Used to be a 5-star joint that was worth the investment. Now it seems as though it's all junk made…read morein sweatshops by little kids. Unsurprisingly, their "lifetime" guarantee no longer applies, even to their legacy quality goods.

J.W. Hulme and I have a long and sorted relationship. I did business there for several years until…read morethey started outsourcing to China. Apparently they recognized that they were losing business by removing their manufacturing from the US. Now I'm back, because they have been offering items made in the US albeit, I don't know if they are being made in Minnesota. For myself, I am a bit of a purse snob. I have several vintage Coach and D&B purses from my mother's youth. However, I exclusively purchase French made Longchamps and American made J.W.Hulmes. I get loads of compliments on my Hulme bags. Most are reminiscent of New York City made Coach bags. They are heirloom items. I purchased my first Longchamp 17 years ago and they came with a "key leash." I prevents my keys from sinking to the bottom of my purse and stops me from panicking if I can't locate them immediately. Now J W Hulme's American made purses have a key leash. Hopefully, they are visible in the photo I've posted. Not only are they offering American made leather products, but they are offering clothing and accessories. They usually state in their catalog where the item is made. I started purchasing the majority of my Christmas and birthday gifts again at J.W. Hulme. I like that they're offering other things. It gives me more to chose from when it comes to presents. I am not going into their retail shop, as my first experience was less than pleasant. I'm very pleased to exclusively purchase from the catalog. I bought one small, "imported" purse for my stepdaughter. I didn't want to spend a fortune on the item, because I wasn't sure she'd appreciate purses yet. It was made in China. She loved the purse so much, that it fell apart within a couple of months. Stick with the America, British or even Mexican made products from this retailer and you'll be pleased. I pray that they are employing those fine leather artists here in Minnesota.

I've visited George's with 3 of my leather shoes-- a broken zipper, a bad heal, and deep scratches…read moreinto my favorite pair of heels. The latter, they not only fixed the scratches, but matched the turquoise dye perfectly! *see pictures The other shoes were repaired brilliantly as well. The folks here are awesome and very straightforward with pricing. The price is reasonable. I don't know how they are with speed, as I've always told them to take as much time as needed. I like how they offer repair services outside of leather shoes, it's a great place to take any of your leather goods that need repair.

Fantastic service at George's after a recommendation to visit them to protect my Louboutin's from…read morethe scruffs of wear. When I arrived, I immediately noticed several pairs of Louboutin's which let me know, George's is the place to go in Minneapolis! The service drop off was so easy and I had been given the time frame of 2 weeks. Exactly 2 weeks later, I got a call and picked them up! The red sole protector they use really is a perfect match to the classic red. So incredibly happy with this experience and look forward to bringing more shoes their way!

"They come runnin' just as fast as they can, 'cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man." ZZ…read moreTop One day while I was negotiating a treacherous snow barrier between the street and the sidewalk outside of Heimie's Haberdashery, a most dashingly dressed employee rushed out to save the day, escorting me over the snow pile. I guess my questionable mountaineering skills must have made him nervous! Heimie's hero was just the Sherpa guide I needed for my mini-Everest expedition. I can't thank him enough for helping, especially since he wasn't even wearing any winter gear...just his fancy shmancy suit. Heimie's snowbank conqueror was so impeccably dressed that I'm sold on purchasing a bow tie here for my six-year-old nephew very soon. He will be going on his first official chaperoned ice cream date with a young lady determined to marry him in the future, and he specifically requested a bow tie for the event. Clearly there is a lot at stake for this very serious date, so he will need a dapper tie that is sure to impress! No pressure, Heimie's, no pressure.

Had my business trip unexpectedly extended so needed a few work items. This store is very close to…read morethe St Paul hotel so extremely convenient. Yes, it's a bit old school. You can get a straight razor shave or a traditional men's fedora. With a bit of notice, they can tailor clothes or fix a torn shirt/suit. I think they even sell cigars. I spent about 30 mins looking at shirts/pants/ties (!!!), got a few recommendations, and made my purchases. Heimie's has a good selection of high quality men's clothing at reasonable prices. The staff could not possibly have been nicer. It's unlikely I'll ever need to come back but I wouldn't hesitate to do so.

Was able to have an older pair of redwings brought back to life new soles and laces so appreciative…read moreof the quality craftsmanship and care put into an old pair of boots.

Got my YSL heels repaired here and they did an amazing job! One of my favorite pairs is now back to…read morelife and looking as good as new. Couldn't be happier with the result.

I love this store, I always find the most unique clothing here and thanks to an outstanding staff I…read morewalk out with a fully accessorized outfit. I've been shopping here for years and all my clothes look as good as the day I bought them. Outstanding service, quality, fashion and prices

Nicole is incredibly talented and an absolute delight to work with. My wife's great grandfather…read moremade an inlaid wood card table that has been with the family since 1924. Unfortunately, some of the pieces had broken away and were lost, others were loose and the finish on the table had yellowed significantly. Nicole was able to bring this piece of family history back to life! She replaced the lost pieces, repaired cracks and refinished the surface to perfection. We could not be more pleased with the end result. She provided great communication along the way and delivers a great product at an affordable price. We are absolutely thrilled with the restored card table.

I recently picked up my restored chair and it's absolutely beautiful. This family heirloom chair…read morehad been sitting in disarray for many years. It was falling apart and needed some major TLC. Communication with Nicole was great through a phone call or email discussion. I had originally wanted the wood finish to be very blonde but upon discovery there were some red undertones that presented a challenge. Nicole gave me some different options of finishes. The chair turned out very solid and looks gorgeous in my office. I'd highly recommend Nicole as she is great at her craft.

Visited their new space in the Vandalia tower and I think it really helped with their inventory as…read morethere is significantly more area to display and place all their goods. Hoping they might be able to reintroduce that moody vibe from their first shop, but I think that will come with time as they settle in. I do kinda wish it was on the first floor because I'm worried being on the second floor means they may not get as much walk through traffic and would love to see them thrive here. They *still* do not use price tags so you either have to ask or check their website for prices unfortunately. On the plus side parking is much easier in their new space and still free.

I just want to chime in and say this is one of my favorite stores I've ever been to for higher end,…read moreinvestment type men's clothing. Customer service has been outstanding, even when busy. Thank you for providing a much needed service to the Twin Cities

The best place to have upholstery work completed. They have all kind of samples to look at, plus a…read morebonus that they may have a bargain on upholstery extra materials on the floor to get even a better deal. Very nice people. Tony is friendly, as are the other staff he hires. Knowledgeable about materials and suggestions to what would look good for your style of furniture. We had a couch, chair and rocker reupholstered with in a week. My point is that they do high quality work and have a fast turnaround. Anywhere else, you paid to much and missed a great conversation with a small dedicated business owner.

I approached Tony's upholstery about recovering the chairs and couch in my RV in early February. I…read morewas told that they couldn't get to me until late February or in March due to a heavy workload. We agreed that I would be emailed as to a time and date to start the order. I picked out the fabric and my name was put on a list. I didn't get an email, and I left messages at Tony's two times but didn't get a return call. I finally went by Tony's and was told that the lady I had been working with wasn't in and that she would call me as soon as she arrived. You guessed it. I never got a call. That has been three days ago. Just be aware that they may do good work, but they don't do what they say they are going to do. It is now April 12.