This is an aggregate review for a number of visits I made to this shop over five weeks' time,…read moreAutumn 2020. TL;DR: Go to this lovely shop. You'll be super pleased with their selection; find things you love/ need/ must have; and it will be a cheerful experience. Scroll down to the numbered list below to see what I scored. The Longer Story: I had just moved to town for a six month artists' residency in Rockland and didn't know a soul. After a bit of unmotivated unpacking, I took myself thrift store shopping, as one does, for retail therapy to fill the void. Luckily for me, Curator was the first spot I hit because I met co-owner Ben, a deeply friendly and cheerful guy. I met his wife Emily on my second visit. She's equally friendly and cheerful. And luckily for you, me, and everyone else we know* that might like to shop at Curator, both Emily and Ben love what they do. It shows. Curator is a bi-level shop with "menswear" (plus shoes & accessories) on the top floor and womenswear (plus shoes & accessories) a floor below. It's a gorgeous spot so whilst you're totally focused on your sartorial fix, take a few minutes to notice the thoughtful experiential design of the space--a lil modern, a lil dreamy, and a lot of DIY mojo. The first time I popped in I had a proper look around in order to get familiar with the Curator edit lens. In doing so, I found a pair of brand new, black leather Swedish clogs, size 6, that almost fit, but really didn't. Ben commiserated with me but reminded that sometimes things don't work out and that's totally okay. You know what? This is #truth. In thrifting, specifically, but in life, generally. I have pretty specific aesthetic when I thrift/ vintage/ consignment shop: excellent textiles/ fabric; handmade beauty; strong shapes/ cuts/ tailoring/ weaves; classic designs but also, the super quirkier, the better. Curator earns high marks in all of my categories. This is pretty rare. What it means is that I knew I would find something each time I came in and that's exactly what happened. Here's what I acquired: 1) a lovely VINTAGE SILK SCARF, cut, repurposed, and hand-stitched from a muted, lustrous apple-green silk obi with tiny, stylized, watercolor cherry blossoms. It should be said that the silk is excellent quality--heavy but super supple. $16.00. I wouldn't blink paying 10x that amount for this in Brooklyn or Paris. 2) a luscious oversized "menswear" CABLED CREAM CASHMERE SWEATER. I literally walked into the store, said hello to Emily, looked at the mens' sweater rack, saw *my* sweater hanging there, and snagged it. I've worn it at least once a week for 10 weeks running. Bonus: it's got good gauge (number of stitches per inch) and ply (number of cashmere threads twisted together to make the yarn). $38.00 Buy vintage cashmere, ya'll, always. 3) a FUZZY WOOLEN BEANIE, knit moss, plum, garnet & deep peony, from Nepal. Gorgeous colors. Warm as hell. $13.00 4) a crazy beautiful HAND-KNITTED ART SWEATER, again "menswear" so sized a bit enormous, but seriously fluffy & so wild and otherworldly, it had to be mine. Again: walked in, looked to my right, saw the sweater. Bought it. This weave is a medley of pelucid blues w/ intricate cream & white dropped-stitch-knit technique that looks as if "snowflakes" are resting on the garment, for a moment, w/o melting. I wouldn't be surprised if the maker had been dropping acid whilst knitting this piece, just as Van Gogh imbibed generous quantities of absinthe to produce his signature hypnotic, ethereal yet muscular brushwork for "Starry Night." That. Trippy. Y'all. Emily, bless her, asked if I'd like to try it on (perhaps because of its size & erm...vibe) and I declined. I knew I'd find use for it. I have worn it once, to sit on my sofa and drink champagne while I FaceTimed-celebrated my best childhood friend, finally divorced, because that is how we show up for each other: in any all ways possible. When we meet up again IRL, I will give this sweater to him because he truly deserves life's best, which sometimes arrives in unexpected, sweater-form shapes. $42.00 I'll end by noting that one can find more traditional, excellent things at Curator as well, like vintage LL Bean Sweaters; vintage Carhartt; vintage work wear including lots of Levis denim; a Pucci silk frock; a number of excellent plaid and thick weight shirts; fine leather goods; vintage jewelry; woolen capes; disco spectacular sequined numbers; and vintage Ts in fine condition, etc. Go. Enjoy yourself. And before you do, check Curator's social to learn of their COVID-safety protocols. Should you prefer to shop from home, check their IG & website. I took a look recently and it's not as wow-ing an experience as being in the store itself but of course, as a treasure hunter, you already know that. *(Thanks, Miranda July, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_and_You_and_Everyone_We_Know)

Such an awesome consignment shop with so many good vintage finds…read more Men's clothing upstairs, women's clothing downstairs. Clean and organized aesthetic, so it's not overwhelming when you walk in like a lot of consignment shops are. And the racks aren't overflowing and hard to sift through... we love to see it. So many jackets and sweaters, shoes, hats, shirts, dresses, etc. for solidly decent prices. I got a vintage patterned LL Bean sweater for $25. PLUS, incredibly sweet employees. The woman who checked me out was so nice and excited for my find. Great for validation if you need it lol. Will for sure recommend to any friends living in or visiting Rockland, Maine.

