We specialize in creating the most Luxurious Bespoke and Custom-Made Leather Clothing for Men and Women.
Each piece is individually hand-crafted in NYC.
Bespoke Leather Vests – One Style – 4 great looks! It’s not often I am asked to create multiple bespoke pieces simultaneously, but there is a benefit to multiples! I was asked to make a version of a client’s well loved and very well worn cashmere lined Ermenegildo Zegna vest. The original vest is no …
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Creating a Custom Leather Jacket for Mariska Hargitay (and SVU) You might know that from time to time I create stagewear and wardrobe pieces… this is very different from the regular custom made work I do. Usually, there are very tight time constraints. Fittings can be hard to accomplish – for a bunch of reasons …
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A leather blazer may seem like a “basic” but personal fit, material and the little details elevate it to a forever classic. After the fit, the details like the fine, smooth grained and glossy finished European lambskin, rich silk charmeuse lining, and small personal touches make all the difference. A bespoke leather blazer and an …
Bright and Shiny for those cold winter days! And another piece that was really inspired by the leather. Oh and by the way- this leather is the non-stretch version of the leather we used on this project. More to come on this piece shortly…
I designed this Empire Cut Hair-On Calf skin jacket inspired by the wonderful skins I was able to source. And by a healthy dose of 1970’s boho/ rock style. To this day our love for 1970’s fashion endures. So many elements of 70’s fashion remain relevant today. Interestingly a lot of 1970’s fashion was influenced …
This python skin and leather shirt was a private commission, meant for both stage and street wear. It features detailing in natural python skin with a semi-matte finish and cordovan lacing. To go with the very dark – but NOT black – natural markings of the snake, we chose a deep espresso color Italian lambskin …
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The Smoking Jacket aka Dinner Jacket aka Tuxedo Jacket… My client loves a classic smoking jacket (and really, who doesn’t?). For a long time he has dreamed of having one in leather. So, for everyday wear, I created this toughened up version. He’s a big guy and while he loves the James Bond Look of …
The Bespoke Pinstripe Suit…Finished. The Pinstripe Suit -This is our version, classically tailored, but with a twist. The suit is made in a fine , super glossy European lambskin, with a hand-guided pinstripe stitch. A leather pinstripe suit is kind of a wonderful outlier, no? The lightweight glossy lambskin is the perfect base for the …
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Making the Pinstripe Leather Suit This bespoke suit was ordered by an overseas client, who happens to be a real dresser! He saw these pants I did and asked if I could create a suit for him using the same technique. Since everything was done long distance, this pinstripe leather suit had a bit of …
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Bespoke Men’s Shirts that go beyond dress shirts. Because not everyone is a corporate type. And besides, why should bespoke shirts be relegated strictly to the traditional? I work in leather, but from time to time (and usually restricted very good clients) I will break away on small projects. There is simply not the space …
Ruching and Leather – Perfect together. This curvy, ruched leather dress kinda brings me back to when I first started to design and make things. I was a kid when I first started designing, and my first “customer” was my Sister. While I was very petite and skinny, my sister was everything I wanted to …
This is a Motorcycle jacket for a superhero – actually- inspired by one. I got a new client, basically because one well known luxury line refuses to accommodate the truly discerning customer. (…well to be truthful, none of them do…) I got the call, because after going to one of the YSL boutiques, here in …
This is the perfect Glossy Lambskin Coat for Spring. I have a great client in SC That I’ve been doing custom work for for probably close to 10 years. She and her husband love clean and classic looks and this lambskin coat is my latest project for them! It’s a slightly more classic and longer …
This long-line retro motorcycle jacket is inspired by the sleek silhouettes of the past. This retro motorcycle jacket evokes vintage racer jackets of the 1930’s through the 1960’s. The retro, op-art silk lining is what I designed this moto jacket around. I wanted a Luxe-everyday feel and was not initially planning a MC style. But …
These Multi-Season leather pieces are made in the same very lightweight espresso lambskin that this top and this skirt were made in. The client liked the skins so much that I purchased all that were available for her. I think there is one skin left, (enough for a hat maybe?) With the scraps I …
This leather moto-suit was created for a genderqueer client of mine from the West Coast. They were inspired by their favorite nail polish – and I was able to find them an exact match in the deep olive green. Their lining choice is from a range of Gorgeous English Cupro (Rayon) Linings that I …
A café racer jacket becomes a true classic when it has sleek lines, standout lining and great fit. This leather jacket’s sleek cut really flatters the clients great physic. And while I am a big advocate for pockets (personally I can’t live without them) I agree wholeheartedly with the client’s decision to keep this jacket …
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The Tree of Life leather jacket The name for this jacket came to me mid-way thru the appliqué. As soon as I realized a root system was forming within my flame inspired tattooing on this piece! The mask also fits into that theme. I did not plan either of these elements, because I like to …
A take on a classic tuxedo shirt created with a crispy paperweight leather and soft lambskin suede. Loving how this came out!
