Celebrating the art of craftsmanship, Brummell commissioned a special still-life shoot for its summer 2024 edition. From handcrafted shoes in Italian suede and calf leather to designer Gucci sunglasses and a braided Brunello Cucinelli belt, these carefully selected pieces take time and skill to make and are designed to last a lifetime
HERMÈS

Maximors volupto calfskin bag
Exemplifying the house’s equestrian codes, the Maximors bag reworks a classic horse bit into a curved handle resembling high jewellery, while the bag’s elegant lines demonstrate its leatherworking expertise. Maximors volupto calfskin bag, £5,100; hermes.com
JIMMY CHOO & CHURCH’S

Amel 50 perforated suede slingbacks from Jimmy Choo and Rhonda prestige calfskin sandal from Church’s
The Amel sling back from Jimmy Choo is made from premium suede sourced from Florentine tanneries, and requires around 20 pairs of skilled hands and two weeks of craftwork. Amel 50 perforated suede slingbacks, £850; jimmychoo.com; Made in Church’s Northampton workshop, the Rhonda sandal features criss-crossed straps in fine calf leather. The heritage brand takes up to eight weeks to handcraft a single pair of shoes. Rhonda prestige calfskin sandal, £740; church-footwear.com
CROCKETT & JONES

Falmouth suede boat shoe
The Falmouth blends the comfort of a loafer with the elegance of a Derby. Designed and made in Crockett & Jones’ Perry Street factory, the model presents reinforced leather laces and a new wedge rubber sole. Falmouth suede boat shoe, £485; crockettandjones.com
BERLUTI

Luti 38 Venezia leather tote
Crafted from supple Venezia leather, this Luti 38 tote in jungle green shows the patina for which Berluti is known. The full-grain uncoated calfskin is treated with Japanese lacquer and natural pigments, giving it depth. Luti 38 Venezia leather tote, £3,900; berluti.com
OLIVER PEOPLES

Avelin acetate sunglasses
These Avelin sunglasses epitomise retro California cool, a nod to the brand’s signature vintage aesthetic. Carved from a single piece of acetate, each frame is produced across two specialist factories in Italy and Japan. Avelin acetate sunglasses, £337; oliverpeoples.com
FENDI & GUCCI

Selleria Cuoio Romano leather bag from Fendi and Jackie Notte 1961 small leather shoulder bag from Gucci
The Selleria baguette bag is hand- stitched in the Fendi factory in Florence. Designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi in 1997, this dark green version comes in Cuoio Romano, a leather known for its natural grain. Selleria Cuoio Romano leather bag, £2,950; fendi.com; The Gucci Jackie bag has enjoyed icon status since its launch in 1961. The crescent-shaped bag with piston closure is crafted in the house’s workshops just outside Florence. Jackie Notte 1961 small leather shoulder bag, £2,220; gucci.com
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI & DUNHILL

Dunhill Heritage square sunglasses and calfskin belt from Brunello Cucinelli
This belt, using a braided reversed calfskin texture and brass details, is the epitome of fine leatherwork, crafted in the brand’s production hub in Solomeo. Calfskin belt, £770; brunellocucinelli.com; Paying homage to the masculine design DNA of the 130-year-old brand, these London-designed acetate sunglasses are created in Japan. Dunhill Heritage square sunglasses, £350; dunhill.com
EDWARD GREEN

Montpellier unlined suede loafer
Made from unsplit Italian suede, this saddle loafer enjoys a lighter, unlined construction. Edward Green is renowned for its heritage techniques, including tanning its leather soles for nine months in a bark solution. Montpellier unlined suede loafer, £1,120; edwardgreen.com