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When curating a dynamic winter wardrobe, men are more likely to focus on comfort and functionality over style. They want insulation and comfort, and compromise their style to stay warm and snug.
Not anymore! Armed with the style savvy and charming handcrafted boots from Eves & Gray, you can now have a winter wardrobe that is both functional and fashionable.
Allow us to walk you through some of our finest offerings, and how you can inject your winter wardrobe with a charismatic dose of luxury and charm.

Smooth Style Transitions

The executive man doesn’t just need formal shoes. He needs a versatile pair that allows them to make smooth style transitions from work to play. They need a classy pair that allows them to work their way through board meetings, and then, arrive a bar or restaurant to grab dinner or drinks with their friends.
You are a man that stands out from the crowd. What in the world is better for you than the Maxamillion? Picture yourself in a gorgeous pair of handcrafted boots, all fine leather and suede, accented by eclectic purple cleated soles. These boots will be as stylish as you, work or play, with no compromises.

Comfortable Charm

Formal and semi-formal statements require a charming dose of fashion forwardness that allows comfort and luxury. We all need a pair that works well with our casual denim and leather jacket looks, and our suited attire.
A one of its kind creation, the Lerwick will certainly work wonders at elevating your everyday looks with charming notes of opulence. It stands out with its remarkable beauty and the creative fusion of fine Italian leather and tweed panels. The tweed gives the pair an iconic beauty that will work wonders at enhancing the debonair of your formal and semi-formal looks.

Winter Attire

Winter requires pragmatic purchases. When the chilly winds start to blow, luxury alone isn’t enough to keep your feet warm and cosy. You need the perfect boot to add charm and comfort to your attire, and The Bison are the pair to gain a nod from the bouncer rather than an inspection.
A sleek and elegant design, the Bison is the ultimate smart boot that you can pair up with a plethora of autumn and winter statements. It boasts a beautifully handcrafted design with fine Italian leather, and a striking combination of cleat and leather fastenings. The padded ankle collars and purple calfskin lining makes it an excellent offering for street trotting. This rugged design was crafted for those who seek both comfort and style.

Smart & Casual

Nightlife and party wear statements are all about glamour, and you need to pair of finely crafted boots that break the monotony of formal apparel. The Berkeley commands attention with its burnished tan colour palette and striking grey fabric panels that create a charming contrast. It is an excellent investment to elevate your charm and rock your suede jackets and outwear apparel with a striking style savviness.

When it comes to amplifying the debonair of a gentleman’s attire, few accessories and pieces can rival the charm of the classic footwear design: the Brogue.

Many gentlemen discard the Brogue in a bid to elevate their wardrobe with modern choices of footwear, but there is a strong movement towards the revival of classic trends with a sophisticated, contemporary flair.
The Brogue is a must-have footwear trend that allows men to enjoy the absolute best of charm, style and comfort.

Versatility & Functionality

Originating in the Highlands of Ireland and Scotland, the Brogue offers a classic charm that is unrivalled and unmatched, despite decades of fashion advancements and trends. The first pairs of the Brogue were created with untanned hide and tiny perforations, making the pair much more functional for those who had to walk through wet terrains.

Since then, the design has evolved remarkably, and today, gentlemen can invest in the Brogue in a wide variety of designs, materials and styles. It continues to delight men with its endless functionality and its ability to be incorporated into any given attire or occasion.

Today, Brogues are identified by their exclusive flair for classic charm, with their patterned detailing exuding a beautifully embellished appeal.

Comfort & Charm

Subtly extrovert, Eves & Gray have designed the perfect blend between comfort and charm, and it’s time for style savvy gentlemen to revert to the timeless sophistication of the Brogue. Whether you are dressing for a regular day at work, a semi-formal event, a smart casual occasion or even a hot date, these shoes are seamlessly perfect for any given attire. Their greatest advantage is their ability to be paired up with anything and everything without looking out of place.

In fact, the Brogue adds a unique charm to all outfits, gracing your look with an impressively fashionable flair for boldness. Eves & Gray offer classic Brogues as well as pairs for the more adventurous Fashionados. Even better, the Brogue isn’t a trailer queen; it is incredibly comfortable and ideal for those who commute or walk a great deal through the day.

Still not convinced the Brogue is for you? Contact us and we will be happy to advise.

Eves& Gray dedicated its range of quality men’s footwear by naming them after famous aircraft, significant pioneers of aviation technology in their time.

For the ladies range E&G has decided to honour the pioneering woman of aviation, from the earliest days of flying to the space age.

These feisty and glamorous women had one thing in common, they all pushed the envelope, daring to go where no woman had gone before and competed with men on equal terms. They were trend setters who knew what they wanted to do, and did it.

These pioneers included those who had been actresses, champion cyclists, playwrights and adventurers before entering the demanding world of aviation, and they all achieved fame and recognition of the capabilities of women.  E&G are proud to honour them.

HARRIET QUIMBY.  Harriet became the first women pilot licensed in the USA. She was the first woman to fly the English Channel and was a professional air show performer. She always wore her trademark purple flying suit and lucky jewellery when flying.

