Sienna Miller Covers Nylon Magazine

Sienna Miller Covers Nylon Magazine

Sienna Miller takes over the cover of Nylon Magazine to help them celebrate 15 years of the successful mag! Sienna Miller is a stunning model, actress and fashion desginer, so we were really excited when she took to the cover of Nylon Magazine in a pair of T.U.K. Creepers! This is the fourth time she has graced the cover of Nylon, and the first time she has been spotted rocking a pair of our creepers! She looks super cute in her knee high sports socks and our A8522 Black & White Polka Dot Mondo Hi Sole Creepers. She gives an interview about her new found confidence with acting, her fashion line 'Twenty8Twelve', getting engaged (to actor Tom Sturridge), being a mother and more - If you want to see it you'll have to check out the link, but here is a teaser! On ending her fashion line, Twenty8Twelve: "We were designing a really big collection in the end....I think maybe I'd be more fulfilled being a couturier or something, or doing 10 amazing pieces a season." On her new acting outlook:
"If I go to work and have to sob all day and kill myself thinking about every sad thing that's ever happened, I'll get home feeling like I've flexed some sort of muscle."
On confidence: "I've gotten to the point where I feel much more confident in myself and my ability. If you start to feel that, inevitably, it will affect your work and your perception."More here: http://www.nylon.com/articles/sienna-miller-april-nylon-cover
August 08, 2014
T.U.K. New Autumn/Winter '14 Collection

T.U.K. New Autumn/Winter '14 Collection

It’s time to unleash T.U.K.’s autumn 2014 collection! Buckle up; this new collection is going to take you on a roller coaster ride of nostalgia! With throwback influences from the 90’s there are some super rad and extreme styles as well as some new vegan alternatives. This collection is full of new developments including wrapped sole and super stacked Creepers, ‘Nosebleed’ Platforms and the wooden sole ‘Woodies’ that will all satisfy your shoe desires when looking to make a statement this Autumn. The wrap soles are for the extra pizzazz you require, glitter, polka dots and cork leopard print on a lightweight EVA Viva sole. The stacked creepers, combines the gorgeous wrapped layer and sandwiches it between a traditional upper and a lightweight Viva sole with the skull and bones tread, so you can leave your trail of destruction. These are available in a pointed alternative and are great for turning heads and sparking conversation, even Lady Gaga got herself a pair of the rainbow stacked creepers! The new nosebleed platforms are a whole new level of badassery. We love them and their larger than life persona; complete with rub-off flames, swirls, cracked leather, classic brogue design and an old classic favorite of cut out stars. Speaking of platforms, check out our gnarly 'woodies' range! Platforms on 1/2 a dark brown wood sole and 1/2 a black EVA lightweight sole with various straps and stud designs including the fabulous harness woodie boots! Take a look at the new collection of Men’s shoes, featuring old school styling of Wingtip Brogues, Jam Shoes and Oxfords, all with an extra touch of T.U.K. attitude. Whether you're dressing the up for a great evening or to wear casually with jeans on a day in day out basis these shoes are a great addition to any man's wardrobe. Don't worry guys the continuous classic styles are being restocked at the same time, including 2 new additions to the creeper sneakers,vibrant red and olive green! Jam-Flames-Blog We throwback to the 1940s with our vintage heels collection this Autumn, with classic wingtip navy and cream brogues on a bombshell heel to the plaid chunky loafer heels in a pink plaid, we've got something for all tastes. If our kitty and character selection is more your thing we see the return of the fox character in herringbone textile and the addition of the skully Antipop heels in black or floral print. The classic Kitty Mary Janes see some psychedelic new changes with oil slick detail and vibrant galactic print, to kaleidoscope print and polka kitty combat boots - We can't wait to show these off to you. Our Viva creepers will get you excited, we have loads of crazy new designs to suit your style. Acid nation inspired melted smileys, golden, metallic rainbow, silver grommets and lightning bolts are to name a portion of the excitement heading your way this season! All shoes are due to drop mid August! Teddy-psychadellic-boots
August 05, 2014
Johnny Depp on the Jimmy Kimmel Show wearing T.U.K. Creepers

