I've been familiar with Classic Shoe Repairs since my time working with Anya Hindmarch, though until now I haven’t had a need to visit them for Chic&Seek.
Having been given two bags to sell that were in need of a little TLC, it was time to pay a visit to this family-driven corner of North London. Seeing as the Classic Shoe Repairs team consistently do such a good job, and Chic&Seek only wants to make sure all you ladies can step out wearing your most-loved, most-treasured, and most-worn items, looking as chic and alluring as the day you stepped out the original store with them, we wanted to share this place with you all.
(FYI - we're not receiving any treats, favours, or compensation for this - we're just wanting to share our few tips on Living Chic with you all!)
SO - walking into the store near Kentish Town, Michael, the owner greeted me from behind the counter whilst busy working on a pair of Jimmy Choos. After a wonderfully friendly welcome I told him what needed fixing. I had thought my requests for re-lining a Chanel bag and replacing the piping on a YSL Roady might be too ambitious, Michael didn’t bat an eyelid, being a veteran of witnessing how us girls can trash our most precious possessions he whisked the bags away and assured me it was no problem to fix.
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| Michael Xenophotos, repairing shoes since 1963 |
Michael Xenophotos is originally from Cyprus. The story goes that Michael's father asked him at the tender age of 13 what he wanted to do for a living and without hesitation he replied - make shoes! His father sent him off on a 3-year course (costing a mere £30) after which he later moved to London and started his own business in 1963, Classic Shoes.
Michael works along side his two sons, Chris and Costa - giving Classic Shoe Repairs the unmistakeable warmth and care of genuine family run business. Chit chatting with both sons they were quite happy to show me the large work shop areas where all the repairs are done on site.
Classic shoe repairs can do everything and anything - from making those red soles on your Louboutins look spanking hot and new, or ripping the insole up on your sky high Jimmy Choos to add a piece of padding for extra comfort - that's right girls, no more slimey party feet!
So whether it's your heels, bags, or some other little leather delight, take a trip up to North London (or just send your man up there as a treat), and see the magic the Classic Shoe Repairs team can do.
Cost of services requested:
Cost of services requested:
- Re-sole for Louboutins - £37.50
- Re-line for handbag - £75
- Repair piping for handbag - £65
I really recommend this family owned business for all your make do and mend moments, just take a moment to think about all those prized possessions that could do with a little of that Chic TLC!
Tara x
Classic Shoe Repairs
23-25 Brecknock Road,
Islington,
London N7 0BL
Tel: 0207 485 5275
info@classicshoerepairs.com
www.classicshoerepairs.com (currently under-construction)
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