PERFECT FIT
The Jean Shop
Well I have a favorite belt, yes I’m blogging about a belt. I’ve had this belt since college and trust me that was many many years ago. Anyway, The belt is worn in just right. It's a dark brown heavy leather belt which has been worn to a point where the belt now looks light brown and weathered. It's just beautiful and perfect. The problem is, it's torn in the back and now my lovely belt needs a replacement.
I was at the Apple store on 14th street and walked the block for a cab and passed by the Jean Shop. This place is amazing. Jeans and jackets hang on the wall in all shades of leather and denim, belts and shoes in display everywhere. They offer any style, color, wash - whatever you like in jeans.
The Grey Suit
I recently visited Max Girombelli, owner of Duca Sartoria, a men’s atelier at 425 Madison Avenue 19th fl. I was visiting for a fitting for a new grey suit. I was greeted by Max at the front door. He lead us through the atelier ante room that was filled with suits and jackets which were partially complete, but needed a second fitting for quality assurance (a perfect fit).
In the main room, a beautiful leather seat and a table/desk. Fit suits, a variety of shirt collar samples, numerous booklets with swatches of fabrics for suits - fine to very fine wools and cottons - and options for jacket lining and buttons decorate the parameter. Max offers me a glass of red or white wine and directs me to the balcony. The balcony is accessed through a window. We step out and the view is beautiful, to set the relaxing mood - the wine helps.
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