Johnny Depp on the Jimmy Kimmel Show wearing T.U.K. Creepers

Johnny Depp, the man himself, was seen in Beijing sporting his quirky style, which included an awesome pair of A8366 T.U.K. Mondo Hi Black Suede Creepers whilst promoting Transcendence, his latest film in which he plays a Dr struck on artificial intelligence and uploads his conscious into a programme and it all takes off from there.. Johnny Depp took center stage in his creepers to play the guitar for 1000 invited guests, whilst on tour promoting in Beijing. Depp was joined on stage by Taiwanese R&B/hard rock artist David Tao, a big local star. When he's not jabbering on about artificial intelligence, he guest starred on the Jimmy Kimmel Show in April of this year again, in the same pair of black suede creepers - He look great! You can check out the full video here, it's worth a watch:
July 30, 2014
T.U.K.'s Spotlight Q&A: Rock Star Stylist Candice Lambert

T.U.K.'s Spotlight Q&A: Rock Star Stylist Candice Lambert

A Stylist That Rocks! Q&A with Candice Lambert
Heavily influenced by the underground rock and punk scene she grew up in, Candice Lambert naturally found her calling as a fashion stylist for musicians. The rock star styling aficionado does anything from tour wardrobe, photo shoots, award shows, album covers, music video, to editorials. She styles just about anything that deals with music and fashion. Candice has put T.U.K. on a lot of musicians as well. Some of her clients have included Echosmith, Atlas Genius, The Offspring, Deluka, Andra Day, Green Day… and many more.
Who have been some of your favorite bands or celebrities to work with?
This question is hard to answer. I love all of the bands that I have been lucky enough to style. Each band has its unique style which always makes it fun to work with them. Currently, I am really enjoying working with Bad Things, Kongos, Camila, Smallpools, Blondfire, The Offspring, Echosmith and Deluka. In the past, the Black Keys and Green Day were always a blast to work with.
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Not only do you love to style T.U.K. creepers on your clients but you’ve also worn and been a huge fan of them your whole life. What is it that draws you to T.U.K.?
Well, creepers have been in my life since I was a kid. I grew up in the punk scene and it was a prominent fixture in our style. Creepers were a way to not only express yourself and your scene as a kid but it also provided an opportunity for you to identify with others. If you saw someone walking down the street in a pair, you knew immediately they knew what was up. They communicated to you an underlining street cred without words. I will wear creepers for the rest of my life. I will be that 80-year-old lady tromping around in a pair. They bring me to my roots, remind me of where I came from and plus they are so damn cool.
Tell us about your T.U.K. creeper collection! Which style is your favorite?
I have a fairly extensive collection. I have the Vivas in almost all colors as well as a ton of colors and patterns in the classic creeper. I love the Mondo, but I think my favorite is the studded Monk.
What influences your personal style and where do you get inspiration from when styling your clients?
Music has influenced me which in turn has affected my personal style. From my teen years and beyond, I have reflected that influence in the way I have expressed myself through my personal style. The Clash has made a profound impact, and they are reflected in my choices because I get them and I like their message. Music is art – art is style – and it all a personal choice. I always say my personal style is a mixture of Joan Jett, Gwen Stefani, Kate Moss and Joe Strummer.
When styling clients, I listen to their music so I can get a sense of who they are and create a scene of their message and an image in my head to truly understand what it is that they want to communicate to their audiences. Then, I review previous photos, look for things I think represents that message best and things that I think don’t. I consider their vision and understand the core of their creative message. I usually have a collaborative meeting with the band members to discuss creative ways to express who they are and what they want to communicate as artists. This helps me to identify ways to display them through fashion in concert with their music and their art. Their message, their art, and their sound must be honestly reflected through their fashion. In my mind, they are the Picassos, the Van Goghs, and the Pollacks of the 21st Century so I want to ensure their fashion never detracts from their music.
If you had the chance, who would you love to style and throw a pair of T.U.K. shoes on?
Wow! Hard question! I would love to style and throw some creepers on Joan Jett, Blondie, The Replacements, RHCP, Paramore, Twenty One Pilots. Really, I could go on and on. Everyone needs a pair of T.U.K.’s in their life.
What are your goals for the future and what can we expect to see from you?
I have many styling projects for this summer that I am excited about. I want to eventually start my own line and have a collection but I am going to start with shoes first. I am addicted to footwear as you can see, and I have tons ideas.
Candice Lambert
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July 10, 2014
Vintage Life Jeepers Creepers Coverage!

