Mitch Alfus, a.k.a. "the Leather King," has been sourcing skins from all around the world since 1972. His pop-up shop has clothing, pillows, bags, and more.
Shopping for a nice pair of men's dress shoes can be frustrating. They're often jaw-droppingly expensive, drunk on trends, or shoddily made. Enter Jack Erwin....
Plus: Little Park is serving weekday breakfast; amusing video from David Weeks Studio; painting 56 Leonard; Adoro Lei pizzeria; proposed noise pollution report; Baked event. / 3 comments
Plus: Steven Alan sample sale; politicians on proposed Seaport tower; White Street reviewed again; DJ Spooky profile; green roof on Greenwich Street; 50 West update; another 1WTC tenant.
The original store is in Atlanta, and there's a second in Charleston. Expect European antiques, repurposed objects, lighting, and much more.
Plus: Inside the Concepts store; should trucks be banned from Canal Street?; the restaurant replacing Mas (la Grillade); Piora update. / 1 comment
Plus: Tribeca caterer accused of mismanagement; St. Nicholas church reviewed; Battery Park City security chief; beer-centric restaurant opening at Staten Island ferry terminal.
Plus: Two closings (gallery and jewelry shop); Brookfield Place ice rink; Megu eviction notice; Church Street Tavern brunch menu; Morsi's name change; Gap opening forecast; "The Big Yes"; CB1 agenda change. / 1 comment
Plus: Sterling Mason's "metallic" façade; Jack Erwin store looks very close to opening; "Insecure" at Hal Bromm Gallery; food festival at Albany Street Plaza.
Plus: Mysterious dry-cleaning set-up; Man of the World's rooftop plans for 1 White Street; Institute for Culinary Education details; yogurt shop definitely closed; "Slap" filming today; tiny storefront for rent; the Harrison. / 6 comments
Plus: Could 50 Murray be going condo?; Steven Alan sample sale; new Seaport taqueria; White Street review; Harrison lofts analysis; no beer at next Tunnel to Towers Run; North Cove Marina. / 1 comment
It sure looks that way, although it may be more of a showroom, where you can browse and then buy online. / 3 comments
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