New Cesare Attolini Store in NYC. Anyone been?

[allman brotha]

Sorry if I missed a recent post on this...I scanned for one. Hope this is not redundant!

Was wondering if anyone's got a report on the new Attolini store in NYC? I saw some coverage on GQ site. Looks pretty nice from the photos I saw. And big? Seems so at reported 2500 sq feet. Nice. Curious to know any info.

Thanks.
AB

 

[Material Boy]

http://attolininyc.com/

The site is owned by a current Attolini employee working out of the shop in NYC.

 

[StockwellDay]

Has the tubo...



http://attolininyc.com/2012/03/16/bequeath-this-belt/

 

[ShayaEXQT]

Gotta check this place out.

 

[ThinkDerm]

this will be seen.

 

[lee_44106]



Has the tubo...

http://attolininyc.com/2012/03/16/bequeath-this-belt/

"The tubular construction makes this very special belt even more special because, as it’s worn, it softens, assumes the shape of the wearer’s body, and develops a fit memory, much like a hand-sewn pair of leather shoes from John Lobb, Santoni or Edward Green – or a suit by Cesare Attolini............"



So does that mean that non-tubular belts that gradually form a gentle curve mimicking the waist of the wearer, are just cheap belts of poor quality?

 

[F. Corbera]



"The tubular construction makes this very special belt even more special because, as it’s worn, it softens, assumes the shape of the wearer’s body, and develops a fit memory, much like a hand-sewn pair of leather shoes from John Lobb, Santoni or Edward Green – or a suit by Cesare Attolini............"

:foo:

 

[lee_44106]

I do remember a past thread about :foo: and his quest for an alligator tubo belt to replace one he had.

I don't remember whether the reason was because the tubular construction made the belt less durable and more prone to damage.

 

[allman brotha]

That passage needs a re-write, but I assume he means the belt's quality will form that memory "better" (?) (with more integrity) than some other belt - perhaps another in alligator? I don't know. Assumed. Anyway, I'd buy one if I had the cash. Hot looking belt.

The blog isn't bad. Jury's out on his pictures, but he makes a clear case as to why they look that way, so point to blogger.

 

[ThinkDerm]



That passage needs a re-write, but I assume he means the belt's quality will form that memory "better" (?) (with more integrity) than some other belt - perhaps another in alligator? I don't know. Assumed. Anyway, I'd buy one if I had the cash. Hot looking belt. 

The blog isn't bad. Jury's out on his pictures, but he makes a clear case as to why they look that way, so point to blogger.  

I quite like the photos

 

[lee_44106]



That passage needs a re-write, but I assume he means the belt's quality will form that memory "better" (?) (with more integrity) than some other belt - perhaps another in alligator? I don't know. Assumed. Anyway, I'd buy one if I had the cash. Hot looking belt. 

The blog isn't bad. Jury's out on his pictures, but he makes a clear case as to why they look that way, so point to blogger.  

Meh, excessive hyperbole. All belts will eventually conform to the wearer's body/waist. That's why used belts get that curve instead of remaining straight.

I question the durability of pure alligator skin. Most alligator belts are backed by calf leather to increase durability.

As a luxury item there is no doubt that the tubular belt is awesome though.

 

[Mr. Moo]

I like to wear an alligator rope as a belt. PM member SpooPoker for details.

 

[SpooPoker]



I like to wear an alligator rope as a belt. PM member SpooPoker for details.

 

[jrd617]



I like to wear an alligator rope as a belt. PM member SpooPoker for details.

No deerskin?

 

[garymyman]

Mississippi alligator?! Trash.