Saphir Journal

The Saphir Médaille d’Or Cleanser

Today we would like to look at the most gentle of our cleaning products, the Médaille d’Or Cleanser. For our customers that want to preserve the mi...

Interview with Luca Rubinacci

Image Source: therake.com Dear Mr. Rubinacci, thank you so much for taking the time. You just had your second child so we appreciate that you t...

Rough-out, a unique and resilient leather

Chelsea Boots by Crockett & Jones in rough-out suede. Source: crockettandjones.com As the days get shorter, the weather colder and more uni...

Unboxing the Parisian Gentleman Limited Edition Boxset

Comment Différencier le Nubuck du Veau Velours et du Daim ?

Question régulièrement posée en magasin, et dont la réponse est souvent méconnue, voici comment distinguer un cuir dit « Velours » à du « Nubu...

The Art of Patina

The Art of Patina Patina is described in the Cambridge Dictionary as „a thin surface layer that develops on something because of use or age“. W...

La botterie francaise – Video

Interview with Mr. Tony Gaziano, Co-Founder of Gaziano & Girling

Dean Girling (left) and Tony Gaziano (right) of Gaziano & Girling Dear Tony, thank you for taking the time. How is Gaziano Girling coping w...

AVEL Products to maintain the beauty of your Car Interior

For many of us who commute to work the car can become something of a second living room. Just like our homes, the interior of a car needs regul...

The new Saphir Medaille d’Or Sneaker Care Range

With the uprising of a more casual dress code and the increasing popularity of sneakers even in the high fashion world, the need for high quality s...

The most common mistakes and how to avoid them when taking care of your shoes

In this article we would like to cover some of the most common mistakes that can easily be avoided when you are taking care of your shoes. ...

The new Saphir Médaille D’Or Plant Based Wax Softener

If you find that your Saphir polishes have dried over time do not worry, this is due to the solvents evaporating. Many professional shoeshiners le...