John Lobb - Shoemaker to Royalty, the ultra succesfull and ... James Bond

I was reading a forum about people's opinion of the most expensive clothing brands available and a familiar name came up: John Lobb. We did a profile on the most expensive golf shoes in a previous post and since then, we've been getting a couple of Search engine hits on "John Lobb". I did some reasearch and found more than just a shoemaker company; I found a hidden Icon!

When you are in London again, be sure to swing by St. James' Palace, built by Henry VIII: In one of the towers is the John Lobb store, said to be one of the most beautiful and interesting stores you'll ever visit.

This has been the site where the British royal family have been buying their dress shoes for over 100 years. Often frequented by successful business men, looking for the ultimate name in dress shoes, this shop is said to be a jewel to the privileged. Understandably so; a pair of John Lobb shoes can set you back an average of $2000. Or as said in the previos post, their tailormade golf shoes, costs $5000!

The old family business will take your measurements and will then handcraft your shoes to perfection. So make sure you are willing to wait a couple of months for your order. These days they have been getting more orders, since their shoes where the dress shoes of choice for Daniel Craig in the latest James Bond film, Casino Royale. He wore the Luffield shoes, pictured below.

If you are interested to acquire a fine pair of John Lobb shoes, be sure to wear it to only the most special of occasions as these are not your run-of-the-mill, designer shoes. They should only be worn with a tuxedo. Occasions to wear them could be your wedding, if you are nominated for a award, like the Oscars or the day you make partner in your firm. Wear them with pride as so many Royals have done before you.

Take a golf swing in luxury - This is how the rich plays

Here’s a look at some of the most luxurious Golf accessories that will make you stand out right even before you’ve played your first stroke…

Majesty Prestigio Clubs - 2,000 dollars, Fair Woods 1,700 dollars, Irons 6,000 dollars (set)

This is what every golfer dreams of! If you’re in the market for high-end Golf equipment, then the Majesty Prestigio clubs from Maruman Golf is what you need. Maruman means “ripple of money” in Japanese and these super hard fullerene titanium clubs will make your game soar with luxury. Not only do they look like they can deliver an elegant swing, but are crafted to perfection with high-strength steel, unique designs and precision laser soldering. With these clubs, taking a swing at luxury becomes a whole different ball game.


Escalade Golf Car - starts at 15,000 dollars

Cruise in style while swinging it easy. Created by General Motors, the Escalade is a fairway version of the Cadillac Escalade SUV. Imagine taking a ride around the course with stylish Golf car that is powered by a 48-volt electric system! The 4-seater Escalade Golf car can reach 20mph and travel up to 30 miles per overnight charge. Options include a CD and DVD player, leather seats as well as fog lamps and many more…


Damier Geante Golf Bag from Louis Vuitton - 8,400 dollars

This luscious tooled bag is a Damier Geante canvas golf bag from the house of Louis Vuitton. With this golf bag you will not only look like you’ve got a good swing, but will most definitely stand out from the crowd. This golf bag features a zip-up hood, rolling travel cover, umbrella for the rainy days and also numerous pouches and pockets for all the equipment that will make your game of golf a fabulous on par extraordinaire.

John Lobb Golf Shoes - 5000 dollars

If playing Golf means looking good then these John Lobb Golf shoes are out to stun the fiercest of competitors. Made from the finest leathers, these Gold shoes are made to measure and take over 5 months to produce. Step out in style and talk down the fairway with probably the most lavish Golf shoes ever created.