Prada's men's shoes are made in Italy (they have a massive facility in Montegranaro) and Northampton at the Church's factory which they have expanded after taking control some years ago.Originally Posted by herringbonekid
Prada's men's shoes are made in Italy (they have a massive facility in Montegranaro) and Northampton at the Church's factory which they have expanded after taking control some years ago.
Stripped of the cunning artifices of the tailor, and standing forth in the garb of Eden - what a sorry set of round-shouldered, spindle-shanked, crane-necked varlets would civilized men appear. ~ Herman Melville
Not too vintage, Bragano made in Italy, purchased new in 1996.
thanks for that info A.C. i hadn't heard about Prada's acquisition of Church's. perhaps that explains how they can put out a shoe (bottom) that looks almost identical to Church's 'Shanghai' (top) without worrying about accusations of plagiarism:
They also had control of Joseph Cheaney, until two members of the Church family broke away and purchased Joseph Cheaney! So now Cheaney's run by the Church family, who were formerly their biggest rival. Strange world.
"I know I believe in nothing, but is my nothing."
TT, when i first saw the Shanghai shoe i was amazed that conservative old Church's would have done such a distressed shoe. knowing that Prada were probably involved makes sense now.
(not that i'm saying i don't like that shoe... i do).
Yeah, Prada make lots of great looking shoes albeit a tad over-priced. Though they can be had at seasonal clearance sales at substantial discount. They look a lot better at 50% off......
Stripped of the cunning artifices of the tailor, and standing forth in the garb of Eden - what a sorry set of round-shouldered, spindle-shanked, crane-necked varlets would civilized men appear. ~ Herman Melville
definitely no need for apologies, friend. I just have a thing about re-branded crap.
can't say where this particular pair came from. I DO know that many of Prada's shoes are made in Asian factories.
Marks and Sparks are amazing at how much quality UK produced gear they make and sell at affordable prices.A canvas/leather combination from Marks & Spencer; at £70 for a goodyear welted shoe, a real bargain.
There is no "plagiarism" in fashion. One brand comes up with a design, and if it is popular, every other designer makes a very similar copy.thanks for that info A.C. i hadn't heard about Prada's acquisition of Church's. perhaps that explains how they can put out a shoe (bottom) that looks almost identical to Church's 'Shanghai' (top) without worrying about accusations of plagiarism:
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