The Modern Gentleman's Blog

While we are neck deep in construction, with Heidi keeping a close eye on proceedings (above), we also have some exciting updates on the Grand Opening Party, which will be Thursday, September 27th. As you may know, the event will take place all day in the store from 10am – 6pm. Many of our vendors will be [...]

Chicago 1905. The leather industry booms as an offshoot of the area’s meatpacking trade. Tanneries line the north branch of the Chicago river. An immigrant from Ukraine named Isadore Horween sees an opening and establishes I. Horween and Co. At the peak of the industry there were around two dozen tanneries. But a century later, [...]

Made in the US. Dozens of premium leathers, in hundreds of colors and styles. Interchangeable buckles and straps. Custom orders welcome. These are some of the reasons we’re enamored of Atlanta’s W. Kleinberg. Our latest additions from their workshop are three casual belts. The matte calf is a thick, sturdy, yet surprisingly supple choice. Offered [...]

For those that need to know the exact species their belts are made of, here are the Latin names for the new belts that are now in the store and on the website from W. Kleinberg: Alligator Mississippiensis (alligator) Struthio Camelus Linnaeus (ostrich) Caiman Crocodilus Fuscus (crocodile) Varanus Salvator (lizard)  I, for one, did not [...]