Press and People
We know we're good at what we do, but don't just take our word for it!
“You really are missing one of the great London experiences if you don’t see Romi Topi and have your shoes shined.”
John for Department of Style
“At a very small cost of just a couple of cappuccinos with a friend, you can leave your shoes well taken care of and increase the longevity from just perhaps a year to a decade or more.”
Alexander Lewis for Purple Eagle UK
“People may point out that buying new shoes or having a large shoes collection is rather expensive, and I agree. However, not only am I a believer in good shoes, but also in shiny shoes and preserving your current shoes or rejuvenating an old pair is a quick, simple and cheap solution. My little luxury and secret (not for long!), is a guy called Romi Topi.”
David Gandy for Vogue Magazine
“If you're looking for a quality shoeshine in central London — with some great conversation thrown in for free — Romi's the man to see.”
Harry Rosehill for Londonist
We have also had the privilege of providing our services to a range of wonderful and interesting people: here are some of the many celebrities and figures who have taken the time out of their day to visit us for a shoe shine!
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| Bill Nighy - Actor | David Gandy - Supermodel | Ozwald Boateng - Fashion Designer |
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| Mark Lord - Head of Security | Chelsea Pensioners | Edward Sahakian - Davidoff of London Founder |
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| Stellan Skarsgard - Actor | Mark Powell - Tailor | Japanese Geisha |
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| Johnny Harris - Actor | Micheal Flatley - Irish Dancer | Johnny Borrell - Razorlight Front Man |
Still not convinced? See all of our press coverage here:
- It’s A Little Thing, But It’s A Big Thing - The Department of Style
- The Perfect Shoe Shine - GQ Magazine
- David Gandy: My Favourite Winter Pieces - Vogue Magazine
- Ultimate Shoe Shine at Burlington Arcade - Purple Eagle UK
- Burlington Arcade - TimeOut
- David Gandy: Shiny Shoes - Vogue Magazine
- Shoe Shine Operator - CNN
- This is My London - Justin O’Shea x Beefeater Gin
- The Pleasures of a Shoe Shine - Permanent Style
- What’s It Like Being A 21st Century Shoe Shiner - Londonist
- A Chat With London’s Finest Shoe Shiner - Samuel Windsor