This is the worst fabric company in the business, took my money, product never came, was never in…read morestock please STAY AWAY

The amount of leather in this place is awesome. Much more than other places that sell fabric as…read morewell. Really good cuts and choices to choose from. Leo G. was a great help, knowledgeable and friendly this guy knows his stuff. I'll be sure to go back and make a few purchases.

Plz don't come if you don't want to ruin your day!…read more I've been to this shoe repair store three times, and unfortunately, my most recent visit was extremely disappointing due to the rude and unprofessional attitude of the staff member there. The boss was fine, but the staff was truly rude. Dealing with such a thing on Saturday literally ruined my weekend. Therefore, I wish to share the whole story with you guys here. On my third visit, I clearly told the staff that I didn't want to spend too much on an outsole replacement, since this particular pair of shoes only cost $95. I even said that if the cost was too high, I would prefer to buy a new pair. The staff assured me the job would be $35, which I agreed to. However, when I returned to pick up the shoes, I was suddenly told the price was $85. I felt helpless since there was no invoice given, and the service has already been done. When I questioned the change, the staff became rude and dismissive, showing a very negative attitude rather than calmly explaining the misunderstanding. It turns out the $35 quote was only for the heel--not the full sole replacement--which was never made clear to me. Thankfully, the boss stepped in and agreed to a $50 charge, which I accepted. But the damage was already done in terms of the experience. After the boss agreed on $50, the staff becomes even more rude to me. This is the reason why I would like to share this experience with everybody else to help your guys avoid such experience. What made this worse is that I had already been tolerant in the past. For example, during a previous service, the staff got black oil/dirt on my shoes which was a pair of brand new Saint Laurent sandals with retail price $770 dollars before tax, but I chose not to complain and continued to support the business. I expected a little more care and respect in return. Please refer to the attached pic for more details. After this last visit, I've lost trust in this store. I don't recommend going to a place where simple communication turns into conflict and customers are treated with such negativity. There are many other stores out there--choose one that values honesty and respectful service.

My husband's special leather loafers needed new half soles. The cobbler showed us two types of…read morequality half soles that could be used. We chose one and returned a day later to beautifully shaped and finished shoe soles. What a wonderful service!

It's on the 8th floor of the building. They have lots of different types of leathers and hides…read more They are super helpful. I was inspired to make a DIY journal cover and went here with no experience of leather working. They have a bin of scrap leather for purchase and some sale items. Sale items are on refundable. Minimum purchase is a whole hide or half hide for bigger ones. Their smaller hides are lamb skin which was around $50-60 bucks for a medium size. Their cow hide, they can do half hide which is what I did since it was so big. I got quite a few journal covers out of that as well as a couple passport holders.

I came here because the reviews were extremely positive. First employee who greeted me was…read moreextremely nice & helpful, another employee who came to help me while I was looking around was extremely rude. Wasn't willing to work with me on what I needed. For context I'm making a travelers journal and only needed a small amount, but said I had to buy the entire roll of leather and wasn't willing to cut it. If you're not willing to sell 3x5 leather fine, but don't be a huge a**hole about it.

I have two old Ferragamo handbags that lost their luster. I tried spiffing them up myself and…read morewasn't very successful. Modern Leather in Manhattan was highly recommended. I filled out the paperwork on the Internet and mailed the leather bags to their Manhattan shop. I received a call the day the handbags were received. I gave a credit card number to repair both bags for $150 and $35 shipping and handling. I was told the bags would be returned to me within two weeks. The bags were returned by FedEx and have a glossy luster and shine now. The black bag looks like new and the white is better but not perfect.

Other reviews were so good that I felt very confident in dropping off a vintage bag to have the…read morestrap re-glued and stitched. Unfortunately after picking up my bag I was very disappointed in the workmanship. The stitches are very messy and inconsistent, it is glued together now, but really doesn't look any better. They did offer to re-do it, but I'm afraid that it could end up worse based on the condition I received the bag back to me. Really expected more for the cost. I do not recommend.

In the area looking for something else and saw the beautiful bags at Village Tannery!…read more Blown away by the amazing quality of the leather bags, and various merchandise they sell. Really high value, top quality, one of a kind, hand made items, you will never see twice. Loved the personable customer service. Definitely a place to check out for top of the line leather bags.

Today we went here after another long absence, and my husband bought another beautiful leather…read morebackpack. The quality of workmanship of the items sold here is superb and worth the cost. As always, we had a very pleasant conversation with the friendly owner & his assistant - and the store will soon have been in existence for *50 years*, which is very special.

