Have you ever had a custom-made shoe? If you lived in a previous century you likely would have. Prior to 1859, when American engineer Lyman Blake invented a sole-sewing machine, shoe-making was ...

Whether it's hand-applied bedazzlement or an all new shoe design, the Met Gala sees a range of bespoke shoes.

For decades, Western companies have made everything from clothes to toys in Asia, Eastern Europe or Latin America, taking advantage of cheaper labor and highly developed supply chains. But the ...