A leather Café Racer jacket is classic and iconic. And, it can become a strong personal statement, especially when the fit, color and detailing all work together to suit the wearer. Personally I am loving this café racer in this unusual color combo. It’s a really great midnight blue, in a gorgeous French tanned …
The Art of Bespoke Leather… read the article here: From ancient armor to the iconic motorcycle jacket, leather clothing has embodied the power to provoke and transform throughout history. Luxurious, rebellious and rugged, modern leather has become the uniform of socialites, rock stars and motorcycle gangs, alike. Carla Dawn Behrle is a fashion designer in …
Above are some examples of our men’s custom made leather jeans….for some recent women’s styles go here. Having a pair of custom made leather jeans made is a much different process than going to a shop and trying on a pair of this season’s model. First of all, all production fashion is made up …
This panniered leather mini skirt has a standout shape. The gently sculpted hip is supported by a silk organdy and nylon under layer (similar to techniques used in 1950’s couture) and filled out with delicately pleated ruffles in layers. The skirt is almost as light as a feather! The gentle flare of the back …
This is our new favorite leather pants silhouette for right now! (And, I think for a long time to come.) Our favorite leather pants are high waisted, body skimming, tapered and ankle cropped & great to cuff! Not too tight, not too loose, but JUST RIGHT! These two pair were made for a client …
For this take on a café racer jacket, My client had way too many reference ideas – not for me, but for her! She knew was she wanted a feminized version of a café racer but had a lot of conflicting reference. Focus was hard – too many choices or ideas can make things harder. …
I create bespoke leather today, but you may not know that I started out dreaming of being a costume designer. As a kid, I was obsessed with costumes. Studied costume design under Lester Polakov and José Varona at the Studio and Forum of Stage design starting at 14. By the time I got into United …
Personally, I am incredibly frustrated with the lack of natural fibers available in women’s clothing today. Men have far greater options when it comes to choices in clothing – and natural fibers are much more available to them. When you shop women’s clothing, no matter the price point – the vast majority of it is …
A few weeks ago I realized I had to do inventory – my studio is very compact and everything is packed away very tightly. As a result, every time I had to locate something the entire studio would get torn apart! Had to do something about that. So while digging thru and counting the skins that have …
The little black leather jacket, what could be more wearable? Our new client came by with her favorite… Sadly, the jacket had been solidly wrecked in dry cleaning. Left limp, lifeless, dulled out and a bit raggy. She asked if we could re-create it – it’s not something we generally do, but this …
This bespoke Bomber is made in a supple grainy mid-weight reddish brown calfskin. Our a client is is an impressive and very well proportioned 6’5″ or so. Basically, he’s built like you might imagine a viking would be – just transpose that viking to the top of the business world in NYC. Because of …
This is a stretch leather top we recently created for a client who fell in love with the leather used in our “Ayesha” Dress. First, she tried on our Giselle top. Because she lives in warmer climes she decided on a modified version of the style, with 3/4 Sleeves. Luckily, we had just enough …
This bespoke tailored jacket was created for a customer is a entrepreneur, producer and philanthropist. He is partial to Brioni, but was put off by the bespoke price point when he inquired about a tailored leather jacket. (Well over $10,000.00 apparently.) Our client’s assistant came to us with the project. He brought with him …
This bespoke leather sweatshirt is better than classic, it’s lightweight, comfortable, moves with you and covers your bases (and climates) in style. Here it’s shown in two different superfine lightweight leathers. We source our leathers and colors on an individual basis according to each clients needs. Because of the amazing array of gorgeous leathers available …
