My fiancé went into this store to look around for the 1st time. It was a cold day so I stayed in…read morethe car. When he returned he said, "It's REALLY good you didn't come with me into the store!" I asked what happened. He told me an unleashed aggressive dog was standing directly inside the entrance and loudly snarled and growled at him as he tried to enter the store. The female owner of the dog&store told him the dog was a "rescue" and that it didn't take a liking to men. I have documented allergies to dogs and also fear them for their unpredictable nature as what happened when he casually walked into the store. It's a shame because he probably would have bought me something warm to wear if the dog had not been there growling at him. Also, I only buy second hand from smoke&pet free homes/stores. *Message to management: I've never owned a clothing store, but I've worked at one. It's very important for customers to feel safe and welcomed when trying on clothes and window shopping. In what world is it considered civilized to have an unleashed, untrained and aggressive dog positioned at the head of the store? You are actively discriminating against men shopping at your store by bringing this dog to work. Men like to surprise their girlfriend or wife or mother with something nice to wear from time to time. If you don't have liability insurance for potential dog bites when a man enters your store it might be time to get some. Or, better yet, just install a modern security system and leave your aggressive dog at home or bring it to a shelter. You will be doing the city of Raleigh and it's citizens a favor.

Nice place with high end labels. Found some cute items, prices are higher. Not the easiest place to…read moreshop due to lack of parking or at least that how it seemed for being people not from the area. Very organized, nice staff. A good assortment of items. There is a dressing room, as well.

I came to Raleigh from Oklahoma for a conference and inadvertently left my dress shoes at home,…read moremaking boots my only option to wear with a suit. "Rough-looking" is a massive understatement for the condition of my boots, so I went to Ealdwine for some shoe polish, and saw that the product had changed quite a bit over the past few years. I had a few questions about leather conditioner, how much polish to use, etc. (stuff like that), and Mr. Gray took the time to show me everything, on my boots at that. The difference is tremendous, and I'm not JUST talking about how my boots look now. For a business owner to take time out of his day, literally get his hands dirty, and go to such lengths for a customer who might come to Raleigh every five years or so... It speaks volumes about Mr. Gray as a person and business owner. I'm now more informed, equipped with some really good polish, and won't feel so embarrassed about wearing beat-up boots with a suit. Another cool thing, assuming most will be looking/shopping for more than shoe polish, the store's beautifully designed, and chockablock with some of the finest in men's clothing and beautiful footwear. Mr. Gray personally helped with the design in many of the latter (Alden's handmade in Massachusetts), so I definitely feel like I was in good hands, and had definitely come to the right place. Great owner. Top notch products. Perfect service. Great experience.

Matt and Jim are doing an outstanding job with Ealdwine. They have a phenomenal selection of…read moreproducts, from Alden shoes and Frank Clegg bags to Naked and Famous denim, and more. I visited a few weeks ago and was extremely impressed with their knowledge and their welcoming attitude. I wish I lived in Raleigh so I could visit more often. Highly recommend stopping in.

Fantastic, locally-owned and run shoe repair shop. They are fast and willing to work with you on a…read moretight turnaround if asked. The quality of repair is better than I have experienced at any other shop in town. Willing and capable of fixing any and everything from the cheap pair of shoes that you love and wearout often, to the really expensive, intricate pair that you might be nervous to trust someone with repairing. Incredible leather knowledge and workmanship. Many of my girlfriends will only take their designer bags here for cleaning and repair. It's our go-to for resoling my fiancée's dress shoes as well. Highly recommend this place!

Best shoe shop I've ever used. The staff are great to work with and their work always exceeds my…read moreexpectations.

I had an old stain on my car rear driver side seat that I needed removed. Reached out to Leather…read moreand Vinyl MD and was able to make an appointment right away. On the day of service, Pater and Mark called to see if they can come earlier due to weather. They arrived on time and explained the whole treatment process to before doing the work. I was a little cautious as the leather is a Porsche tan color seat and worried of discoloration. They basically removed the stain spot and also repaired a worn out area of the center console where the material was 'peeling'. The process was actually quick and took about an hour. The result was fantastic. Stain removed and center console looks perfect. All in all, friendly service, on time, fair price, and great work! Highly recommended!! I included pics of before and after.

Great job done! Reasonably priced and quick to complete the project. We are very please and…read morehighly recommend their services.

Local in house made super high quality, hand stitched jeans. Old beautiful building with cool…read moreequipment in the back where they make them.

I read about Raleigh Denim online and convinced my mother to take me there when I was visiting her…read morefrom NJ. There were no other customers in the store and yet the sales lady didn't stand up, didn't greet us and didn't make suggestions that might suit us despite the both of us expressing interest. I'll stick to AG and Mother jeans. I can afford anything in the store but when I'm spending a lot of money, I want to feel appreciated.

Thank you for letting people know about the name change and location of Durham Upholstery…read more Roger and his crew reupholstered a recliner I bought from Whitley Galleries in the 90s four times. My house in Chapel Hill flooded with the tropical storm last July and my trusty recliner was destroyed. The one upholstered piece saved was a chair that was my mother's, and I have no doubt it will be done as well.

Durham Upholstery is now CJC Upholstery but the excellent quality and very attentive customer care…read moreremain. We are very pleased with the upholstery work on the vintage rocking chair we inherited from my mother. CJC is slowly changing their signage to reflect the change in ownership and will complete their website update after their move to their new location

Great work done quickly and as promised. And at a fraction of the cost estimate of the dealer.read more

I hired JLE Auto Upholstery to repair the driver seat on our Cadillac. They did an excellent job…read more In addition, Luis was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them.

At least a week ago I contacted them and sent a picture of the chair, as they immediately requested…read moreof me, but they have not responded.

I was amazed and impressed with the quick reply to my inquiry. I had inherited an old chair from my…read moremom which needed new fabric and padding. Finding a responsive and professional Refinishing and reupholstering was tough to do. So many times, other places I looked into just ignored me or had 6 week wait to drop off. These great artisans took the chair quickly, were very professional and responsive in helping me pick fabric. They were friendly, speedy and responsive! I was very pleased with the result. The owner, Dan showed me around I was super happy. See for yourself, (pics attached). I absolutley recommend.

Symbology is an ethical fashion label that uses artisan textiles made by women around the world. It…read moreempowers these women by providing jobs and promoting women's rights. The 2013 line was inspired by elephant love. I bought my first elephant Symbology shirt from the Pop Up Shop in North Hills. I get tons of compliments when I wear it! Tonight, I just ordered a kissing elephant headband. Perfect accessory for yoga class! I am excited to see more of what the 2014 line that is inspired by henna will bring! Great local business to support! "Fashion a better world."

From the owner: We collaborate with women artists worldwide to create handcrafted garments and accessories that are…read morebeautiful and fashion forward.