The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021 - Issue 30

biteshoes T he name may conjure visions of an exclusive club where influential men meet to discuss the topics of the day but in this case, The Lords Club is a high quality, luxury footwear brand created by British designer Joe Harris. He com- bines unique design features with the finest materials, metic- ulous attention to detail and traditional craftsmanship. These essential qualities have earned the brand an unrivalled reputa- tion for creating footwear that epitomises the ultimate in style, luxury and comfort. Harris started the brand to prove that high-quality service and products can be achieved at reasonable prices. Every customer is considered a Lords Club member, which he seeks to expand into a club of like-minded people. His designs are made for the modern man with razor-sharp taste and the drive, ambition and motivation to possess the better things in life. The brand’s ever-growing international following spans the style-conscious streets of London and New York to the trendy suburbs of Aus- tralia. Loafers, whether it is in suede or leather, are the signature focus of the brand. In an array of bright and dark colours like the deep blue sea, chocolate brown, gunmetal grey, race red and ti- ger orange, Lord London Driving Loafers are handmade using the finest suede and feature the brand’s signature rubber bobble sole that can be worn smart or casual. The Penny Loafer, Solid Sole with contrast lace and leather lining, and Rope Buckle are also found within this footwear collection. If you prefer a slightly harder fabric, the Lord London loafers in black or chocolate brown leather have a new solid rubber sole, polished silver buckle, slim design and water-resistant fabric. There is also a Miami Edition in white leather and Croc Leather Drivers in navy, black or tan with similar features. The Kens- ington Boot in desert beige, black or tan made from premium material with a slim design and durable rubber sole is the per- fect winter boot to wear smart or casual. The Lords Club drops a classic spin on the loafer with their comfortable and stylish handcrafted Belgian Lords in beige, grey, black or tan suede featuring a black rubber sole, embossed Lords Club insoles and a slim design. For the ultimate comfort, try the Camouflage Print Sliders in red, blue, green and black. Ladies get a look in with suede Lady London loafers in light grey, beige, navy, tan, black and red; Lady London Penny in tan and dusty pink; and Faux Fur Mules in beige, black light fur and black. Why not match your loafers or boots with the Lords Member Hoodie in grey, black and royal blue or maintain your driving look with leather gloves in tan, race red, black, chocolate brown and gunmetal grey. Other accessories include Monopoly Art Phone Case, Alcantara iPhone Case in black, gunmetal grey, race red, emerald green and royal blue, and Personalised Card Holders in blue, grey or black croc pattern, black or red epi leather or pink leather, and Limited Edition 100 Pieces Qatar Card Holder. To enable shoppers to become designers and creators of their individual beautifully crafted shoes using unique specifica- tions, The Lords Club has launched an exclusive and innova- tive 3D bespoke design service. Discerning footwear enthusi- asts can choose from more than 20 unique designs and then customise every element to fit their personal tastes to create their shoes. Every part of the shoe can be tailored, from the colour and accessories, down to the burnishing intensity used on the materials. Thanks to cutting-edge 3D modelling technology, custom- ers will see a live prototype of their new shoe throughout the design process to ensure it is perfect before placing an order. The price ranges between £220 for the Driver design and £360 for the Patina Jogger. Customers in a rush to showcase their fashion-forward feet can choose the Fast Lane 2.0 which has limited customisation options but can be crafted in one week, making it four times faster than the standard made-to-order service. The men’s dress shoes provide an extensive choice of Whole Cut, Oxford, Double Mark, Loafer, Derby, Full Brogue, Chukka and more, in either Zurigo, a rounded toe for the traditional English look or Monti, classic elegance with a slightly square toe. Exotic ostrich, python or alligator skins are available in Oxford, Chelsea Boot, Double Mark, Chukka and Loafer shoes. There are also Patina, Goodyear Welt and Flex choices; Wel- lington, Drake, Belgian and Monk men’s slippers and casual shoes in several styles. Customers can use the Stencil Studio to create artistic designs on footwear like the Slip-On, Top-Sider, Trainer, High Top, Low Top Trainer, High Kicks, Trainer Woman, Tennis Wom- an, Slip-On Woman and High Top Woman. Ladies’ dress shoes in similar styles to the men have the addition of Kittie Monk Strap, Derby Wingtip, Lace Up Captoe and Lace Up Brogue Boots with slippers, casual and couture line also included in the bespoke service alongside belts, casual bags, luxury and patina leather goods. The new bespoke design service coincides with The Lords Club’s latest Monaco Driver shoe design inspired by the glam- orous principality’s jet-set lifestyle. “Since starting the brand at 17, I’ve tried to position The Lords Club at the forefront of craftsmanship and innovation - this new service is a great demonstration of this,” said CEO Joe Harris. “Every customer will get a one-of-a-kind shoe that’s made to last and produced using the finest materials and manufacturing processes.” The Lords Club’s unique, luxury footwear have been worn by a range of high-profile celebrities including Made in Chelsea’s Hugo Taylor and Harry Baron, TV personality Calum Best, en- trepreneur Lord Aleem, former Love Island contestant Kieran Nicholls, Swiss footballer Granit Xhaka and Argentine foot- baller Paulo Gazzaniga. They are currently available online on their website and at Zagger Menswear in Chelmsford. www.thelordsclub.com To enhance their signature loafers and other footwear, the Lords Club introduces an interactive 3D bespoke design service that puts the customer in the driving seat. Jada Brookes checks out their signature shoes and the new service.