Gilli 02.02

“These shoes are painted by hand in our production plant. The original leather is actually much brighter. During the manufacturing process, just before we attach the sole to the leather, one of our employees puts this pair of shoes down on a table and carefully applies the final colour with a sponge. That sounds really exclusive and like good old craftsmanship, but… why do we do it this way? Why not order the leather hide in the right colour straight away? It’s all about nuances! Colour nuances that you may not even notice at first glance, but that make all the difference between a top-notch appearance and the look of a wet cardboard box. When you look at the seams and stitching real closely, you will see that they are accentuated in a slightly darker colour. Such an effect can only be crafted by hand.”