Very kind and paid careful attention what I inquired about regarding the repair to my bag.read more

I tried two other places to replace a zipper pull on a vintage Louis Vuitton Speedy. Both said…read morethey could not attach the leather with the LV brass insignias, in a last ditch effort I tried JG on Watson and Jose was able to install a perfectly matched zipper pull and the leather as well. Jose is a master artisan! I'm very grateful. The bag is fully restored to its original beauty! Thank you so very much! Lori H.

Expert quality work. I took in my favorite pair of cowboy boots soles worn down through the threads…read morelooking tired and old. I got back my favorite cowboy boots with new soles, looking brand new and beautiful. This cobbler is an artist that produces beautiful work at a very fair price.

I have deemed Craig the official plastic surgeon of Cobblers because he's the only person I know…read morethat can transform a boot from utter shambles and make it look almost brand new. I recently got these boots and they've now turned into my favorite pair. Over the holidays, I went to a bar and my heel got stuck in the vent. Not once but twice in the same night! Suffice to say, the heels were wrecked! I already knew I would need the bottom repaired but wasn't sure if anything could be done about the scuffs on the heel since I've never been able to have them repaired before. I usually take them to the cobbler on Olive, but after the reading the reviews for this location and people commenting on him restoring the part of the heel I needed, I decided to give them a shot. Upon walking in, I noticed it had a similar layout to the one in Creve Coeur except it's bigger. They have a ton of various items from boot inserts, shoe stretchers, polish, and etc. Craig came out and asked how he could help. I explained that these were my favorite pair of boots and asked about getting the heel fixed. He said he could take care of it no problem, but then took it a step further and mentioned how he could probably clean the heel up as well! I was excited and intrigued, especially since no one has ever been able to do it before. He quoted me at $25.00 (paid upfront), told me what the service would entail, gave me my receipt, and said I could pick it up Tuesday. So Tuesday came and I went to pick them up. When he handed them to me, I was in utter shock. Not only did he fix the heel BUT he managed to repair the leather on the heel and eliminate the scuffs, tears, and stains. I thanked him profusely because I was so happy with what he had done. Being the humble guy he is, he said it wasn't a big deal and insists he could have done a better job. Craig literally brought my boots back to life and did it in record time! Additionally, I have the utmost respect for him since he works alone! I can't wait to have him work on more heels and boots. I can't recommend him enough.

I was meeting a friend two doors down for dinner and got there 20 minutes early so I thought I'd…read morebrowse. What a cute store! They had some curated kitchen items that would be perfect for gift giving, other odds and ends, and some really wonderful perfumes from Oliver Fragrance Co. They had their bougie sticks and the full size bottles! I bought one of the bougie sticks (Sunset 57) which smells divine and the scent actually lasts throughout the day. Best of all, I purchased the bougie stick for $24 and the manufacturer's website have them for $22 which isn't a ridiculous price difference and I didn't have to wait or pay for shipping. They also carry B**chstix which is a brand that supports survivors of domestic abuse and is a cruelty-free product. I bought one for the friend I was meeting for dinner. The store carries many other items such as some fashion jewelry, curated baby items (clothes, books, etc), hair ties, scented candles and so much more! I am definitely going to stop by here another time since it's on my way home from work and it seems like the perfect place to find some wonderful gifts. The lady at the counter was friendly and super nice. She greeted me when I first came in and left me alone to browse. They had some sales as well. If you haven't checked this place out, you should! You never know what you'll find.

The friendliest gift store and you can always find something to buy! You can also find something in…read moreyour price range!!

I've been a shopper at Mr. Guy for decades and it just doesn't get any better if you're into men's…read moreclothing. They may have competitors but certainly none better. Great quality and style is their stock in trade and I'm never disappointed when I visit with selection, price or service being offered. Just a great venue for the best in men's clothing.

MGM's attention to details and recommendations to accessories gives a feeling of confidence as a…read morewell dressed man! Thanks for your quality and service!

Great store and excellent service! I have found a new travel gear location! Met the owner, super…read morenice and never felt any pressure at all. Very satisfied!

The service is great! Each person who works there is friendly and helpful. They have a great…read moreselection and know their inventory well. When I have brought my luggage in for repairs, they're always great at communicating to me what will be done and how long it will take. I will continue to use them for all my luggage needs!

I have been blessed that most of my work clothes, and many of my outside-of-work dress clothes, are…read morefrom Joseph A. Banks... some of which I have selected myself; most of which my wonderful wife has selected for me. Joseph A. Banks does support newer trends in men's clothes, and also supports more classic styles - pants with pleats and cuffs (so nice!). They also have fine suits and tuxedos. I rented a tux for our daughter's senior Father-Daughter dance, where we had a wonderful time... and I was able to be the first to wear the patent leather shoes that shined so nicely. I also purchased a jacket for myself... a blue one with black lapel; for which my wife helped me find a white, herringbone shirt, and my first bow ties... it's quite a nice look. Beyond the nice shirts and pants and sweaters and polos, ... ... more valuably ... are the heart and soul of the Des Peres location - Marty and Sean, who've we've had the pleasure of knowing for several years now. Both are fine gentlemen who appreciate good looking clothes and who help us find just the right items. They also provide fine tailoring services and make sure that we get the right discounts. Thank you Marty, Sean, and the Des Peres Joseph A. Banks! See you soon!

Glad it's here...buttttt…read more The pricing strategy requires you to buy three shirts when you only need one shirt. To move the price down from $89 a shirt, to $40 a shirt Not a particularly special store, heavily geared towards personal up-selling

It's nice to walk into a place that's clean, well stocked, nicely set up, and gives great haircuts…read more The staff is friendly and really knows their stuff. My go to shop from here on in.

The path of life leads through many changes, and mine includes a changing cast of hair-cutting…read moreprofessionals. So it seemed a perfect birthday quest to search for a new barber, one specializing in beards. That's how I ended up at Dapper Gents, at the beginning of its second week of beard trims following Covid-19 restrictions. Those who have seen my old "Suburbanite in STL" list may remember how important parking and approach are to me. If you have similar concerns, then you may like to know that street parking is not too difficult. In the canyon of Washington Avenue, my "ParkLouie" app was rather slow, so I fed my charge card into the parking meter, no problem. And, if you're looking for the correct entry to Dapper Gents among the multiple doors of 1000 Washington, you go toward the entry "east" and middle of the block, not the one near the cigar place "west" at the corner of 11th St. Michael A. did a great job! Friendly, attentive to direction, fade cut (and beard trim) in the top tier of all cuts ever. Covid-19 concerns? All staff and clients wore masks, mine removed only for the beard trim. When the cut was complete, I was offered a drink from the cooler, and chose a Fitz's Diet Cream Soda. Thanks, Dapper Gents, and Happy BD to me.

Doc at St Louis Leather did a beautiful repair on our nearly 30 yr old recliner. We are so happy to…read morefind this talented leather repair craftsman, an honest, trustworthy amazing person. Thank you Doc, we will definitely pass the word and will contact you if we need your expertise in the future.

I had a leather couch that needed repair work done on a bad spot on one arm. Doc, from St Louis…read moreLeather Repair, came to my house and repaired the couch so well that you could not tell it had ever been damaged. I will definitely use St Louis Leather Repair for any future leather repairs I may have. Doc was very friendly and professional and did a great job. Thanks Doc TP