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Japan: twist on Guidi horsehide boots meets swift demand

22/02/2022
Japan: twist on Guidi horsehide boots meets swift demand

A recent collaboration between Tuscan luxury shoemaker Guidi, founded in 1896, and Japanese high-fashion brand Undercover (launched by designer Jun Takahashi in 1993) has already raced off the shelves.  The men’s back-zip boots, made with a horsehide upper and deerskin lining complete with welted midsoles, retailed for just under ¥365,000...

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