Look forward to getting a new belt here every year. You won't have to go anywhere else for one.read more

The products from this location look amazing, however the sourcing is a bit misleading unless you…read moreask. The work is done by a studio in CA, with the material sources from our of the country (I think they said India). I was looking for local products, so that no longer fit the bill. That said, the products themselves have a great range of sizes, shapes, and colors! Idid try on a jacket that should have been big on me but it was way too small, so be careful because the jackets are also not true to size (which is very important when you are also paying the premium).

Absolutely wonderful. Paul fixed up two pairs of shoes for us that would otherwise ended up in the…read moretrash or repaired, badly, by yours truely. I think the cost of the work was a steal and I told His Excellency so.

For years I used Paul's repair service in Westbrook. Shoes, bags and most importantly hockey…read moreequipment came back better than new. You just can't beat a well broken in pair of shoes or hockey gloves that work like new but are soft as a babies bottom. His ingenuity in repairing over used travel bags for skis and bikes is incredible. Tom In Gorham

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 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

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!

Renys Underground in Damariscotta, once a bowling alley, is a quirky shop packed with bargains,…read moreMaine-made goods, and unexpected finds, offering a fun twist on the classic Renys shopping adventure.

Definitely the worst place I have gone to by far. I went there with my son and hours later I had a…read morecop find me and tell me I had a no trespass order on me this was 6 plus months ago and till this day I am still trying to figure out just what the hell I did to deserve this! only thing I can come up with is that I don't have money to waste on their garbage and they profiled me because of this!!

I was in the market for a new riding jacket. Stopped in after an hour ride there and it was a quiet…read moreand unassuming little store. The owner was very helpful and instead of just buying 1 leather jacket, I bought two. I will will be going back for any more leather goods needs.

From the owner: We offer a wide variety of finished leather goods at affordable prices. To go along with the…read morefinished we also have raw materials so you can create your own projects out of leather. Your one stop leather shop.

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.

The Haberdashery is every fashionista's dream, whether it be as a buyer or seller. Their selection…read moreis upscale, with high-quality and trendy brands such as Reformation, Madewell, Cos, Aritzia, Sezane, Levis, etc., all for quite the bargain. Perfect for early-20-somethings to mid-40-somethings with an eye for fashion but with the other eye on their checking account. I've found Agolde jean shorts, a $300 winter jacket for only $110 (which has become a staple in my Maine winter wardrobe!) and countless cute sweaters and tops at a fraction of their retail price. They have a great selection of dresses apt for wedding guests, and a solid amount of high quality footwear as well. The way the store is organized is yet another plus. They organize by clothing type and color, which makes for a seamless shopping experience and caters to my selectivity. As someone who is embarrassingly picky about what ends up in my wardrobe's rotation, and is also committed to ethical consumerism, but whose wallet can't always accommodate my tastes, the Haberdashery is a godsend. I'm always surprised at what I end up finding (and walking away with) whenever I head in. As a seller, I appreciate their model--get more bang for your buck with store credit, or opt for cash-only. What a gem!!

Nothing bad to say about this store- of note, the Yelp address is outdated and the storefront is…read morenow on Commercial. But they have a good assortment of clothes at reasonable prices and in good condition. I got a cute pair of actually vintage shorts and my friend got a great summer bag. Salesperson was helpful!