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Belgian Shoes are highly recognized for their variety of handstitched loafers. This family-owned business was established by Henri Bendel in 1955. The nephew of Henri Bendel is the founder of this eponymous New York boutique.
Henri Bendel uplifted the company's roots through his quality efforts and exceptional craftsmanship. For this reason, the Belgian government gave him two major awards: Knight of the Order of Leopold the First in 1964 and Knight Commander of the Order of Leopold the Second in 1970.
Georges Vanacker became this company's sole proprietor in 2019. He assigned his three daughters, Barbara, Vanessa, and Sarah, to lead manufacturing, sales, and operations efficiently.
They offer two signature styles of shoes: the first one is Mr. Causal for men, and the second one is Midinette for women. Besides these two signature styles, Belgian Shoes offers some more styles for both men and women, including Traveler, Lui, and the Henri for men and Travelette, Juliette, and the Elle for women.
The Belgian loafer is a staple piece in the menswear industry. Its popularity stems beyond the realm of just footwear though, so much so that the founder was
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