Albert Plain Black Velvet slippers are dress slippers from one hand cut pattern of decadent plush velvet. Albert slippers are made with a traditional square tongue, ideally suited for suits and tuxedos. Handmade in Norwich since 1874, Bowhill & Elliott's English slippers are still manufactured using time honored shoemaking practices, such as clicking, turning and lasting all by hand. Bowhill & Elliott remain one of the prominent English footwear brands.