Our thanks to the Peninsula Hotels’ blog PenCities for featuring our Chicago shop alongside Optimo Hats. Check out the article here.
Leffot on the PenCities blog
The story of our table
When we designed our new Chicago store, we commissioned Speke Klein to create a custom version of their +Table for the space. With a built-in bench, the +Table is a slight twist on the table that graces our New York store. Follow its creation below.
The tableAt the Speke Klein workshop
2 ½″ thick layers of white oakThe layering creates stability over such a large surface
The Table awaiting final sandingThe table was so large it had to be wheeled around on their largest shop cart
The finished tableFitting the custom crate
Final shipping crateAll packed up and ready to go
Custom +TableIn situ in its final home
Custom +TableAll dressed up with beautiful wares
Chicago: Boots & Beer with Wolverine and Horween
Join us from 4 to 7 this evening for boots and beer with Wolverine and Horween Leather Co. Wolverine will be showcasing their latest collection, and representatives from Horween will join us, as well.
Now open in Chicago
We are excited to announce the opening of our store in Chicago. Join us at 320 S Dearborn St, in the historic Monadnock Building, just down the way from Optimo Hats. We look forward to meeting friends old and new in this beautiful building in the heart of the city.
The store is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. You can give us a ring at (312) 964-5345, or reach us by email at chicago@leffot.com.
This fall we’ll host a number of trunk shows in Chicago. We’ll be bringing Edward Green, Saint Crispin’s, and Corthay for made-to-order shoes, as well as Salvatore Ambrosi, maker of the finest bespoke trousers. Find more information, and schedule appointments, on our events page.
This is just the beginning for our Chicago store. Stay tuned for more information, and some things you won’t find at our New York location.