That Dapper Chap tell us about an exciting collaboration between Private White and Grenson shoes.
For the Spring/Summer’15 season, Private White V.C. unveils an exclusive collaboration range with Grenson Shoes.
Grenson is a traditional English shoemakers with a rich heritage and Private White V.C. are proud to collaborate with such a remarkable company. Despite the many years that Grenson has operated, the brand has modernised to produce some of the world’s best contemporary footwear, under the direction of owner, Tim Little.
Tim Little says of the collaboration "We are very proud of our factory and when we meet someone else who has a British factory, we feel a connection. The Private White V.C. factory has been in operation for over 100 years, so the chance to collaborate was irresistible"
The Private White V.C. X Grenson range, produced in collaboration with the shoemakers’ designers, features three exclusive styles.
All handmade ‘from skin to box’ at the Grenson factory in Northamptonshire, these shoes are made using the traditional Goodyear Welted construction; a world renowned hallmark of quality shoemaking and process which was pioneered by Grenson Shoes.
Featuring distinctive details like bespoke colours and trims, as well as handwritten detailing of the shoes in the lining of each pair.
Private White V.C. Managing Director, James Eden says;
“We have long been fans of Grenson Shoes. The company has an incredible history in shoemaking and their ethos of preserving time-honoured manufacturing skills while evolving to create cutting-edge styles which are relevant in today’s market mirrors ours.
The 'Wilde' canvas derby shoes in olive
The Wilde shoe is created in finest cotton canvas in a distinctive Olive green. The canvas is bound around the quarters in a copper shade petersham to finish the edges. This style features a full leather lining and sits on a solid rubber ribbed sole attached to a leather through. Finished with copper eyelets – a signature Private White V.C. touch.
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| Side view of the olive coloured 'Wilde' shoes |
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| A closer look at the 'Wilde' shoes |
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| Front view of the 'Wilde' shoes |
Get yours HERE - £325 (GBP)
The 'Williams' suede derby shoes in snuff or mushroom
The Williams shoe is a whole cut Derby shape, made from the highest quality English suede which has been perforated throughout the design. This lightweight shoe carries a ‘skeleton’ lining which allows the holes to function as genuine ventilation. The Williams shoe has matching solid suede facings and sit on a lightweight rubber Vibram Gumlite sole. Available in two shades; Snuff and Mushroom
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| The 'snuff' coloured Williams shoe |
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| The renson and Private White collaboration |
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| Front view of the snuff coloured Williams shoes |
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| The mushroom coloured williams shoe |
Get yours HERE - £350 (GBP)
Background
The Private White V.C. clothing range is manufactured at its very own factory, nestled in the heart of Manchester. The factory is currently run and managed by World War I Victoria Cross recipient Private Jack White’s great grandchildren who all share his undying love, passion and dedication to both the British and local textiles industry.
The brand utilises the finest British materials and craftsmanship, sourcing fabrics from local mills and employing traditional manual production techniques. The collection is designed by Nick Ashley, former head of Dunhill menswear and son of interior designer, Laura Ashley.
Social Media: @privatewhitevc
Contact Information
Manchester Factory Store
Cottenham House
1 Cottenham Lane
Salford
Manchester
M3 7LJ
+44 (0)161 834 7521
