Made to Order
H&S CRAFTSMANSHIP
The perfect pair of shoes, one that looks good and is kind to your feet is hard to come by these days. With limited luxury brands in the city catering to men, here’s a local one that will fit your need for a customised handcrafted pair. A dedicated store ensures you can walk around and take a look at the variety on offer before selecting what you like and embarking on the process that will lead you to a pair of shoes that you can practically live in. You pick a style and a foot scanner then creates a three dimensional image of your feet. This is superimposed on the style you have chosen and a trial pair is made to minimise error. “You can customise the colour and weave of the leather,” says Danish Jawad Sheriff, 36, store manager.
Keeping up with changing trends, H&S also has some casual sneakers and slip-ons, in addition to classic oxfords, monks and a heritage collection that uses a combination of leather and thread for the handloom feel. You can also opt for a matching belt to complete your outfit for the season. “For women, there’s a selection of premium structured and semistructured handbags, mobile pouches and a few quilted leather casual shoes,” says Sheriff. “While there is some customisation available, we are looking to introduce the made-to-fit process for women as well,” he adds. AT 15/2, College Rd, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam Tel 28222282 Price `6,000 onwards