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Shoes
Buday Shoes
(V. Haris köz 2; www.budayshoes.com)
Hand-crafted shoes and home of
the original ‘Budapester’, Buday
creates masterpieces for men’s
feet. Vintage-design brogues in
less traditional colors and newer
styles in racy reds, yellows and
blues let the wearer be daring.
Care of craftsmanship even
extend to the soles of the shoe.
Take a peek in the workshop to
watch the shoemaking process
unfold before ordering your
bespoke pair.
rekavago
(XIII. Szent István park 2;
www.rekavago.com)
Often referred to as the Blahnik
of Hungary, and for good
reason, Réka Vágó produces
irresistible temptations for the
feet. Formerly a ballet dancer who
has first-hand experience with
compromising footwear, Vágó
went on to create haute-couture
styles that are not only high on
design but comfortable to wear.
Chic bags and shoes for brides.
Tisza Cipo
(VII. Károly körút 1; www.tiszacipo.hu)
For nearly 20 years, this was
communist Hungary’s answer
to adidas. In its early days, Tisza
produced footwear solely for
socialist countries with the first
sports line hitting the shelves in
the early 1970s. With the fall of
communism and the arrival of
Western brands, their popularity
declined but now that commiechic
is back in style, Tisza shoes
have also made a comeback.
Vass
(V. Haris köz 2;
www.vass-cipo.hu)
Leading bespoke shoemaker
László Vass comes from a long
line of craftsmen and he along
with his daughter Éva are the
team behind these sought-after
pieces, which have developed an
international following. Classic
and modern designs in a wide
range of colors are crafted by
hand using age-old techniques
and high quality materials.
Shoes for women and limited
accessories also available.
Accessories
Anh Tuan
(VI. Rózsa utca 74, by appointment;
www.anh-tuan.com)
Vietnamese-born designer Luu
Anh Tuan creates luxurious
pieces in leather including bags,
belts and bracelets crafted using
Tuan’s signature techniques.
His coveted line has recently
been expanded to include
womenswear, which matches
the refined sophistication of
his accessories. Pay a visit to his
spacious studio to peruse these
essential fashion items.
Ékes Kesztyu
(V. Régiposta utca 14)
Living on a reputation 130 years
in the making, this tiny familyrun
artisanal store makes gloves
in sumptuous leathers, including
boarskin, by hand. Traditional
methods passed down through
generations of craftsmen may
be part of a dying trade but the
international recognition of this
shop proves that demand for
quality is still high. Ékes gloves
stand the test of time.