Mme. La BARONNE DE LA ROCHE. Went solo in November 1909 and became the first woman anywhere to receive a pilot’s license. Before taking up flying she had been an actress. She is believed to have been the first woman to pilot a heavier than air machine. She gave exhibitions of flying all over Europe, including Russia,  where she was presented to the Czar.

Mme. HELENE DUTRIEU. Helene was a World Champion cyclist who took up flying following a bad motor cycle crash. She was the first woman to carry a passenger in an aircraft and became known as “The Girl Hawk’. There was a brief scandal when the press revealed that she did not wear corsets when flying! She did however have a high fashion flying suit made for her by the Paris couture Bernard. An attractive lady she became known as “the original sweetheart of the skies”. She was the first woman aviator to be awarded the Legion d’Honneur.

VALENTINA TERESHKOVA. Cosmonaut, engineer, politician and the first woman to fly in space. She orbited the Earth 48 times in Vostok 6 in 1963. She was an amateur skydiver, and selected from 400 applicants to enter the space programme. She was given the honor of carrying the Olympic Flag for Russia at the opening of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games and has had a crater on the moon named after her.

PANCHO BARNES. A legend in her time. Air racer, stunt pilot, colleague of Hollywood stars and much, much more. She ran the Guest House/Hotel the  “Happy Bottom Riding Club” near the American Flight Test airfield in the Californian Desert and entertained there all the leading test pilots of the day. She raised hogs, cattle and horses and It was said she could out swear any man. Her attitude to life is well summed up, as after surviving two cancer operations she said,  “Well, ——it, we had more fun in a week than most of the weenies in the world have in a lifetime”

AMELIA EARHART. Record setting long distance pilot whose marriage to a wealthy publisher enabled her to buy the latest aircraft. She disappeared in still unsolved circumstances on a round the world flight in 1937. Her life has been the subject of many books and she is still the best known woman pilot from the USA.

KATHERINE STINSON. Katherine held records for distance, endurance and aerobatics. She was the fourth licensed American woman pilot and flew on the Exhibition Circuit having abandoned a musical career. She was known as the “Flying Schoolgirl’ due to het youthful appearance, She was the first woman to perform a loop and the first to be approved to fly the airmail. She died in 1977 aged 87.

Cary Grant – a name which often crops up in conversation when talking about style icons –  he could turn even the simplest of garments into a fashionable, timeless look – one could say he was a true ‘modern man’. Could you pull off pairing a cashmere v-neck sweater with tweed pants? Cary could – perhaps it’s attention in the details…perhaps it’s because he was overwhelmingly handsome.

Cary Grant favoured brogues – in many a picture he can be seen with black or brown brogues with a variety of different styles and colours of suits. Which leads us to the review at Total Design Reviews here: http://www.totaldesignreviews.com/2017/11/10/eves-gray-wellesley-tartan-limited-edition-brogue/ as Steve Huyton compares the elegance of Cary Grant with our Wellesley Tartan Limited Edition Brogue with the addition of a modern twist. We’ve combined burnished tan leather with fabric tartan panels – in the same way Cary Grant can layer a turtleneck with a sport coat and make it look ‘right’ we believe we have created a timeless, stylish combination.

Van Brauge Watches write on their take of the Eves & Gray brand – the concept, the appeal and the spirit including an insight into how Tim Waring, founder, chose purple as the Eves & Gray signature.

Words are revealed around the launch of the Eves & Gray Ladies range including how the designs were named. Van Brauge continue to describe the fine details that make the sexy yet comfortable shoes “a mix between contemporary art installation and Fairy Tale”

There’s also interesting news on the partnership between Eves & Gray and Van Brauge with the launch of our Special Limited Edition watch.

Read on: http://vanbraugewatches.com/the-subtle-extrovert-and-the-world-of-eves-gray/

Total Design Reviews posted a positive review of one of our recently released stylish slip on – the Caius.

Eves & Gray designed this slip on as bold statement and quoting Steve Huyton “…totally extravagant. They are also ridiculously comfortable to wear and really are designed to be noticed…definitely are not for the fainthearted”

The full review can be found here: http://www.totaldesignreviews.com/2017/07/28/eves-gray-caius-slip-on//

Total Design Reviews posted a positive review of one of our most popular Italian leather Chelsea boots – the Hellcat.

“If you want something really special to wear for an important occasion I would definitely recommend a pair of boots from the Hellcat Range.”

A good pair of shoes as part of a balanced life? Eves & Gray agree and are humbled our brand is rapidly becoming synonymous with high quality exquisite shoes with a flair for design.

The full review can be found here: http://www.totaldesignreviews.com/2016/12/23/eves-gray-hellcat-tanpurple/

 

 

MODA is the UK’s largest fashion trade exhibition. We will be displaying our Autumn/Winter collection.

“Newly-launched label  Eves & Gray heralds the next chapter of its development with a return to Moda Footwear this season. The brand – which made its debut at the show in August – has carved a niche for itself with a distinctive collection of men’s footwear characterised by intriguing style and quality design.”

For full article and details of the event see http://www.moda-uk.co.uk/news/subtly-extrovert