Behind The Scenes | Inside John Lobb | Kirby Allison

In this video Kirby goes behind the scenes about the process of filming with the Lobb family, and the amazing aspects of the process that didn't make it into the final piece, along with more stories that were told off camera. The production of the hour long video touring through the incredible St James store and workshop was a labor of love for Kirby, and brought about many incredible anecdotes and stories about the history of this iconic brand. John Lobb Video Collection: Inside John Lobb https://youtu.be/pc_TsO2lfUk Lobb Bottom Making: https://youtu.be/DSrrf3rPhMI Lobb Measurements: https://youtu.be/93OaebrbIoM John Lobb on St. James’s Street in London is widely regarded as one of the world’s preeminent bespoke shoemakers. Established in 1849, John Lobb has been discretely crafting bespoke shoes for some of the world’s most powerful and important people for over 150 years. The beautiful and expansive premises currently reside in the center of London’s West End at 9 St. James’s St. Now run by the fifth generation of Lobb family members, John Lobb stands, as it has always done, for extremely high standards in the exacting craft of bespoke shoemaking. Family member and lastmaker Jonathan Lobb personally takes Kirby’s bespoke measurements before inviting he and his crew downstairs for a rare tour of their expansive basement workshop and glimpse into their centuries-old craft. Lastmakers Emmanuel Kastellis and Teemu-Pekka Leppanen share insights into their trade that has bee