About Me

I have always loved shoes. Since discovering my passion for designing and making footwear, I have been learning from and training alongside some of the best mentors and craftsmen in the industry.

I have specialised in traditional handmade methods making men’s and women’s shoes and have graduated from Cordwainer’s College, as part of London College of Fashion. I’ve gained direct industry experience with a fashion footwear brand, working in Bethnal Green.

My aim is to combine classic craftsmanship with fresh designs. I maintain the highest quality standards by sourcing quality materials to create unique, bespoke and beautiful pairs of shoes for all my clients. As part of our values I look to source materials from industry cut off, this means I have a wide range of different leathers to get creative with, whilst saving materials that may otherwise be sent to landfill.

Part of my love of footwear is teaching others how wonderful shoemaking is as such I now also offer some beginner’s short courses on the basics of pattern making, sandal making or shoemaking.

If you wish to know more please contact me on saffronblack@googlemail.com