OUR COMPANY
Creating an Experience
Here at the Seven Dons, the experience of receiving a product is just as important as the product itself. The moment of seeing the packaging to the first time putting the product on, every step of the process should go above and beyond every expectation you have as a client, producing an unforgettable experience every time. This company we have created is built on principle and experience, not greed.
Luxury that Matches Luxury
Our products go hand in hand with other luxury products.
We offer full matching sets when it comes to shoes, belts, bags, and even accessories so your entire outfit can flow in unison.
Local Customization
We are able to create shoes and belts exactly to the design you want with the materials you hand select. Now offering never before seen art bottoms which can be custom to the personalized design you come up with.
This is an exclusive, concierge styled business where every local custom order is hand delivered by one of our partnered clothiers to keep the process personable and to ensure you approve of the fit.
Community
Curated events will be held to bring people of different and unique vocations and legacies together.
Exclusivity
Limited edition products are offered to keep uniqueness and certain products one of a kind while creating a more hands on experience.
Vast Expansion
The Seven Dons covers the seven essentials every high performing individual should have in their wardrobe. (Formalwear, Suiting, Sports Coats/Blazers, Casual Wear, Outerwear, Dress Shoes, and Accessories.) We are always looking for unique and integral manufacturers to partner with to offer a broader range of products and collections at a variation of different prices.
Clientele
We service 5 main types of clientele. This client will either;
1. Not have the time to go shopping on their own.
2. Want a better understanding of their fashion sense and will need help putting their own style together.
3. Enjoy having a personalized service curated for them to avoid dealing with the day to day sales associate and the overabundance of options.
4. Take pride in a custom fit made directly for their body.
5. Be going to a wedding or a special event.
SHOE CARE
The highest quality components combined with the most skilled craftsmanship - a successful recipe for producing beautiful handmade shoes and accessories. Proper care and maintenance of the shoes will help to ensure their longevity in wear. If you follow the guidelines below and treat your shoes in the correct manner, there is no reason why your shoes will not last for many years.
BRUSH CLEAN, FOLLOW WITH A WAX POLISH
Leather uppers require regular treating with a good-quality wax polish to protect the leather and give a high shine finish. This should help to prolong the life of the uppers and maintain their appearance. The shoes should be dry before application. Try to avoid using unsuitable liquid polish applicators as these can potentially damage the surface of high quality leathers and often create a lacquer which is hard to remove. Suede and Nubuck uppers can be treated using a âSuede Protectorâ spray. Using a rubber suede brush can help to lift any dirt and debris, however, stubborn stains may necessitate treatment with a suede shampoo. Suede can often be revived using steam from the kettle and gently cleaning with a rubber suede brush.
USE SHOE TREES & A SHOE HORN
Using wooden shoe trees will help to absorb moisture and maintain the shape of the shoes as they dry out. Using a shoe horn prevents damage to the heels, counter and top line.
FIRST USE & WET CONDITIONS
Leather soles can expand when wet so it is best to avoid very wet conditions when wearing your new shoes the first two or three outings. In the event that your leather soles do become sodden, ensure that you dry them out slowly and naturally, away from direct heat (e.g radiators). Leather shoes can often take a day to dry out fully just from natural perspiration, whenever possible alternate daily with other shoes.
Fabrics and Leathers
PAINTED CALF LEATHER
Crust calf leather (painted calf) enables artisans to hand paint the pieces with special creams and brushes. The look is very artisanal. Source is Conceria Tolio from Italy (same crust material used by Santoni, Berlutti, Andres Sendra, among many others). Learn more about Conceria Tolio on https://conceriatolio.com/storia/. Raw leathers are then hand painted by our artisans.Besides the "plain" Painted Calf leather, we also offer it engraved with different textures, like full grain or pebble grain.
BOX CALF LEATHER
The majority of quality men's shoes are made from the hides of calves. Box calf is primarily distinguished by its fineness, pliability, and grain. Box Calf leathers are hand painted by our artisans.
CALF SUEDE
Also called "Suede" or "Lux Suede". This leather is created from the underside of the animal hide, as a result it is softer, and more supple and can have the appearance of a "furry nap".