One of the best customer service experiences I've had! I ordered a DVD organizer for my partner's…read morebirthday gift. I ordered with 2-day FedEx shipping so it would arrive with time to spare. Unfortunately the order took longer because FedEx botched the delivery process (long-story short I ended up having to pay an additional fee to USPS). I emailed Gallery Leather and they responded the next day. Not only did they refund me the $10 FedEx shipping fee that I paid them, but they also reimbursed me for the extra charge I had to pay USPS. Along with the timely and generous customer service, the product itself appears to be very high quality!

Go to their site to see their story. Here is mine, I ordered just a photo album a month ago for a…read moregift. I've gotten adds every day but no answer on my order status. This company isn't even registered with the BBB. Learned my lesson ,

Love this company! They've repaired numerous pairs of boots, all done professionally and…read morewonderfully! Needed new soles on one, a zipper replaced on my wife's favorite boots, new stitches on a pair of Bean boots, etc., all done quickly and at a fair price! There are few cobblers left, and this craftsman is rare find!

I ordered a leather belt with a particular buckle that my husband loves and received it yesterday,…read morein plenty of time for his birthday. It's gorgeous. I couldn't have asked for a nicer or more professional job. In corresponding with Mr. Mackinnon via email, he was friendly and courteous. Overall, my experience with Narrangansett Leathers was wonderful. I will certainly be ordering more. Linda Thomas Exeter, New Hampshire

the very best place to shop and the staff are 100% wants you to leave happyHaroldF LothropSrread more

Finally found an beautiful leather belt worthy of my brass Sugarloaf belt buckle by Bill…read moreRoyall....Frank has lots of different leather and knows belts...thanks!

I've been waiting for a custom handbag for 3 months now. I've emailed them (they don't allow phone…read morecalls for updates on orders!) and get cursory rote responses to my email. I think my next step will be the BBB and my state's attorney general for consumer fraud.

I absolutely love loveee LOVE all of my R&T bags! my family and I found them when they had their…read morestore in Norway, Maine years ago in 2013 when Natasha was there! She is so so sweet and creative! (: My bags are all in such great condition after all these years and with heavy use! They are SO durable and not a seam has ripped, nothing is out of place or malfunctioning. Even after 12 years! I swear by these bags up and down, they are 100% worth the price if anyone is looking to purchase from R&T! The service is always amazing and the staff is very friendly. I look forward to shopping here specifically every year we go!

Cool building, plenty of parking a decent selection of shoes for everyone…read more We were greeted on the way in and informed that if we needed any help or had any questions, which shouldn't hesitate to ask. They had so many options for running and walking shoes - colors and styles and really great discounts. We ended up buying shoes, all of which were at least 40% off. Such a great deal in a store! Usually I only see these types of discounts online. We bought some for me and some for my niece. I was also able to buy running gloves! The person at the checkout was so nice and upbeat as well. Such a great experience. I just wish I lived closer. Worth stopping to look at running shoes.

Friendly staff members and a wide selection of shoes! The employees are always extremely friendly…read moreand go out of their way to help you. Compared to other places in the area that I've been to. New Balance fair exceeds them in customer service! Their competitors don't even acknowledge you when you walk in. They are too busy with their faces in their phones! They never come to check on you. I've never experienced that at New Balance. Exceptional customer service from start to finish and they help you even find the best deal or sales going on. Thank you for all your hard work. Keep it up!!

Peter is a terrific craftsman. We have been using hand tooled belts we bought from him for the last…read more9 years and they still look great. Great quality. I also recently needed a belt for a special buckle and even tho I live quite far from his location we were able to pick something over the phone and he mailed it to me promptly. Great customer care and a very cool place. Stop in when you are in Boothbay!

Peter Dombrowski provides a wonderful shop filled with his one of a kind creations. His…read moresilversmithing creates jewelry that even 5th Ave. stores in NYC could not provide or even offer for sale. His leatherwork is masterful and done tastefully with something for everyone. But I especially appreciated the time his took with us as my wife went through and built a silver charm bracelet with her Maine memories. Not only did he wait for her to decide between items, he was quick to point out unique differences and provide details as to why she might like one charm over another of the same type. Some shop owners might have walked away in frustration when she was trying to decide which scallop shell charm to select, but he merely showed her more and helped her see what went best with the other charms she was selecting. Even at the end, as he was adding the charms one by one to the bracelet and she last minute decided she wanted a map of the State of Maine added, he merely grabbed another loop and put it on. So, if you are in the market for leather, silver, or gold, whether for yourself or a gift for someone else, I highly recommended visiting Peter at his shop where I know that not only will you get the best value, you will get the best treatment.

Outstanding, friendly service with wide range of repairs available on different leather productsread more

I highly recommend Tom Finn Shoe repair. The guy is friendly, knowledgeable, and does great work. I…read morebought a new but damaged pair of shoes elsewhere for $15 and was able to have the rip in the seam repaired here for $15. $30 total for a brand new pair of leather shoes, yes please! The repair is not noticeable, thread matched perfectly, and the shoes will now last for a long time. Definitely worth having them fixed professionally!