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Bespoke Shoes

07.02.12

A modern gentlemen addicted to style will want to look sharp. And what better way than to sport shoes with hand embroidery, Goodyear welting, and a crown on the vamp of a classic loafer, rather than a penny. For bench-made shoes with an attitude, the go to luxe brand is Barker Black. We just met up with designer Derrick Miller at Barker Black’s Los Angeles store on Robertson Boulevard, who gave us a personal tour through the collection, and also gave us some fun facts. He told us to go to Scoops for artisan ice cream; Mr. C Hotel and its Cipriani’s restaurant in Beverly Hills is his favorite respite, and he wore a $19 thrift store suit to meet Ralph Lauren, and even got the job designing ties based on his style. Lauren loved the suit.

In 2005, Miller took an iconic British brand, Barker Shoes established in 1880, and retooled it to include Barker Black, luxury footwear with a slight subversive edge, hence the skull and crossbones logo, as well as a line of ties from a ninth generation silk weaver, bow ties, braces, scarves and pocket squares. The entire Barker Black line exudes quality and hand craftsmanship that the English are known for. Each pair of shoes spends weeks on the last before being finished by hand, and undergoes 200 hand operations.
Brad Pitt relies on Miller to create custom motorcycle boots, Iman shops in the NY store (presumably for David Bowie) and Eric Dane wears Barker Black loafers. Whether you’re a price conscious young man who appreciates fine shoes but must put shoes on lay away, or a man who can order a custom pair of shoes for $10,000, Barker Black can take care of you. The collection includes Death and Glory slippers, boots, lace-ups, loafers, moccasins, and must-have fashion forward orange and green sneakers. All shoes can be custom designed.

Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 450 North Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles. 310.358.0293. [url=http://www.barkerblack.com ]http://www.barkerblack.com [/url];

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A Sailor’s Brunch

06.29.12

Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach rolls out its first summer edition of Parrot Head Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy Bayside’s famed three-course brunch with choices such as Bayside Benedict on toasted brioche with smoked salmon or Black Forest ham, poached egg and citrus Hollandaise; or an open faced lobster sandwich; or prime beef culotte steak.

The extras include live entertainment by Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Duet Band, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. The free-flowing, three-course Champagne Brunch costs $29.95 per person, plus tax and service. The brunch also features drink specials, including Landshark Beer, Sailor Jerry Mai Tai’s and the Ultimate Seacoast Bloody Mary.

Parrot Head Sunday brunches will be served once a month through October.

900 Bayside Drive in Newport Beach. 949.721.1222 [url=http://www.baysiderestaurant.com ]http://www.baysiderestaurant.com [/url];

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