The beauty of the "NOVUS MOCASSIN" loafer, a new addition to THE ROW's lineup, took my breath away.
The beef-rolled round toe is certainly a loafer, but the finished product is nothing like what we think of as a loafer. In a word, they are the ultimate in sophistication.
The key point is the seamless construction around the saddle and from the topline to the heel. The look is truly sophisticated, and there is not a trace of the Ivy Leaguer look.
Novus Mocassin ¥295,900
The unbroken outline from the twisted mocha to the topline, which appears when you look overhead, is also irresistible.
The upper is made of box calf. The suppleness of the calf is obvious in the gathers that spread out from the mocca.
. All of the finishing touches are done by the hand of a single craftsman. This alone makes "NOVUS MOCASSIN" not an expensive item.
The model name "NOVUS" means new and unusual in Latin. The name "NOVUS" is a reference to the idea that the ultimate in simplicity is the newest design. This pair lives up to its name.
The brand name is emblazoned in small letters on the inside of the shoes.
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
