaking Heritage
Brand Stories · July 22, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Paraboot is a French shoemaker founded in 1908 in Izeaux, near the Alps, by Rémy Richard. The brand became famous for the Michael, a Tyrolean-style derby launched in 1945.
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William Lockie: the Enduring Legacy of Scottish Knitwear
Brand Stories · April 28, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Discover William Lockie, Scotland's historic Hawick knitwear brand since 1874 — its heritage, craftsmanship, cashmere and lambswool jumpers, and family legacy.