Elevator Shoes

Dating – Am I tall enough?

Now here’s an issue that raises its head all the time when dating and particularly in online hookups. “Are you tall enough?” is the gist of it, stripped of its coyness. It’s an issue even for people who do not specify “I want a tall guy”, but it’s much more subtle than people realise and worth referring to here. It’s particularly interesting as the issue of height is almost never overwhelming and can be remedied by careful height addition. I know from my experience in what I do professionally, working in what is often called ‘the night time economy’. Read more

I Wish I Had Done it Earlier

How often have you said that about all sorts of things: personal stuff, work etc. There’s all sorts of reasons why you don’t do things, many of them good, or at least understandable. But at times you miss out unnecessarily. And that was certainly the case with me and elevators. Read more

Emanuele Briganti: GuidoMaggi elevator shoes, an example of marketing disruption in the luxury world

Revolution requires widespread change, which can be imposed or suggested. In the world of fashion, a garment or an accessory that breaks the mould is a disruptive phenomenon, conquering the fashion world, dominating it undisputed, whether we like it or not. In some cases, it becomes a classic, extending its influence over time. GuidoMaggi represents one of these revolutions. Read more

What my Added Height Means to Me

Last time I gave the story of three different contacts whose main concern had been avoiding detection. I speak to loads of guys and one of the things that comes through but almost unspoken is the incredible effect that adding height can have. I asked three of my contacts to tell me what it means being taller. Read more