Vintage Life Jeepers Creepers Coverage!

We have found ourselves featured in the wonderful Vintage Life Magazine again this month - in an insightful article written by friend of the Brand; Lee Powell regarding the History of Creepers! We recommend you give it a read, it had us hooked :) Vintage life included how adorable our Kitty shoes are on their Instagram, we totally agree. Ballet Flats are a must have, and the super cute cat faces make them irresistible not to want, to put them on with every outfit. For fashionistas and crazy cat lady's alike- we don't judge! If you are on Instagram, follow us: @tukshoes_uk The latest addition of Vintage Life Magazine is out today, grab your copy from your local newsagent or direct from the Vintage Life website. Rockabilly sensation, Imelda May features on the cover of this month's vintage life - She's a big creeper fan and styles them like she was born to wear them, we can't wait to read this month's copy!
May 29, 2014
Vintage Life's Retro Retreat in T.U.K. Heels

Vintage Life's Retro Retreat in T.U.K. Heels

Our friends at Vintage life have recently returned from their latest glamorous gallivant in London. Vintage Life Editor, Rachel Egglestone-Evans and Deputy Editor, Lisa Evans took a retro retreat to the Luxurious Rosewood 5* Hotel, situated just off of Oxford street. These Vintage Life ladies, don't do anything by halves. They arrived in a head turning 1952 Oxford Nuffield Taxi, kicking off their retro retreat in style to take them to the entrance of the Edwardian Courtyard where the amazing hotel and staff awaited them. Rachel, looked flawless in her elegant black Vintage dresses, with the A8491L T.U.K. Green Lace Rocket Heels and an accessorized green scarf finished off the outfit. Vintage Life Car Read their latest copy of Vintage Life which is out now, to see their review on their high end getaway - we're very jealous. If you're needing inspiration, take a look at the photo of Rachel at the top of the stairs at Rosewood for style ideas on how to wear the gorgeous A8399L Victorian Multi-strap heels - You ladies make us want to dress pretty everyday! Photo Credit: Ali Poulton Vintage Life Hotel Stairs Blog
April 09, 2014
The T.U.K. Spring/Summer '14 Collection is here!

The T.U.K. Spring/Summer '14 Collection is here!

