| 1981 | Born in Mâcon, France |
| 1997–1999 | Trained as a shoemaker specializing in custom-made footwear in Marseille |
| 2001 | Obtained his journeyman’s certificate as a shoemaker specializing in orthopedic footwear in Toulouse |
| Since 2010 | Has been running his own atelier cum shop in Karlsruhe |
| 2015 | Lectureship Accesoire Design, Pforzheim University |
| Website | Link |
Benjamin Bigot
Benjamin Bigot devotes all his passion to the traditional shoemaking techniques, while at the same time applying his ideas to modernize and re-define the tradition of his craft. He has been influenced significantly by the Compagnons du Devoir, the association of itinerant French journeymen. His employers include the maker of luxury shoes John Lobb, as well as companies specializing in orthopedic shoes. Nowadays, Bigot’s customers can witness the 200 work steps involved, starting from taking measurements and creating a last to the finished shoe, in his atelier cum shop in Karlsruhe. Prices: € 1,200 for lasts and sample shoes, from € 3,500 for custom-made shoes, depending on the material and model. In 2015, Benjamin Bigot won the ART AUREA AWARD. In 2018, he was honored at the IDEENSTARK competition organized by MFG Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg. Benjamin Bigot now successfully hosts shoe workshops.
