Back before luxury condos and Starbucks on every corner was a reality of living in New York City, every neighborhood of New York had a personality to it. The West Village was an area that had raw grit and charm and attracted artists & musicians to it like flies to honey. Continue reading Old New York: West Village
Check out actor Paul Bettany in the Windsor. We love this look! Continue reading Paul Bettany in NW
Thank you, Genteel Flair for coming into the shop, taking such beautiful pictures, and for the wonderful feature. Continue reading Perry Street Shop/Genteel Flair Interview
Independence day has arrived. There will be millions of celebrations, and at NW, we’re celebrating the fact that we’re able to produce exquisite shoes here in the USA. Continue reading Fourth of July Plans
James Dean’s untimely death in 1955 at the young age of 24 cemented him as a Hollywood icon and source of fashion inspiration for a generation. His classic, timeless style is still frequently referenced and prominent today. Continue reading Style Icon: James Dean
On occasion, walking through the city can be overwhelming. While there’s truly a plethora of lovely sights, it can also be impossible to walk freely. There are millions of people that, just like you, are rushing to their lunch breaks, or to be home with their families after a long day… Continue reading Village Secrets 1/Hidden Gardens
For those of you who love the warmer weather, the melting together of spring and summer is possibly the most pleasant and beautiful time of the year. It’s sunny, but perfectly cool in the evening, and there are plenty of events and activities to occupy your free time. Continue reading NW Style/5- Spring & Summer Events
The warmer weather in NYC means shorts, sun glasses, and ice cream. A lot of ice cream. There are many great shops here in NYC, and we happen to be close to quite a few of them. Allow us to take you on a tour of West Village (and surrounding) ice creamy bliss.
Tudor. The name alone invokes images of luxury. It’s a perfectly suited title for our newest SS17 oxfords, which are elegant in every way. While every detail is meticulously hand-crafted with the utmost care, one in particular distinguishes this shoe: it is hand-painted. Continue reading The Art of Hand-Painted Footwear
As promised in our entry about the Hamilton, here is your step-by-step tutorial on how to tie a kiltie!
One of Spring/Summer 2017’s most prominent styles is the Hamilton. When people walk into the shop, it immediately receives attention. Partially because of the exuberant colors. Partially because people are excited by the kiltie. But we think the real reason may be related to the fact that they can sense there’s a story behind this shoe. Continue reading Hamilton
Some of our favorites…Enjoy! Continue reading Shoe Horns
Look, I Made a Shoe 