The new spring collection is here busting with awesome prints, vibrant colours and throwbacks! We're very excited to share this collection with you, so without further a due: We've got Mondo mania this Spring with Hawaiian, psychedelic, floral and polka print print creepers for the sun chaser in all us ladies and for the unisex creepers we have the amazing metallic blue leather Creepers (also available in a brilliant red) The pointed toe creepers boots available in hot pink suede and black leather make their debut this season, with 3 buckle straps and black interlacing they are a must have. Heels, heels, heels: It's nearly summer - let's party! We have a range of creeper wedges, new creeper platforms and a beautiful vintage range for you this Spring! Lot's of different styes for your fancy. Pastels is a popular choice for our vintage range, but for those of you who need something a little louder, we have galaxy print Antipop heels or vibrant red Starlet heels to name a few! ;) Men, we haven't forgotten about you! We're having a 90s grunge throwback with our grey & black Acid Wash Rocker sneakers and have a full size range available in Metallic blue and silver cracked leather creeper sneakers - as well as a re-stock of the usual favorites! Viva Creepers are another luxury you will be able to get your hands on to treat your feet in the hot weather, they are the lightweight creeper alternative and we cannot recommend them enough. Our Anarchic Boots range is looking lovely and colourful. Just in time to match a pair with your festival outfits for this year's summer festival season! We have some mint polka dot boots, galaxy print, oil slick, floral, tartan, metallics and ombre patterns - Don't say we never give you anything! Last but not least, the much awaited characters range is introducing the skull and fox designs. We have our usual super cute kitty and teddy characters too, but this time on polka, skull, floral, stripes and acid wash designs for boots, Antipop heels and our pretty ballet flats collection. Our new range is available to purchase now!!
March 11, 2014
Vintageville Magazine

Vintageville Magazine

We recently posted about the 'History of the Creeper Shoe' which was written by Lee Powell our rockabilly buddy. This article was published in VintageVille magazine as 'Do the creep'. For those of you not yet familiar with the magazine; "VintageVille is a bimonthly online magazine that celebrates everything vintage – from the foods to the fashions, the music to the movies...and much more." T.U.K. Shoes were lucky enough to feature in this wonderful online magazine, showing popular Teddyboy creeper styles such as the A7269 White Leather Mondo Lo Creeper and the vibrant A8529 Red leopard Mondo Lo Creepers. This US vintage magazine is available to read for free online now, you lucky people! www.vintagevillemag.com
February 12, 2014
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Do the Creep – a history of the Creeper shoe

Some footwear styles are made for trends but creepers are not one of them, they evolved... get a fascinating insight of how creepers came to fashion, read freelance writer Lee Powell's article featured in this months Vintageville Magazine.

It’s hard to imagine that a pair of functional desert boots worn by British soldiers in World War Two would become the iconic rock n roll footwear of teddyboys and rockabillies; but believe it or not, this is exactly the case!

Originally worn in the North African deserts, these thick souled crepe boots were ideal for helping deal with the extremities of the heat and the sandy terrain of the area. When the troops returned home the boots followed and found their way back to the shores of merry old England, where they continued to be worn and over time slowly caught on as a new fashionable design of footwear.

Shoe manufactures including Denson and Ladd's noticed the increasing numbers of ex-solders as well as civilians wearing these thick souled boots and taking inspiration from them developed the Creeper or ‘Brothel creeper’ as they become known. In 1949 George Hamilton Cox joined his father’s shoe making company and got got to work pioneering the companies signature shoe Creeper, which were marketed under the name ‘Hamilton’.

There is some speculation as to where these shoes inherited this nickname of ‘Brothel Creepers’ from but rumour has it that after their return from the war a number of soldiers in the capital wanted to experience some fun after years away fighting and found themselves in the dim neon lit back streets of Soho to enjoy its labyrinth of seedy adult entertainment. This is a wonderful story and if it’s true adds a wonderfully decedent grit to the shoes 60 plus year history.

Around the early 50’s a new youth scene, the Edwardians, later to be known as the teddyboys, was in its infancy and quickly adopted this new, innovative shoe design as their own. As the popularity of the teddyboys grew so in turn did their distinctive style of dress which incorporated the Creepers and thrust them into the limelight that the teddyboys found themselves in. As this scene grew ever more poplar clothing and footwear manufactures were quickly to jump on the band wagon and produce their own adaptions of the Teddyboy uniform and in turn made it easier to obtain but the drape suits and creepers, which exponential increased the number of youth’s becoming teddyboys and their public visibility. *

Towards the end of the 50’s and early 60’s a number of other rocking youth scenes; rockabillies, bikers and rockers, developed from the influence of US music and films which were being increasing popular in the UK. These groups along with the teddyboys were very much intertwined, all inhabiting the anti-social outskirts of teenage youth cultures and shared a common bond their love of rock n roll music. Although each group has their own distinctive style one often borrowed from the other and people in the scenes often moved from one to another as the years passed. This resulted in a cross pollination of styles to a certain degree and one element of clothing which transgressed each of these scenes with great ease was the ever distinctive creeper.

