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.

I'm a repeat customer of this business. I've been pleased most of the times, however this last time…read moreI dropped off a Gucci purse to have a stained on the inside removed. I go to pick up my purse which was almost brand new and I still have a stain. He stated he couldn't remove the spot but he cleaned the leather and refused to refund my money. I didn't ask for my leather to be cleaned the purse was close to brand .

I would not claim to be Steve's 1st customer, nor to know him well. I am 90 yo and was given the…read moregift of a custom pair of sandals when he was on Euclid a very long time ago. I am probably among his first customers, when he had the Euclid shop. This was in the hey days of the CWE, Flamingo Cafe, Europa, Balaban's, Culpepper's and others. I wanted a sandal with no back strap and with Steve's input, I got my first pair of custom sandals. The toe strap finally broke, and an identical new pair was purchased when the shop was on Delmar. The third pair was purchased while he was in Belleville. I wore and still wear these sandals virtually every day that the weather allows. Cheaper, accepted by the masses, but classless, flip-flops have never had a place in my closet. I don't need new sandals, but I need Steve's skill to see if he can salvage a Mary Francis purse in which the "leather" shoulder strap, cracked, peeled, chipped and is unusable, as it is. I believe anything that you buy from Steve will be as well made and your experience will make you believe that there are still people who don't accept mediocrity in their products. Give Sole Survivor a chance to make you or someone you love very happy with something you can't get at a box store. Dean Daniels Chesterfield, MO

If you are looking for a one of a kind gift or something cool to accessorize with your in great…read morehands with this shop and it's very helpful staff.

I visited this shop recently re a question I had about some zippers on luggage I thought had…read morepossibly been damaged by the airline on a recent trip. It was 10" before closing time,and I acknowledged that fact, telling him I had a question and needed professional advice. He carefully examined my piece, advised that it didn't need repair and explained how to get the zippers working smoothly again. Character and craftsmanship seem to be decreasing in supply these days in service professions. This gentleman's bedside manner may not be off the charts, but (judging from the shoes someone picked up before me), he is a skilled and very honest craftsman. I will definitely patronize this business the next time I need this kind of service.

The owner and operator of this store is his own man. I, like everyone else, found out he is a bit…read moredifferent. However, a calm conversation and agreement with him on everything worked fine. After all, I wanted him to do a job that no one in Florida could do. Mrs. K.'s favorite travel bag is a Samsonite. Although this bag is no longer made, she found an almost new one on eBay. This bag fits perfectly under an airplane seat. It lays flat and opens from the top. One problem with it is the hard wheels. No one wants to clack, clack, clack as they walk through the airport. Now you know why I wanted to fix the wheels. Brentwood offered a rollerskate wheel that fits perfectly. The wheel will outlast the luggage and, more than likely, Mrs. K and me. When you want something, you pay. He charged us a total of $100 for the wheels. If you want it, you will pay. We wanted it. Part of the price was to have a "rush job" which took, , about two weeks. The job was perfect, and Mrs. K. was happy.

Maria is amazing! I came to her with my wedding dress a month before my wedding and she delivered…read morewithin a week! I've lost nearly 50 pounds since I purchased my dress a year ago and so it needed a lot of work! Maria made it happen! Thank you I can post pictures later

This is my third pair of shoes to be repaired. Very reasonable and my boots look like brand new!…read more Don't go anywhere else local, you'll get overcharged--not here. I'll be back again. A+++

We needed a set of 4 MCM teak vintage dining chairs reupholstered after we had continued to use…read morethem all through COVID and beyond while the foam disintegrated and fell apart. They had been poorly DIY-upholestered by the previous owner and we used them that way for years and let them get into really bad shape. We were referred to Hugo by the staff at Green Shag, who recommended text message as the best way to get in touch as it's easier for English/Spanish translation and communication. I text Hugo a photo of the chairs and he sent me a quote and instructions on how much fabric would be needed the same day. Hugo provided the foam, and we dropped off the chairs and fabric on a Tuesday. The chairs were completed by Sunday. They are beautifully done and I felt that the cost was more than fair and a great value. We would definitely enlist Hugo's help again whenever we next have upholstery needs.

I had been looking for someone to make custom pillows from fabric I had ordered online. This proved…read moreto be more difficult than I anticipated. I tried a few other places before I found Hugo and either they were unresponsive or their timeline was too long. I searched Google and found a great review for Hugo. I texted him and he promptly texted back. I brought the fabric to him on a Weds and by Monday my pillows were done. To say he is fantastic is an understatement, he is also unfailingly honest. His prices are also unbeatable. I gave him extra because I felt he should have charged more. (I know, right? In this day and age!!!) Just great from beginning to end.

At premium cost I bit the bullet to try them out as they have materials on inventory. I brought in…read moretwo chairs to upholster while I hold on to four from a set of six. Total cost for two chairs is $460. Job took two weeks plus additional three days to correct an error on the material. As I internalize self reprimand for being lazy (I could have done it myself for three weeks and for slightly less considering I have tools), I admire their craftsmanship. Am just a little upset because I had to work on another pick-up week that was inconvenient for my already hectic schedule. Bring your chair and canvas for pricing - you are not obligated if you disagree with cost. I want to emphasize, upholstery was done with care and skill. The crew was helpful and friendly. Another important note, if you have your own fabric or leather to use, this can save you at least $70 per square yard.

I have had work done by Jose' (owner and operator of Gomez Upholstery) in the past and he does a…read morevery fine job. I sent in 4 counter stools that had deteriorated over time. Jose took them down to the frame; re padded the seats and backs and did the upholstery in black leather. The seats are better quality now than when I bought them. I recommend him highly. One person had reviewed that his prices are too high. I believe for the quality of work you get that his prices are in line with the market.

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

James helped us recover our outdoor wicker furniture. He gave us quite the selection of outdoor…read morefabric materials. Fast turn-around service and answered all our questions. Recreated our original set perfectly! Well pleased, quality work and looking forward to giving him more work in the future.

From the owner: My business specializes in making you the customer happy, by reupholstering what ever you want…read morehowever you want. I also have fabrics for sale, discounts for senior citizens, great customer service and a lot of love for what I do. Upholstery done right, tight, & just how you like. Please call or text 314-556-7540 for faster service.

One of the last true old school places around. Andre's been shining shoes for over 40 years, and it…read moreshows. He's always more than happy to go above and beyond to make sure your shoes look the way you want. Unlike most places in town, there's never a wait to get your shoes done, and he does it for half the cost. He'll even pick up and deliver your shoes if you want multiple done. I'll be a repeat customer for as long as he's going.

From the owner: We specialize in cleaning polishing and Shining all type of leather and Suede Shoes and we do every…read moreshoe by hand while you wait and you can drop off

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!

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.