Everybody working here is great. My fiancee and I have had shoes, watches, gloves, and more…read morerepaired and modified here with nothing but quality and care. Amazing value as well.

I have been coming to Bob's Shoe Repair at 549 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ for the last 8 years…read more This cozy shoe repair shop is the best in downtown Jersey City. Jimmy, the cobbler, is excellent at the fine work he does. My shoes and sneakers have been well-taken care of. Assistant Bobby is personable and helpful. Also, Dave of "Express Watches" is on premises there and his work on watches is impeccable.

Sam was super helpful in repairing the wheels on my luggage. The turnaround was quick and efficient…read moreand he was a joy to meet. Will for sure be using his services again if needed! - Julia (you favorite Leo)

A real find! The kind of store the Village used to be known for -- unique little shops that carry…read moreone-of-a-kind, impeccably made, beautiful things that are just the opposite of the mass-produced, unoriginal, poor quality "merchandise" you'll find in mass-market retailers. This shop has lots and lots of choices of fine leather goods to carry your stuff. Leather so soft it feels like a well broken-in saddle. I went in on impulse, needing to replace an old handbag, and I came out with two -- different sizes, different shapes, different number of pockets, different closures, different colors, suited to two different kinds of activities. The owner, Sam, steered me right to things that met my needs. That's old-fashioned personal attention. (But it was fun looking at the many other models in the shop too.) Very satisfying experience all around

Can never ever say enough just enough mine things about these guys. Send them anything that you…read moreneed repaired. My Gucci and Todd back have back beautifully. My Prada came back like new! Any things you want t to cherish for a long time.... They will make like new! They are also a big Italian family who have that great jersey swagger! Love these guys!!

I decided to give Rago Brothers a try once more and I wish I hadn't. I sent a vintage Juicy Couture…read morebag in for replating of the chain. Prior to sending they confirmed that they would be able to make it look new. However I waited months for the bag to be shipped back. I received it in horrible condition. The chain was not evenly plated and overall sloppy condition. Rago Bros. offered to do the replating once more at their expense-which I obliged. I waited months later- February when I finally received the bag even though I shipped before the holidays- and they had completely removed and replaced all the original hardware, which I never ever approved of, and substituted cheap flimsy gold hardware. Clients, be aware of this. They completely scammed me of my bag, and I am completely heartbroken over this because of its sentimental meaning. I had to dispute with my bank. This company is an absolute fraud. Do your research!

So bummed the NYC store closed. It was a great shop with great quality and one of the most helpful…read morestaffs I've ever encountered in a boutique style shop like this one. I remember my last trip there. The staff person went out of their way to help me find something beautiful and within my budget. I'll be ordering online with fingers crossed that the store will make its way back to the city one day.

I was always wary of m0851. I'd popped into their stores a few times, lusted after some soft,…read moresilky leather jackets and duffels and went on my way deciding that the rest of the line was a little too expensive and a little too stiff for me. Then their sample sale rolled around last year in this clean, well lit store, and I conceded - this is beautiful, simple chic stuff. What's really impressive though is the construction. The two shirts I have from here seem hearty and lightweight at the same time. And their clean, simple lines and cuts are very flattering. I still think at full price it's a bit too expensive for what you're getting, but catch the stuff on sale and you'll have something you can wear for a while. One day, I'll be able to afford one of their jackets (even on sale, they're a bit ridiculous), but until then, I'm happy to oogle and shop for shirts on sale.

I arrived to meet 2 friends, all of us signed up for the rare After Dark class at Tandy Leather…read moreFactory in Lyndhurst, ready to channel our inner craftsman/woman through leather and metal. The unique project option for the night is where things got interesting. The making of a leather harness takes precise measurements, hardware know-how, and a bit of brute strength for the kind of hands-on techniques required to create your own wearable piece of art. What elevated the experience was the quality, knowledgeable hands-on guidance and helpful service. The instructor was patient, witty, and helpful as we turned strips of hide into the decorative and purposeful with tactile force. For a $50 investment, rather than purchasing a finished product, we acquired a new skill set and fashioned a market-ready piece that could readily fetch 3x the initial outlay for the instruction, use of tools and materials. Should you schedule the same, you'll leave with a piece you can actually use, plus a newfound respect for the patience and precision leatherwork demands. We spent a moody, maker centric eve, constructing a touch daring, totally satisfying, well-made leather project- a spicy little detour worth taking.

This is the only Tandy store I've gone to and it is great. They have a great selection and the…read morestaff there is polite, helpful, and very knowledgeable!