As is often the case fashions changed along with music and as the years moved into the 60’s the visual popularity of these rocking teenage youth cultures declined as others such as the mods increased and as such creepers were all but resigned to the dust-bin of fashions history except for a small army of die-hards who soldiered on with their scenes.

In the early 70’s two young disenfranchised Londoner’s, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, who both had an interested in 1950’s rebellious culture opened the now infamous ‘Let It Rock’ shop at 430 Kings Road. Westwood started making Teddyboy clothing for McLaren to sell, but his time with a modern, more in your face appearance than its 50’s predecessor. George Cox as an already established shoe manufacturer still existed although now focusing on producing other shoe designs, soon realised there was a growing interest in a newly popularised Teddy boy scene and with this came an interest in their creepers which were also sold in the shop

By 1972’ Let It Rock’ had become ‘Too fast to Live, Too Young to Die’ and changed its prominent stock from the neo-Edwardian wear of the teddy boys to the leather jackets and t-shirts of the rocker but still kept a stock of creepers and ordered in drape jackets for those who required them. Yet again there was a crossover of the teddyboy and rocker scenes and as before creepers were on prominent display with both genres. In a bid to push the mantel of fashion and tastes to the extremes by 1974 ‘Too Fast…’ became the infamous ‘Sex’ and shortly afterwards via the Sex Pistols and British punk McLaren turned music and fashion in its head and spat in the face of anyone who wasn’t willing to surrender to its spiky attitudes. Although at this time the “uniform” of the punk wasn’t wholly formulated as it was to become in later years and creeper became, for some time the punk’s footwear of choice. During this time however punk wasn’t the only music / fashion subculture on the rise. The reintroduction of the teddyboys some years previous had kick started the rock ‘n’ roll revival which pulled together legions of teddyboys, rockers and rockabillies, who as before donned the creepers as they had always done.

At the time the two subcultures went nose to nose and their fights became headline grabbing news stories, however as quickly as it had all stated it ended and the two went their merry way and occasionally met somewhere in the middle in the form of psychobilly. Yet throughout all of their differences one common denominator remained true, the creeper shoe.

Since the late 70’s and early 80’s the growth in interest in creepers remained on a steady incline being utilized by the rocking communities and punks alike. Then as they always do fashion and popular culture become interested in both scenes and although in the mainstream both had a slight decline during the 90’s, since the new millennium saw the light of day it opened up a huge chasm in the world of fashion and musical based subcultures where one borrowed heavily from the other. 5 or 6 years ago there were a handful of companies producing Creepers nowadays you can find endless reams of styles and variations online and even the odd pair on the local high-street.

There are still a number of shoe manufactures which specialise in creepers and this has slowly increased yet throughout the melee of change one scene has remained as true to the creepers as there were in the 50’s and today these wonderfully distinctive shoes still form a core element in the look of teddy boys, rockabillies, psychobillies and rock ‘n’ rollers all over the world.

As already stated there are a dizzying array of creepers available online and in the high-street. These vary from company to company as well as price and quality. Although cheaper creepers can act as a good introduction you’d be advised to invest in a pair form one of the specialist companies manufacturing them such as T.U.K as they are more likely to last years longer than some of the cheaper more fashion based designs.

*For a full history of creepers including images, see the article in January's issue of Vintageville Magazine here.

We would like to offer huge thanks to Lee Powell for allowing us use this article on our blog. Lee has some great images and content on his own blog you can check it out here.

January 28, 2014
Vintage Life Magazine!

Vintage Life Magazine!

