The highly skilled bootmaker was looking to open his own shop in a state that loves its boots.
About 14 years into his jail term, Darby met a bootmaker who taught him the trade.
"There are less attention grabbing colours so if you are wary of yellow and orange, try coral or pink." Pink lace dress Kaliko; raffia clutch, Littlewoods; patent court shoes, Jones Bootmaker
"If you are colour blocking with a statement coat and dress, opt for nude accessories." Belted trench, and striped sundress, both Kaleidoscope; suede sandals, Jones Bootmaker "
ART OF THE BOOT combines Jim Arndt's lovely color photos throughout with in-depth surveys of the companies and
bootmakers involved.
The United boss was forced to grin and bear the subsequent publicity but now it seems the joke is on the
bootmakers. Fergie is not known for his patience but the makers adidas, who are rivals to the teams American sponsors Nike, will not be best pleased that he's banned their product.
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White shirt, EUR48, Stefanel; yellow jeans, EUR46, Miss Selfridge; white bag, EUR42, Marks & Spencer; white sandals, EUR60, Jones Bootmaker
Black sandals, pounds 55, from Jones
Bootmakers and Bracelet, pounds 15, from Wallis.
Ivory silk shoes, pounds 45.99, Jones
Bootmakers (0800 163 519).
Orange jacket, River Island; printed dress, Debenhams; black handbag, Jones
Bootmakers, black opaque tights, patent loafers, both M&S Leather is a big trend Don't rule out this season's faux leather trousers trend - take a leaf out of Elle Macpherson's book and wear with flat pumps.
Wooden-heel mules, pounds 35, Jones
Bootmakers. Red belt, pounds 200, Cocinelle
Black suede T-bar shoe with wedge heel, pounds 65, Jones
Bootmakers: 0800 163519.
Price: pounds 60, Jones
Bootmakers from Freemans Catalogue: 0800 731 9731.
White shirt, pounds 40, Stefanel; yellow jeans, pounds 38, Miss Selfridge; white bag, pounds 35, Marks & Spencer; white sandals, pounds 50, Jones
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