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Behind the scenes at the winter Sloafer shoot!

Behind the scenes at the winter Sloafer shoot!

Just a few weeks ago I was thinking about the end of the summer; now I'm thinking about the end of Autumn. Last week we did our winter Sloafer shoot and I wanted to bring you some of my favourite looks and behind the scenes photos. I'm not a natural when it comes to posing so when my photographer shouts, "move your left foot left a little" - I always pause for a bit too long trying to work out exactly what that means I have to do.  I'm better at designing the shoes than modelling them, but when you...

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Nail the art of travelling light with Sloafer; your packing guide.

Nail the art of travelling light with Sloafer; your packing guide.

I'm going to the factory next week.  Anyone who travels for business knows it’s not as luxurious as it sounds. Long days, short nights, and always more to do than there is time in the day. I can’t take much onto the flight by way of hand luggage so I have to be super mean about packing anything unnecessary.  Wherever you are, you never use as much as you think. Admit it, you’re going to fall out of love with having to pin a dress to stay in place or having to wear nude underwear with a python like grip around...

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Fall outfits to pair with your Sloafers

Fall outfits to pair with your Sloafers

September has rolled around and I'm happy I can stop pretending I love summer! I love this time of year.  I start counting down the days until I can put away my summer clothes and bring out my uniform of skinny jeans, cashmere sweaters and Sloafers.   Whether you're on your first pair of Sloafers or - as some customers are - their eighth, you'll love our all day sneaker comfort and our beautiful, bold style.  You can finally wear a ballerina all day long that feels as comfortable as a sneaker.

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