The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2020 - Issue 27

bite trainers Look like a don with the Duke Velvet Leaf Loafer in Red/Gold which carries a lavish gold leaf print contrast against the bold red. “Draped over our iconic slip-on shoe, the plush upper of this limited edition Duke + Dexter x Snoop Dogg footwear is synonymous with laid back west coast lifestyle.” This style is also available in a Reed Velvet Leaf Mule and will soon be available in a Dexter Velvet Leaf Slide. Other styles include the Snoop Face Loafer in Black/Gold and Green/Gold and Snoop Dice Mule and Slide in Black/Black. Carry a piece of Snoop Dogg on your shoes with the Duke Snoop Face Slide, Loafer and Mule in a choice of Black/Black, Black/ Gold, and Green/Gold. Taking an artistic take of one of history’s most famous rappers, these styles carry a youthful Snoop embroi- dered in gold; a nod to the lavish lifestyle of the icon. The Slide in Green/Gold is decked out in a shade of green that is reminiscent of Las Vegas poker tables while the gold embroidery depicts the artwork from one of the rapper’s many accomplishments. The Mule is also decked out in the same plush green as the Slide and lined in lavish Italian leather while the Loafer in Black/ Black introduces some subtle personality to your look. With ton- al Snoop embroidery on the front, it gives the Duke + Dexter x Snoop Dogg loafer a black on black effect. There is also the Duke Snoop Dice Slide, Loafer and Mule in Black/Black. All of these shoes in this collaboration are ideal to take you from the pool to the party, or even the casino to the pool in style. Keeping streetwise and bringing their classic boot silhouette into the world of streetwear, Duke + Dexter created a collection with Made by Mensa, one of the brightest emerging British streetwear brands. On the Woolf MBM and Duke MBM Boots and Loafers in White and Yellow, you find a Suicide Smile logo. It may sound daunting but the roots of this evocative logo lie in Mensa’s pre- vious struggles with mental health. Therefore, they aim to “put a smile on one’s face every day - even in light of adversity.” Duke + Dexter offer a hand-painted bespoke service from their Artist Collection. Whether it is the design of a Skull, Humming- bird, Fox or Stag, you can choose from a limited edition curation of their in-house artist’s favourite designs. These are painted di- rectly onto the Italian suede upper of their iconic loafer, with each edition carrying a unique and incredibly detailed piece that is hand-painted in their London workshop. You can also have your personal embroidery requirements designed by the team. The brand doesn’t just stop at collaborating with key people in the celebrity world; they have gone the extra mile to design a Wedding Collection. Made up of their Loafer designs, there are some really good ideas for shoes to attend the ceremony with. The Duke Patent Black Loafer sports a glossy finish and offers a stylish alternative to plain black loafers while still remaining smart and sophisticated. As with all Duke + Dexter footwear, it is handmade in England, has Italian leather lining and unique rubber sole. Stand out from the rest of the wedding party with the Duke Pyra- mid Black Loafer which is designed in nubuck with an embossed rubber print, making it a contemporary take on staple styling. It boasts a 3D effect and a textured finish that adds a luxurious touch to charismatic footwear, as well as being hand-fitted with a quilt padded inner lining for unmatched comfort. Or get compli- ments with the Duke Camo Stealth, Stormtrooper, or Volt Loafer with their contemporary army camouflage prints. Duke + Dexter stores are located on Earlham Street in Covent Garden and Elizabeth Street in Belgravia, London. Their stockists include Harrods, Selfridges, and Liberty in central London; G&B Negozio in Italy; Tsum in Ukraine; Level Shoes and Robinsons in Dubai; Tilly’s Closet in Bahrain; Berleigh in India; Estnation and Balance Style in Japan; and Stobz in the Philippines. https://dukeanddexter.com