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On Friday January 27th, we were fortunate enough to make our yearly visit to the Alden factory in Middleboro, Massachusetts. It was the first visit for Shig, Will, and Oki. A full day of hands-on learning topped off with a hearty lunch at the Fireside Grill and dinner at Burton’s Grill with Alden’s owner, Art Tarlow and VP Bob Clark gave priceless insight and knowledge to the guys so that they may be able to better assist you with your Alden needs.

Rest assured, Tom has a bunch of new ideas brewing after this visit as well…

Mahalo Art, Bob, and Nate for your hospitality and continued support!

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Edward Green’s Top Drawer program gives you the opportunity to customize their models above and beyond what is possible in their MTO program. Changes to medallions, wings/caps, fitting adjustments, etc, can all be done in TD.

Greater attention to detail is also placed on TD orders as a single shoemaker is in charge of a single pair from beginning to completion.

EG TD starts at $1600.00.

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George Cleverley’s upcoming Asia trunk show schedule is below. If you would like to make an appointment as a Leather Soul client, please contact takuya@leathersoul.com.

MAR 1-2, SINGAPORE: Four Seasons Presidential Suite

MAR 3-5, HONG KONG: Landmark Oriental Hotel Landmark Suite

Standard calf shoes: $3680.00

Standard calf boots: $4000.00

Exotic shoes: $4000.00

Russian calf shoes: $4480.00

Gator/Croc shoes: $6100.00

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We are now accepting preorders for the following shoes/boots:

1) The Plaza Indy Boot in #8 shell cordovan $695.00

2) The Alpine Wingtip Boot by AC $535.00

3) The Plaza Cap Toe Boot in #8 shell cordovan $675.00

4) The Suede Longwing in tan, snuff, and dark brown $495.00

5) The CXL LHS $495.00

Preorders give you the opportunity to either order a non-stocked size (eg 14A, 8EEE, etc) or to guarantee a pair for yourself (since our stock sells out quickly).

A $100 non-refundable or transferable deposit is required to place a preorder.  If you are interested please give us a call or send us an email at info@leathersoul.com.

This preorder will close on 01/15/12.

Please note, due to the current backlog of orders, new preorders will take approximately 9-16 months to complete.

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During our Cleverley trunk show last week, we took the opportunity to take a George Cleverley “shoe circle” picture with one of our customers.

2 bespoke and 4 RTW Cleverleys were featured.

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It seems as though every year goes by faster and faster. 2011 was an extremely monumental year for us. Our first full year in Beverly Hills, the opening of the LS Lounge at LSW, and the addition of new staff members highlighted 2011. As we look back upon this year we’d like to offer our sincere thanks to you, our friends and supporters of Leather Soul who’ve made everything possible.

Kampai, ganbei, konbe, slainte, salute, salud, mabuhay, and in every other language, cheers!

皆様、明けましておめでとうございます。

Hau’oli makahiki hou!

-Tom, Bryan, Joel, Ken, Kuni, Laurence, Oki, Shig, Takuya, and Will.

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Our annual George Cleverley bespoke and MTO trunk show at LSW kicks off today. For more information or to make a last minute appointment, please contact Takuya at (808)922-0777.

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Leather Soul BEVERLY HILLS will be closed from Tuesday 12/27/11 through Tuesday 1/3/12 and will re-open on Wednesday 1/4/12.

We apologize for this inconvenience and wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year’s holiday!

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Our Winter LSW George Cleverley bespoke and MTO trunk show will be on Thursday December 29 and Friday December 30. George Glasgow Sr., Owner of George Cleverley and George Glasgow Jr., Managing Director will be on hand to offer bespoke measurements and to “talk story” as we say in Hawaii.

George Cleverley bespoke prices start at $3680.00 and is the ultimate luxury we offer.

To make an appointment for a bespoke fitting or to place a RTW MTO order please contact LSW at (808)922-0777 or takuya@leathersoul.com.

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We were so excited to learn about this new product from Alden that we ordered 500 bottles! Leather Defender is Alden’s answer to rain spots on shell cordovan. Personally formulated by the President and Owner of Alden Shoe, Art Tarlow, Leather Defender protects both shell cordovan and calfskin from rain and stains while making your shoes look great.

Unfortunately we can not ship these Internationally but please pick up a bottle (or 10) the next time you visit us. Your shoes will thank you.

($15.00)

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