Brogues Collection

London Life - Fashion pages by Jean Shrimpton, 1965
Spread from the short-lived but impossibly cool magazine, London Life, with a column by sixties supermodel Jean Shrimpton who regularly wrote about the clothes she liked

National Provincial Bank Swan Street West Malling Kent 1950s

Illustration depicting a fashionable man and woman talking, 19th century
5309127 Illustration depicting a fashionable man and woman talking, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a fashionable man and woman talking)

A Variety of womens shoes 1926
Ladies 1920s footwear, including slippers, tennis and dress shoes. Date: circa 1926

Austin Reed Advertisement Photograph Brogues
A photograph used for the advertisement of Austin Reed Ltd, promoting a pair of Brogues. Date: circa 1939

"Sove that under your feet, "he observed to the Mole
3100229 " Sove that under your feet, " he observed to the Mole, as he passed down into the boat, from Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932), pub

Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3496750 Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by German School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

A Variety of womens walking shoes 1926
Ladies 1920s footwear walking shoe. Date: circa 1926

Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3496747 Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by German School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

CLOTHES FOR MOROCCO 1924
Man: plus fours, flat cap, knitted vest, plaid or tartan socks & brogues. Women: cloche hats, tubular shaped skirts with jacket or belted tunic & spectator/co-respondent shoes. Date: 1924

Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir Print)

Advert for Fortnum and Mason, mens shoes 1935
Mens special soft leather shoes, for all actions. Date: 1935

Our Boys Clothing Company, Scottish clothing
Our Boys Clothing Company, Scottish themed clothing for boys. Features: - Highland doublet and vest (Figure 11) - Dress Sporran (Figure 12) - Undress Sporran (Figure 13) - Dirk (Figure 14)

Super brogues advertisement, 1919
Advertisement for super brogues for sports, town and country jaunts. Built by W. Abbott and Sons Ltd for the demobbed officer who

Range of buckled womens shoes 1928
A range of French casual buckled womens shoes in a clothing catalogue. Date: 1928

Pontings Shoe Advert
Shoes available at Pontings on Kensington High St including brogues, oxford shoes, golf shoes and elegant evening shoes in patent leather and grey suede

MENs COATS 1943
Two men off to catch a train wear coats in window pane check wool, trilby hats and trousers with turn-ups. One man carries his wire-haired fox terrier in a zip-up bag

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"Brogues: A Timeless Fashion Staple" Step back in time to the swinging 60s, as London Life's fashion pages by Jean Shrimpton in 1965 showcased the iconic brogues. These classic shoes were not just a trend but a symbol of sophistication and style. Even earlier, in the quaint town of West Malling, Kent during the 1950s, gentlemen would stride confidently into the National Provincial Bank on Swan Street wearing their trusty brogues. The sturdy yet elegant design made them perfect for both formal occasions and everyday wear. The allure was further immortalized through an Austin Reed advertisement photograph that captured their timeless charm. Men from all walks of life donned these exquisite shoes with pride, knowing they exuded class and refinement. But it wasn't just men who fell under the spell of brogues; women too embraced this fashionable footwear choice. In a Fortnum and Mason advert from 1935, men's shoes took center stage with one observer remarking, "Sove that under your feet. " Brogues became synonymous with luxury and comfort. Traveling even further back in time to 1922, Gerard Bresser's outfits featured in Styl magazine showcased how versatile brogues could be. Ammeer presented stunning pochoir prints where dapper gentlemen paired their stylish ensembles with these ever-popular shoes. It also found favor among women during this era as seen in various advertisements showcasing walking shoes from 1926. Whether strolling down city streets or exploring countryside paths, ladies knew that brogues offered both practicality and elegance. As fashion evolved throughout history, so did our love affair with brogues. Moroccan adventures called for suitable attire according to CLOTHES FOR MOROCCO publication from 1924 - enter the trusty pair of brogue-inspired footwear once again.