The treasure trove/trench.......

......we have cache of unbelievably cool leather dispatch coats......

.....these full length coats weigh a ton and are completely weatherproof.....with features like an internal belt, multiple pockets, front and back yoking, high storm collar, external belt with an adjustable locking system..........

....phew, all that? you bet cha!

The wrap, less bread, no coat.......

......Hollywood wrap coat..........

Give em' the finger.......

.....with are new kid/cashmere lined men's in black on black.......

.......the classic gents glove model 1

........the rakish ribbed for pleasure model 2

.......the Velcro IPhone user/trigger finger model 3

Little red/grey flannel riding hood.......

.....of course we love the girls at HoS.....here is cape we made as a working sample.....the gorgeous hat is available as well in Oxford grey and a dark charcoal........

Customer is seldom right.........

.....but when he or she is they are really right.....light weight worsted with a ahem, fun lining..........oh yeah

Now it's up to us....

We opened the store to great acclaim....lots of well wishers and friends came by....both Savoia and I took a much needed day off yesterday.....I walked the city from the "House" on the LES up to 77th and Columbus to see a Flea Market with recent pal Matthew Piazzi; an extremely talented actor/musician/impressionist. Thanks Matthew!

...are you kidding me......

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Opening nights......part two

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Opening nights......part one

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