2026 World Championship in Shoe Patina | London Super Trunk Show | Kirby Allison

This year's Patina finalists arrived with nothing but a blank crust leather canvas — and five hours to turn it into something unforgettable. Mandy Marie (France) – Master colourist at Berluti, bringing the same discipline that's made her one of the most respected names in the house's ateliers. Berk Kirman (Finland) – A self-taught artist who started reviving flea market shoes for fun, now standing shoulder to shoulder with the professionals. Toan Junie (France) – The most decorated competitor in the championship's history, back again and pushing the craft somewhere it's never quite gone before. Brush by brush, layer by layer, three completely different visions took shape in front of a room full of people who'd shown up just to watch it happen. Who takes bronze, who takes silver, and who walks away as this year's World Champion of Patina? Watch to find out — and see for yourself whether you'd have judged it the same way. 👞 For more information and photographs, read the London Super Trunkshow recap on: https://shoegazing.com/2026/05/17/rep... 🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Chicago Super Trunk Show at Stitchdown Expo 2026 : November 6-7 at Artifact Events Singapore Super trunk show 2027 : 6th March 2027 🙌 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCygkzPpueoIJQsLUnGEqFdA/join 📽️ Join this channel to support our content with independent craftspeople and artisans: https://www.patreon.com/kirbyallison 🛒 Shop All Kirby Allison Products: https://www.kirbyallison.com #shoep