KID SUEDE
Kid Suede is the most soft, velvety suede leather type which comes from small goat skins. The skins are pretty small which increases the price of leather (consumption per pair). It has a more refined finish with a smaller grain on the surface.
POLISHED CALF
Polished calf refers to rectified grain calf. This eliminates any skin imperfections. The look is not as natural as a regular, plain full grain, but the look is very good, luxurious. This type of leather is quite expensive because of the post-production processes that it needs at the tannery. Polished Calf Leathers are hand painted by our artisans.
PATENT LEATHER
A type of leather finish whereby the surface is treated to create a highly glossy, shiny appearance.
NUBUCK LEATHER
Lightweight, supple leather made up of the most outer layer of a hide, the surface is buffed to give the grain a light velvety finish called a "nap".
SARTORIAL MATERIALS
We offer a full array of sartorial fabrics, flannels and velvets. Sartorial patterns like Tweed, Plaid, Tartan, Herringbone, Leopard, etc. The result of mixing these sartorial materials with classic hand painted leather in a shoe, can be truly astonishing.
EXOTIC SKINS
We offer genuine exotic skins in our Made-to-Order program, including Alligator, Python and Ostrich skins, matching our painted calf base colors.
ALLIGATOR GENUINE SKIN
âAlligator mississippiensisâ skin renders a very attractive and fashionable leather. The leather is strong, supple, durable and very expensive. A bony layer within the skin adds a protective shield, while a dimple on each scale makes a very exotic look. Hailing from the Southeast USA and frequently harvested from farm-bred gators as well as from wild animals, American alligator skin is a classic, durable and versatile leather. The American alligatorâs hide is the soft and more pliable material. This is because the skin of this reptile is less bony than the skin of crocodiles. This softness makes the alligatorâs skin easier to work with than the skin of other reptiles, making it easier to work with for cutting, stitching and folding.
OSTRICH GENUINE SKIN
Ostrich leather is one of the finest and most durable leathers. Itâs a luxurious leather well know for its softness, flexibility and durability. In spite of its softness, Ostrich leather is unsurpassed for its tactile strength. It is, in fact, one of the strongest leathers available. Naturally occurring oils in the leather contribute to its durability, preventing cracking, even under extreme temperatures and sun exposure. Themain distinguishing feature of ostrich leather is the quill or feather socket markings. The âfull quillâ area of the leather is the most sought after and therefore the most expensive type of ostrich leather. The quill pattern is the result of large follicles which each contained a feather.
PYTHON GENUINE SKIN
Snakeskins are very desirable for shoes because of the unique grain, scales, and color patterns. Snakes are skinned in two ways, cut down the belly scales leaving the small scales in the center, âbellyâ or âfrontâ cut python, and cut down the back leaving the wide belly scale in the center, called âbackâ cut python. We use the âfrontâ cut python. The scales were the snakes protection from the elements and are essentially like a callous, dead skin. The size of the scale will vary depending upon the area of the skin cut. The scales have a âlipâ open toward the tail will grab and aid the snake in crawling. This lip is your assurance that the snake is genuine.
Terms and Conditions
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
At The Seven Dons, we accept unworn and undamaged goods within 14 days of receiving your purchase.
- Your items are unworn, undamaged, in re-sellable condition (i.e. no creases, scuffs, scratches, or wear on the soles), and in their original packaging w/ their dust-bags.Â
- Your return request is submitted within 14 days of receiving your original order.
- Please note that orders of more than three pairs of shoes are eligible for exchanges only, except for a single pair which may be returned.
CUSTOM DESIGNED SHOES:
Shoes customized on the Design Tool platform are final sale products.
Orders that are cancelled half-way through production are subject to a 105 USD cancellation fee for material and labor.Â
LIABILITY
The Seven Dons, LLC is not liable for any injury that occurs while wearing a Seven Dons product.
Colors may appear different in person in comparison to our online design tool.
INQUIRIES
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out via the Contact Page our email;Â Support@thesevendons.com