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Category: Accessories

Waikiki & Beverly Hills

February 24, 2011

Fun with Laces (LSW)

With Spring and Summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to have a little fun with color. Grey on a black balmoral, navy on a burgundy longwing, tan on a dark brown semi-brogue…the combinations are endless!

Currently available in grey, navy, green, medium brown, and tan. Look for more colors available soon.

($6.95)

Categories: Accessories

Waikiki & Beverly Hills

November 4, 2010

Leather Soul Renovateur by Saphir (LSW & LSBH)

Saphir Renovateur is back in stock!

A mink oil based all purpose cleaner/conditioner, Renovateur is a favorite of ours here at Leather Soul. Renovatuer is best used in conjunction with polishes and will keep the top dressing of a finish fluid as well as eliminating non-adhering wax/cream during routine polishing which will ultimately lead to a durable and attractive polishing result.

We use Renovateur on both shell cordovan and calfskin.

100ml, $22.00

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Waikiki & Beverly Hills

August 9, 2010

Leather Soul Pate de Luxe by Saphir (LSW & LSBH)

Leather Soul pate de luxe by Saphir is now available in three colors, black, dark brown, and mahogany. Saphir pate de luxe is widely regarded as the shoe aficionado’s choice of paste wax polish. A mixture of beeswax, carnuba, and natural turpentine (natural gasoline of pine) will help to nourish and shine your shoes to a beautiful finish. We are glad to be able to offer such a fine product to you and your shoes.

50ml, $8.00

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Waikiki & Beverly Hills

April 26, 2010

George Cleverley – Russian Leather Gladstone Bag

The George Cleverley Gladstone bag in Russian leather is an extremely rare and interesting piece of luggage. Made with “Russian leather” salvaged from the sunken Metta Catharina, this bag has a distinct look, smell, and texture only Russian leather can offer.

Although normally a special order only item, we are fortunate to have one bag available for immediate purchase.

For more information please feel free to email or call us directly.

($8000.00)

Categories: Accessories, Brands, George Cleverley, Limited Edition

Waikiki & Beverly Hills

March 24, 2010

George Cleverley – Russian Leathergoods

On December 10, 1786 a strong gale blowing from the Southwest forced the Danish brigantine, the “Metta Catharina” to seek shelter in Plymouth Sound. She had been bound for the Mediterranean with a cargo of hemp and leather from St. Petersburg.

By night, the winds had strengthened so hard that the Catharina broke free from her anchor, eventually striking Drakes Island and sinking on the Cornish side of the Sound. The crew were able to get ashore to safety but the ship and its cargo was lost – until 200 years later.

In 1973 divers from the British Sub-Aqua Club found the sunken Catharina 30 meters below the surface of Plymouth Sound. Further investigation revealed bundles of remarkably well preserved leather hides littering the sea floor.

These hides were tanned the traditional Russian way which involves soaking them in pits with willow bark and birch oil. The fact that this leather has survived for so long is due as much to the thoroughness and excellence of work carried out by the tanners of St. Petersburg, as well as the black mud at the bottom of Plymouth Sound.

We are extremely pleased to offer the extremely rare and beautiful “Russian” leathergoods produced by George Cleverley.

Each piece is truly one-of-a-kind.

Wash bag, $895.00
Breast wallet, $650.00
Hip wallet, $550.00
Credit card case, $450.00
Belt, $400.00

Categories: Accessories, Brands, George Cleverley, Limited Edition