From time to time I’ll be asking guest’s to write a post on the Leffot blog. My friend in London Simon Crompton writes a wonderful style blog at www.permanentstyle.co.uk. When he’s in New York, which he was this past week he makes time to visit the shop. Simon has graciously agreed to let me post [...]
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Corthay Vendome MTO
This is one of Pierre Corthay’s new styles, the Vendome on the 001 Last. This MTO is in Olive Green Calf and is just exquisite.
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In The Window
This is the Swanley loafer in Tabacco Polo calf by Church’s English Shoes. Not you’re typical English looking loafer, which is exactly what I like about it. Not to mention the color. Shown here with a pair of Psycho Bunny Merino wool socks in Silver, and a Psycho Bunny Lambswool and Angora Checkerboard Scarf
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Gaziano & Girling Spring 2009 Trunk Show
We are pleased to inform you that Tony Gaziano will be presenting the G&G made-to-order and bespoke collections at Leffot on April 21st from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Our past show with Dean Girling was quite a fun event for the true lover of fine footwear, and we anticipate this show to be equally as enjoyable. [...]
Posted in Gaziano & Girling Tagged Bespoke, dean girling, Gaziano & Girling, made to order, spring 2009 trunk show, tony gaziano 2 Comments
If it’s Spring in NY it’s Street Fairs
Now that spring has “just” arrived so has the bane of many New Yorkers existence, the generic “Street Fair”. They’re the same wherever they set up in the city and do nothing for the neighborhood or the businesses. In fact all they do is create a trash and traffic mess. Selling cheap food and goods [...]
New Grafton
The Grafton by Church’s English Shoes is one of our most popular shoes. Classic in style, a timeless brogue, sensible and versatile. We’ve now added the Grafton R in Brown Nevada Calf on Dainite soles a great addition. The Grafton R in Brown Nevada Calf on 173 Last with Dainite Soles. $695
Don’t Leave Home Without It
Origami artist Sok Song has created the ultimate way to carry the oddly shaped NY City Subway map. As part of his Green Folding Project in which he re-uses various everyday paper products he has created the “Subway Map Wallet”. This is not only a thin, lightweight and a comfortable way to carry the map [...]
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Leffot Facebook Group
I’m admittedly new to Facebook but I was able to create a Leffot Page, and a Leffot Group. I’m not sure what I’ll do with it them but it’s there and I invite anyone to join. I’m also open to suggestions for the group page……..
In The Window
Now that we’ve changed to daylight savings time spring feels so much closer. This week we received a reorder of the ever-popular Alden Chukka Boots in Tan Suede. Featured here in front of one of our new Psycho Bunny spring scarves. This is the “Circle Bunny” in 75% Lambswool and 25% Angora, made in England. [...]
Posted in Alden, Psycho Bunny Tagged 1494, Alden, angora, beige, chukka boot, circle scarf, lambswool, made in england, psycho bunny, tan suede, taupe 2 Comments
New Psycho Bunny Ties
We have a new assortment of spring ties by Psycho Bunny in stock. One of the largest selections available. All ties are produced in the USA, tie easily and look very sharp. Some styles available exclusively at Leffot. Psycho Bunny Ties $115
The Spectator
I received a call this afternoon from a client in Madrid Spain who was inquiring about placing an order for a fall spectator. That reminded me that I have not posted this one yet. This is the Grafton MTO by Church’s in Navy Calf and Green Suede.
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New York Times “Style Magazine”
This weekend’s New York Times includes the Men’s Style Magazine. Page 64 has a great story by David Kaufman and a map of stores for men on and around Christopher Street.
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