by Emma Garwood | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
In case you’ve managed to avoid the garish splash of ads online, or amplified commercial breaks, next week brings Black Friday to the retail world, a tradition we seem to have adopted over the last few years from a traditionally American event. What was once...
by Bowhill and Elliott | Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
A mere 9000 miles from where they were first made, Bowhill & Elliott’s trademark luxury slippers are getting the star treatment at Osaka’s Hankyu Men’s Department Store. The team behind this limited-run order fair is a long-time collaborator of...
by Bowhill and Elliott | Jun 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
BUSINESS AS USUAL? When we reopen on June 15th, the shop will be divided into areas so social distancing can be maintained at all times. If we are at capacity, there’s no need to queue – why not grab a coffee from our wonderful neighbours Artel. They will...
by Bowhill and Elliott | Aug 19, 2018 | Boat Shoes, Uncategorised
A Brief History of the Boat Shoe When it comes to the story of shoes, we love nothing more than a soulful tale. None come more soleful (excuse the pun) than the Tale of the Iconic Boat Shoe. Paul A. Sperry, and the authentic original 2-eye Boat Shoe One day in the...
by Bowhill and Elliott | May 22, 2018 | Fashion, Ladies Dress Shoes, Slippers, Uncategorised
In true English fashion, when it comes to blowing our own trumpets, Bowhill & Elliott are quite unaccustomed to it. We’re a modest bunch. We think 140 years of handmade shoes, pumps and slippers speaks for itself. Thrilled? Well it was the week of the Royal...
by Bowhill and Elliott | Apr 25, 2018 | Slippers, Uncategorised
Slippers By Hand In this modern world of machine manufacturing, it’s comforting to know that handmade, bespoke shoes are having a bit of a renaissance. And it’s not just bespoke shoes that are trending; bespoke ladies slippers and bespoke mens slippers are the latest...