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How to wear colourful shoes without making the outfit shout
A colourful shoe doesn't need to fight the rest of your outfit. In fact, the calmer the base, the better a distinctive pair often works.Don't start with the shoe. Start with contrast.Navy, grey, black, denim and earth tones give colour...
From idea to shoe: how a Mascolori design is made
A Mascolori shoe rarely starts with the question: what is everyone else already selling? More often it starts with material, an unexpected colour, a work of art, an old shoe shape or something simply too interesting to ignore. 1. The...
When shoes become almost art
Some shoes are meant to disappear quietly under trousers. Others deserve to be seen. At Mascolori, it often starts with the second idea. A shoe is also a surface Jacquard, cork, metallics, patent leather, prints and artists' work can turn...
Unique men's shoes: why Mascolori avoids the safe route
Search for men's shoes and you'll quickly find black, brown and safe. Nothing wrong with that — but it doesn't always have to be.Why unique men's shoes are rareMany brands design for the broadest possible audience. Mascolori prefers character: colour,...
Statement shoes for your wedding: how to choose your pair
On your wedding day, you're allowed to stand out a little. Distinctive shoes can give a wedding suit more personality without making the whole outfit loud. Browse our men's wedding shoes → How bold should wedding shoes be?That's entirely up...
Handmade shoes from Portugal: how Mascolori shoes are made
For more than ten years, we have had all Mascolori shoes made in Portugal, including in and around São João da Madeira, a region with deep shoemaking roots. Family businesses and shoemaking craft We work with Portuguese family businesses where...