Last week we attended the Matthew Miller Catwalk at London Fashion Week. Here are some backstage shots from the show including our very own footwear collaboration.

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Last night we attended the much anticipated Matthew Miller show for London Fashion Week. As you may have seen from previous posts we have been working on an exclusive collaboration which used prints from Matthew's inspirational shots put onto Oliver Sweeney shoes and boots. 

A collaboration that brings together one of Britain’s new breed of designers with an artisan brand that has been around for over 20 years, this collection of footwear encapsulates both partners’ interest in the interaction between product and wearer.

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Here are some imagery from the show and the finished styles within its original setting. For the full show imagery check our Facebook.

How to tie a half Windsor, the perfect knot for our knitted ties.

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If you were in central London, or indeed any capital city, last Thursday, you may have noticed there was something happening. Vogue’s Fashion Night Out to be precise. Put succinctly, this is an evening of excess for the world of fashion, a chance to visit party after party and enjoy the last few days before the Fashion Weeks kick in.

Our Conduit Street store became a haven for the press who wanted a sneak preview of our Women’s collection, as well as customers that fancied a star turn in our photo booth, or a go at designing their own shoes with our Custom Made App.

Here are some photos from the night.

At any given moment, the team at Sweeney have all sorts of weird and wonderful projects on the go. They see us meeting interesting people from all walks of life, attending all sorts of unusual events, and generally having a lot of fun as we go about our business. But when it comes to travelling to great places, Simon, our Director of Creative & Wholesale beats the rest of us hands down.

Simon is currently charged with the task of creating the same success overseas for Sweeney as we enjoy here in the UK. And judging by his reports from his most recent trip, it might not take him too long. A whirlwind tour of Chicago, Seattle, and Toronto saw him meet up with some of the most notable retailers in the area, and arrive home with a well deserved look of smugness on his face as he tapped up their orders. Below are some photos of his trip.



The famous Pike Place market on the banks of the Puget Sound. The iconic ferries are a great way to commute.




Opened in 1975, the world famous Starbucks in Pike Place market. Coffee shops are in abundance in Seattle, reputed to be the key to surviving Seattle winters.




Inside Pike Place market, an assault on the senses.




Don’t be put off by the gloomy exterior, this guy brought many a smile to childrens faces.




Nordstrom, Seattle – Big thank you to these guys, launching in September.




The water runway, if you look closely, you can see a plane taking off...




Seattle in all its glory, viewed from the Space Needle.




Toronto and its spider web of tram lines, our first stockist in Canada is located one block down.




Toronto CN Tower, Cities with spikes was the theme of the week.




Rogers Stadium, home of the world famous Toronto Blue Jays.

With Fathers Day this Sunday (19th June) we asked our followers to upload photos of their 'Sharp Fathers' from back in the day, below is the collated album with some great sartorial statements, thanks to everyone who participated and have a great Fathers Day.































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Did you inherit your style and taste from your Dad, or can you simply never live up to his sartorial elegance? Scouring the Oliver Sweeney family photo albums has proven that these chaps knew how to look sharp in their day. Upload your snaps to Facebook or Twitter, past or present, by June 17th and help us find the Sharpest Father in time for Father's Day (PS. make a note: the big day is Sunday the 19th).




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The Royal Wedding atmosphere captured by The Sweeney Blog team, to view the full album visit our Facebook page.


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