This was one of the few times when my Lonely Planet did not not let me down…read more
Located in Rome's lively Trastavere neighborhood, you simply cannot go wrong here with the leather goods they have on offer here. Bags, shoes, and belts. Since I had my shoes-shopping done, I came in here and got two belts made to order done on the spot here. You choose what buckle you want (they have many models you can choose from) and the you choose what leather belt you want in terms of width and color.
I had two belts made within an hour and the guy who runs this place, Yohan was super-friendly and nice. When we started chatting, it turns out he is from Montreal and coincidences of coincidences, from the Eastern Townships like me. He grew up in Bromont and I grew up in Granby so right away I liked him. What a small world!
By the time I left, there were other customers coming in and checking out their shoes and jackets. Mind you, this place is NOT cheap but the quality is fantatstic and the styles are very unique.