Brodawka
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Brodawka & Friends, footwear and accessory design for intrepid individuals and quality seekers alike.Toronto based design and retail shop with custom shoes and accessories from manufacturers around the world. Shoes & Bags handmade in Mexico and Portugal. Accessories from Fog Linen Japan. Jewelry from Toronto and Voz California. PRICES IN CANADIAN DOLLARS. more... See more text

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231 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L6
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An industrial designer by trade, Jeff Brodawka got into shoemaking at an early stage in his career. When he was still a student at Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD), he started working as a salesperson at noted Canadian shoemaker John Fluevog. Upon completing his diploma, a great opportunity presented itself to Jeff: "I was fresh out of school and saw that the company was looking to fill a design position at their head office in Vancouver. I applied, met with their creative team and we got along pretty well; I ended up getting the job, moved to Vancouver and started doing design work for the brand," Jeff recalls.

The passing years saw the young designer gain both confidence and experience as he worked his way up in the company. "Around the end of my time there, I was designing lots of men's shoes and lots of collections. It was a great environment for me, because it's the kind of place where you get your hands into every step of shoemaking, from the design to the buying shows," Jeff points out.

"I ended up missing Toronto though, so I moved back here in 2011 and started my own small shop, intending to design and sell my own shoe collections." Brodawka & Friends was born.

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A jewel even on this trendy shopping strip, this store is helmed by seasoned shoemaker Jeff Brodawka, the creative genius behind the quirky show designs stocked here. Brodawka honed his design skills and flair for unique looks as a former designer for footwear giant John Fluevog. His designs are transformed into hand-crafted shoes at boutique factories in Mexico and Portugal, and he also stocks a small selection of footwear from local designers.

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Although the selection at this nifty little shop is not as vast as others on the list (they only carry approximately a dozen styles at a time), you'll be able to find men’s and women’s shoes that are truly unique, high-quality and fashion forward. All of the shoes are hand-crafted in Mexico and feature with bright colours and bold designs. These statement-making shoes are perfect for adding some contemporary flair to your wedding ensemble.

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