Journal

Woman walking a wooden jetty toward the sea in a long dress
Packing for a Coastal Week
Three pairs, one bag, seven days. A packing method that survives contact with an actual holiday — plus how to pack shoes so they arrive in the shape they left... Read more...
Man on a jetty in a linen shirt and brown suede moccasins
The Warm-Weather Edit: Men
Four shoes that carry a man from a long lunch to a late dinner without a change — and the reasoning behind each one. Read more...
Woman in a yellow top carrying a woven raffia shoulder bag
How to Choose a Bag You Will Actually Use
The bag you reach for every morning is rarely the most beautiful one you own. It is the one that fits your day — here is how to work out... Read more...
Two woven slingback shoes resting on an ornate garden bench
Finding Your Size: A Fit Guide
Every pair on this site is listed in US sizing. Here is how to measure your foot properly, read the fit notes, and land on the right size the first... Read more...
Pair of sand suede sneakers beside a shuttered door
Suede, Simply: Keeping the Nap Right
Suede has a reputation for being fragile. It is not — it just needs a different set of tools than smooth leather, and one rule you must not break. Read more...
Dark suede tassel loafer on a tiled floor
How to Care for Leather Shoes
Full-grain leather gets better with age — but only if you give it a little help. Here is the routine that keeps a pair looking right for years, and what... Read more...