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The art of shoemaking

The first stage of the manufacture of a shoe implies visualizing what will be its final design. Choosing the type of skin and each of the materials with which we are going to make it is as important as selecting the most suitable form in which to be mounted, which will define the line of the shoe and the comfort of your fit. In order to obtain the most exquisite finish and the proper refinement for a classic shoe by excellent you can’t take shortcuts. Each and every of our…

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New Balance’s 577 Farmers’ Market shoes

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The film follows the step-by-step manufacturing process for a pair of New Balance’s 577 Farmers’ Market shoes. Inspired by Farmers’ markets from around the UK, these limited edition shoes live up to their name and celebrate all that is British. New Balance is the only athletic footwear brand to manufacture in the UK and the film provides rare, behind the scenes access to the workings of a modern day footwear factory.

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Board Games – Industrial Manufacturing

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Jettingen Germany is home to Ludo Fact, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of board and card games. This documentary shows how a board game makes the leap from an idea to your table. You’ll see every aspect of the manufacturing process: the technology and machines, the many detailed steps, and the hundreds of people that are involved in the production of a single game. Mostly, we hope the film gives you a greater appreciation of the time, effort and investment that goes into every quality board game that makes…

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Wooden Bicycle – Masterworks Woodworking

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Blog post: spotsunknown.com/urban-tree-to-bicycle/ Bill Holloway and Mauro Hernandez of Masterworks Woodworking in San Jose, CA, salvage condemned city trees, then build beautiful bicycles out of them. The story of these bikes goes from the felling of a family’s guardian tree, through the woodworking process, and finally, the completion of art you can ride. Check out the sweet San Francisco locations. Original music by David Molina: drmsound.com woodbicycle.com

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Pendleton x Dr. Martens Collection

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This latest video ventures into the latest collaborative project by heritage mainstays Pendleton and Dr. Martens. From initial sketches to the final product, a rare insight into the respective textile and boot-making processes cover the weaving, welting and closing steps. Ultimately this culminates in an 8-eyelet 1460 boot and messenger bag fashioned with classic Pendleton fabric.

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Tyooka bag

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A short movie about Tyooka bag handmade leather pieces, precision and patience.

Billykirk

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Brothers Chris and Kirk Bray have been producing leather goods for the last ten years. They launched Billykirk from Los Angeles in 1999, learning their craft from a third generation leather maker. A simple leather strap kick started the business, a decade later their collection has flourished into other offerings that consists of bags, belts, shoes, wallets, hats and other accessories. Since expanding and moving their operation to the East, they’ve employed a group of Amish leather makers to produce much of their line, while wrapping up production in their…

Quoddy hand sewed shoes

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The Quoddy workshop in Maine, as captured by Oliver Wilkins, hand sewing, leather, awesome shoes .

Bicycle tubes – Vittoria Tubular

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an inside look at tubes manufacturing, handmade process, latex, cotton and glue..