We’ve created unique leather garments for many notable people, but one of our favorite and ongoing collaborations has been with one of NYC’s own homegrown Rockstars, Margo Manhattan. Margo is a jewelry designer extraordinaire, who has recently teamed up with HSN to bring her edgy Rock Star worthy jewelry designs to a broader audience. …
A little about a the process on a project like this: Fitting: Three Muslins (one more than usual, we did some lapel comparison and as always really want to get fit perfect) Pattern corrections happen each time and then the FINAL pattern is drafted – completely clean with all reference markings finalized and correct. Pattern …
A Buffalo hide vest is an unusual request, being that this is NYC and I don’t think there are too many buffalo hunters here! Our gentleman came to us with his own hide, which we were able to accommodate, even though it was tanned for use as a rug. It’s not the ideal finish …
This Nubuck carcoat is made in in a heavy weight velvety chocolate cowhide. Nubuck is great for rugged outerwear. Nubuck is a top grain hide that’s been sanded to give it a suede like finish. It is a much stronger leather than a traditional suede, in which the splitting of a hide creates the …
This Buckskin Leather Duster will always remain unique… Because each year’s crop of hunted hides is limited, every year you will get a different selection of hides, colors and finishes. Every season the domestic tanneries that handle hunted skins decide what that year’s crop of skins are suitable for. Because of this, colors & …
This Modern leather shirt is based – very loosely – on a 1940’s men’s shirt that the client brought in. The original shirt was in tatters, antique rayon does not have great longevity. But this new shirt will. The only element that survived the translation is the zipper closure. And that’s all good since …
This Cafe Racer jacket, is custom made in a substantial and heavy cowhide called “Neptune”. It’s German tanned and well – the Germans know their leather. Even though it’s a very heavy leather it’s still incredibly supple. The depths of the black are quite warm lending an almost an espresso shade in certain light …
A Luxurious Patent Rabbit Fur Jacket: featuring an oversized hood with bold satin zippers and a vintage buckle. This Après Ski Style Jacket is made from custom finished Spanish rabbit fur. Now, you may not know it, but Spanish rabbit is the finest rabbit fur available. So the origin of these skins is Spain. However, …
This leather nehru jacket is one I loved creating. I call it SPECTRE, for James Bond’s global adversary in the quest for World Domination…I mean who wouldn’t want to take over the world in this jacket? Face it, somehow the villains always look the coolest. The best tailoring, the sharpest style. It’s why we’ve …
This slim fit leather shirt is inspired by the best stuff we can think of! – a little Euro-chic, a little classic Western & a little bit Rock n’ Roll – give or take a nod to James Bond… (I don’t know about you , but I can certainly see Daniel Craig rocking …
This Bespoke Coat features Cordovan hand Lacing and Custom designed and cast Sterling Silver Buttons. This couture-crafted Bespoke coat is made of the finest French domestic Lambskin and lined in a heavy weight Silk Satin. The buttons were custom designed and hand-made by a NYC jeweler specializing in Sterling silver and gemstones. They feature a …
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This trucker jacket in denim with leather sleeves is a little bit of departure for us, since the space right now is a little tight to regularly work in fabrics – past our linings and stretch technique – but it’s always good to flex up on disciplines. We are very happy with the results …
I’ve always loved Westerns, and the ones that inspire me run the gamut – from ‘Once upon a Time in the West’ & ‘The Unforgiven’ to ‘The Proposition’ & ‘The Good the Bad and the Weird’ – this last one perfectly combines my love of Korean films AND Westerns – plus it has …
A Leather wedding dress is a very special request and doesn’t come by often. I have done only a few leather gowns over the years and they are usually on the more alternative side. Ranging from the Gothic – a black suede & leather wedding dress – to the historic…a silent film inspired one. …
After the prolonged winter we’ve had here in the North East everyone is chomping at the bit to get out and enjoy any over 30 degree weather that’s coming their way- more some, it’s starting to warm up and before we know it, it will be spring… Our client planned ahead and his new …
