What motivates people to commission a bespoke pair of shoes? What insights does the bespoke model offer into the importance of storytelling, customer loyalty, supply chain transparency, and design for repair? These questions, and more, are explored in this interview with bespoke shoemaker Gabriele Gmeiner in her Venice workshop.

Chapters: 

  1. 00:00 - Show intro
  2. 01:00 - Episode Overview
  3. 03:19 - Journey to Bespoke Shoemaking
  4. 08:16 - Craftsmanship and Materiality
  5. 10:47 - The Story Behind Each Shoe
  6. 16:44 - Understanding the Customer's Needs
  7. 19:05 - The Value of Bespoke Shoes
  8. 27:25 - The Future of Shoemaking
  9. 32:10 - Cultural Identity and Craftsmanship
  10. 37:00 - Walking in Venice: A Unique Experience
  11. 42:52 - Outro and Acknowledgement of Country

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