Barker Black Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

English shoe brand Barker Black has released a new line of footwear for the Spring/Summer 2011 season with new styles and colors. The line consists of leather high-top sneakers, embroidered slippers in washed linen or woven silk wool and moccasins in luxurious suede – all offered in an array of vivid colors. Although the brand is known for their well crafted shoes using finest leather materials, this foray to casual footwear still captures the essence of the brand. The new line will hit stores starting March.

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Barker Black Opens First Boutique in Los Angeles

Legendary British premium men’s footwear brand, Barker Black, extends its presence in the US with a new boutique in Los Angeles. Here’s an info about the brand, Barker Black was established in 1880 by Arthur Baker in the village of Earls Barton, right at Northampton, UK. Quickly, the brand's shoes became the staples in the every wardrobe of self-respecting Englishman.

The Barker Black shoes are created by a team of specialized craftsmen, many of whom have been working with the brand for more than 20 years. Using finest Italian and French calf leathers for the materials, the shoe designs are placed in a wire frame and suspended from rafters above the factor which lasts for 15-30 days to retain the beautiful and one-of-a-kind shape of the shoes. All Barker black shoes are finished by hand, while selected styles are carefully tacked with skull and crossbone logo into the sole by hand also. With its status of being a luxurious footwear brand, Barker Black is truly and undeniably a footwear winner.

If you happen to be a West Coast sartorial dude, you shouldn’t miss the boutique at 450 North Roberston Boulevard in LA. There, you’ll be able to catch the Barker Black collection of men’s shoes and accessories while made -to-order services are also available.

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