Over the last few Months we’ve had the great pleasure of working with one of NYC’s Premier Jewelery Designers, Margo Manhattan. She designs very bold and feminine jewelry with a strong Rock n’Roll vibe. Her Luxury line is featured in her namesake shop at 88th and Madison where she specializes in Sterling silver, gold …
This honey gold pair of custom made jeans is the second we’ve created for a client who never owned a pair of leather jeans before he found us. Me, I was very pleasantly surprised to get a request for jeans in a lighter shade in leather. Since our most requested colors are invariably black …
We call the color of this leather jean jacket sage, but it could easily be olive – the kind used in a martini! The twist here is in the both the fit and the lining. Now you’ve got a classic that is both timeless, individual and very cool. A jacket that works over jeans …
This men’s leather vest is meant to do double duty – stage and real life. For a rock n’ roll icon, ‘natch! The original concept went thru minor changes – originally the client thought they wanted a subtler look so the original sketch was swatched with a grainy and smooth combo in black, the …
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This alligator vest brings to mind this quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “ In character, in manners, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity. ” Simple can be deceptive in what it takes to achieve … from the design and the fit – the creation of the skins to the …
This Patriotic leather vest and bra top was commissioned by the MC of a Rock’n Roll tour honoring returning Iraq Veterans and featuring the band Buckcherry. Because of this. both these pieces were made out of the purest shades of red, white and blue lambskin that we could find. It’s such a great combo, whether in …
This Custom made shearling jacket got finished just in time for the polar vortex we are now experiencing in NYC. It got started kinda late… the client came to us in October, and it took some time to locate the shearling he wanted. See, the way that the leather market works, at …
This Leopard coat is made of a beautifully printed hair-on calfskin. It takes its inspiration from the classic 1950’s trapeze silhouette with bracelet length sleeves, but I’ve updated it with the sporty details of a zip front and rib-trim. To me the pattern of the leather demanded a somewhat elegant treatment but I wanted …
Curved & Sculpted, this python skin jacket features the dramatic over-sized belly scales of the natural python skins used. Because these skins are heavier than average snake skins used in garments we made use of that body to create and hold the shape. This jacket was curvaceous even on the hanger! Python skin, regardless of …
This is a costume we created for Cyndi Lauper for her tour with Cher. It was a real pleasure to get to work with a true Musical Icon – (not to mention, one who really informed my own musical tastes!) These kind of projects are often very rushed but working together we manage to …
This is the finished Edwardian leather trench coat. (I wish I could get more clients to send me photos in their leather but such is life!) The coat is pretty classic but has a distinct period gentleman’s look – think The Avengers’ John Steed (with Patrick McNee- updated to today!) – it’s a …
We love a Tattoo theme, it works so well with leather and can be applied in so many different ways. We’ve done full length coats with Spinal tattoo work, and even long dresses and boleros…& we have just scratched the surface of what can be imagined along these lines. The jeans are in made up …
These Custom made Bootpants were created for a client who came to me with a dream and some reference for the shape of the boot that he liked. These were not going to be worn just for limited occasions. He wanted to be able to wear them with some really stand out pieces by Gucci, …
I got a call one afternoon from a woman who’d found us online and told us she was calling for Tracy Morgan… I was immediately put on the line with his assistant, Kenny. We are longtime fans of ’30 rock’ here, so I got a little flustered & do a (phone) double take- and …
Our leather “Lily” dress featured on Nicole Scherzinger in MIB3. We were thrilled to be asked to create the leather dress worn by the villain, Lily, in Men in Black 3 aka MIB3. Even better, was that the costume designer chose one of our original designs! Which was very helpful when we had …