We are thrilled to announce that we were featured in the new & improved, glossy Vintage Life magazine not once... but three fold! This is a modern bible to the ways of all things vintage from fashion and styling to exercise, if you haven't picked your copy up yet, what are you waiting for?! In the January '14 edition of Vintage Life, our retro A8522 Polka Dot Mondo Hi Creepers made the editors choice page, Rachel Egglestone-Evans says, "Oh My Goodness, i adore these creepers, they are so comfy, and let's face it - THEY ROCK!" We agree with Rachel, and think they look great when you have vintage rolls or a rockabilly quiff in your hair to top off the look. Mag Editor Rachel loved these so much, she wore them out on her staff Christmas Do.. photos on Instagram ;) Next up, our gorgeous A8539L Bombshell polka dot heels made the Vintage Style guide! We were particularly excited about this one because it's not just awesome creepers we do, and we think these heels will look killer with a pencil skirt or your best 50s vintage dress. They are cute and comfortable, just what you want from a pair of heels. For anyone born in the wrong era, we recommend checking out our vintage heel collection and using Vintage Life's style guide - We swear by it! As the saying goes, last but not least, the fabulous A8440L burgundy velvet creeper wedges were featured on Vintage Life's Instagram, follow them @vintagelifemag and see they're fun daily posts. Stock on these wedges are available now, on our website. If this is all a bit girly for you, then fear not. Vintage Life has a male equivalent spin off magazine called "His Vintage Life" for those old school styled men out there, with more dapper than most. Filled with slickbacks, music and watches.. there's plenty to read for all those inspired and obsessed with all things vintage. We have a previous blog post about Lee Powell who wrote for His Vintage Life. Check out their Facebook now: His Vintage Life Facebook Vintage Life Facebook Don't forget to pick your copy of Vintage Life Magazine in WHSmith Stores now!
January 24, 2014
Vintage Life

Vintage Life

Freelance writer, Lee Powell is featured looking slick next to his motor, in a pair of the A7269 White Leather Mondo Lo Creepers. These photos were in issue #3 of His Vintage Life and we think they look Rad! - Photos by Claire Powell For those of you who are not yet aware of Vintage Life, come out of that rock you're living under and find them on Facebook. 269,000+ Facebookers can't be wrong, and there's some really quirky posts to be seen. For those born in the wrong era, but bring some vintage into the present day; Old rockers, Teddy Boys, Pin Up Girls etc.. this is a must read for you. You can subscribe through their page for the magazine. Lee, being a massive fan of T.U.K. Shoes was the perfect candidate to write an article on creepers for the Vintage Life Magazine. "I rate T.U.K creepers incredibly high and can't recall a day when I haven't worn a pair in the last 5 years" You can expect to read his article released in the new year in the Vintage Life Magazine. We can't wait! Check out Lee's Tumblr page.
December 20, 2013
Rihanna's Styled to Rock show features Carly Rae Jepsen & T.U.K. Footwear!

Rihanna's Styled to Rock show features Carly Rae Jepsen & T.U.K. Footwear!

It was T.U.K. creeper madness on last week's episode of American Bravo's newest competition series Styled to Rock from executive producer and fashion icon Rihanna. The designers were challenged to create the perfect 'off-duty' outfit for pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen and a pair of T.U.K. Black Leather Mondo Creepers were required by the stylish star as a 'must have' for each ensemble!

The Show itself Styled To RockStyled to Rock OutfitThis one of the style choices

The winner's chosen style was worn by pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, who wears customised T.U.K. Creepers for Galmour Magazine in a photoshoot; here is the awaited winning picture:

Carly Rae Jepsen Winner You may have seen Carly Rae Jepsen featured in our blog before wearing her own pair of A8379L Leather Creeper Wedges. Be sure to check out the show and look out for pop sensation Rihanna's new Clothing range for River Island available in stores worldwide, now!

http://www.riverisland.com/rihanna-for-river-island#
December 19, 2013