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For Her: More Bass Shoes Autumn 2011

Still Life November 1, 2011, 11:17 am

Tags: aw2011, bass, boots, footwear, for her, g.h. bass & company, maine, rachel antonoff, shoes, usa, womens

G.H. Bass & Co. has developed, grown and expanded over the years, but its basic policies remain the same. They believe quality leather and thorough workmanship are the foundation of good shoemaking and strive to build the best possible shoe for the purpose for which it will be used. In the 1870's George Henry Bass embarked upon a career in shoemaking with the purchase of shares in a local shoe manufacturer in Wilton, Maine. Shortly thereafter George became the sole owner and changed the name of the company to G.H. Bass & Co.

Years later G.H. Bass & Co. shoes are a New England staple in the Eastern United States, and translate beautifully across the continent to the West Coast of Canada. Priced affordably and constructed beautifully, styles have all ready sold through For Him & For Her this autumn. Today we received four additional styles from the American shoemakers all available at the brand new Still Life For Her.

  • Waylon is a classic hand sewn Bass Weejun (Penny Loafer). Full grain leather uppers are finished a little differently and have less gloss than the traditional Weejun. Leather outsole. Available in Cognac.
  • Designed exclusively for Bass by New York fashion designer and journalist Rachel Antonoff, The Flavie is a short sport boot with removable strap and buckle. The boot measures approx 3 1/2 inches high. Leather lining and padded leather insole. Leather outsole. Upper is a leather and warm knit material. Available in Navy with Caramel Leather.
  • Regan is a leather & waxed canvas sport/riding boot. Leather foot with 3 inch heel. Waxed canvas shaft measures a full 15 inches high. Lace allowows for fit adjustment. Available in Natural Brown.
  • Sade is a lace up leather bootie. Beautiful soft full grain uppers. Padded insoles and flexible rubber outsole for comfort. Lightweight fabric lining. The boot measures approx 5 and 1/2 inches high. Available in Black.

For Him & For Her: Bass Shoes Autumn 2011

Still Life October 8, 2011, 10:40 am

Tags: aw2011, bass, footwear, for her, for him, g.h. bass & company, maine, mark mcnairy, mens, rachel antonoff, shoes, usa, womens

G.H. Bass & Co. Autumn 2011 landed in Victoria today with full grain leather footwear options now available at both our Still Life For Him & For Her locations. G.H. Bass & Co. has developed, grown and expanded over the years, but its basic policies remain the same. They believe quality leather and thorough workmanship are the foundation of good shoemaking and strive to build the best possible shoe for the purpose for which it will be used.

Now available For Her include a Bass classic heel with beautifully paired leathers (smooth & suede with brogueing detail) and a very special edition Bass <3 Rachel Antonoff collaboration shoe from her curated collection of contemporary Bass styles for women:

  • The Reid in Cocoa/Cognac Leather - The classic saddle shoe on an updated outsole. Three inch heel, at the back suede leather and smooth leather combo. Full padded sock.
  • The Alice in Navy/Red - A perfect leather ball slip-on. Elastic gore for fit. Pancake heel and leather outsole. Beautiful leather linings. Rachel Antonoff exclusive design for Bass!

Now available from Bass For Him are two menswear staples in the footwear game, a classic sueded chukka and an exclusive offering of an updated classic from the creative mind of current American menswear designer-of-the-minute Mark McNairy:

  • The Belmont is a classic suede chukka boot with a cushioned insole and flexible rubber, non-marking outsole.
  • The Hingham is a full grain leather boat shoe, leather welt, siped branded Vibram outsole from the limited edition Mark McNairy collection, exclusively for Bass.

G.H. Bass & Co. shoes are a New England staple in the Eastern United States, translating beautifully across the continent to the West Coast of Canada. Priced affordable and constructed beautifully these styles are sure to move quick through both Still Life For Him & For Her - see you soon Victoria.

g.h. bass & co. shoes spring/summer 2011

Still Life May 14, 2011, 10:45 am

Tags: bass, footwear, g.h. bass & company, maine, shoes, ss2011, usa, womens

g.h. bass & co. has developed, grown and expanded over the years, but its basic policies remain the same. they believe quality leather and thorough workmanship are the foundation of good shoemaking and strive to build the best possible shoe for the purpose for which it will be used. in the 1870's george henry bass embarks upon a career in shoemaking when he purchases shares of a local shoe manufacturer in wilton, maine. george becomes the sole owner and changes the name of the company to g.h. bass & co.

during the first world war, the bass aviation boot was made the official aviation boot for the us army. charles a. lindbergh later wears those same shoes on his historic solo flight from new york to paris. years later in the 1950's & 1960's the penny loafer evolved into a symbol of cool with celebrities including james dean was wearing the instantly-classic bass weejun. in the late 1960's bass introduces sunjuns, the soon to be essential summer sandal.

as the g.h. bass & co. brand continues to be the manufacturer capturing the essence of american casual and weekend footwear throughout north america, europe, asia and south america we are thrilled to welcome the truly iconic shoe brand to still life for spring/summer 2011. we've begun with three styles on the women's side of the store all in beautifully crafted full grain leather:

  • the chloe is a full grain, brown leather sandal. strippy leather design with adjustable strap and buckle. fully padded sock with leather heel seat. 3/4 inch high unit wedge bottom.
  • the honey is a woven flat sandal in cocoa. full grain leather uppers. elastic gore on the inside strap. full padded insoles. flat and flexible outsole.
  • the waylon is a classic hand sewn bass weejun in cognac apache. full grain leather uppers are finished a little differently and have less gloss than the traditional weejun. leather outsole.

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