Libra Leather- Home of the Leather King

AH FASHION FRENZY!!

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:28:30 +0000

I hope everyone is as excited for NEW YORK FASHION WEEK as we are at Libra Leather. It is almost as though Libra has installed a revolving door that just won’t stop turnin’. Designers have been in a frenzy getting their “last minute leather” for their shows. From quick little leather skirts to show stopping shearlings designers are certainly scrambling to make their collections THE COLLECTION. It is always about that one last piece or outfit to make a collection complete and New York Fashion week is no place to mess around because the fashion gods know- it can make ya or break ya. So buckle your seat belts and enjoy the ride. To keep ya from rearing in your seats here’s a little preview of what to expect. ENJOY….

Get Into Some Fierce Fur this Fall!!

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:08:47 +0000

Fur is all the rage this fall. It was seen on all of our favorite runways for Fall 2010. When it is time to bundle up there is nothing more fashionable than wrapping yourself in an amazingly plush pelt of your favorite fur. Libra Leather has a plethora of colors and furs for you to get your paws on. Whether it be a long haired mongolian vest or a rabbit stole-you take your pick- they are all amazing. We have an array of lush and vibrantly colored shearlings- perfect for any occasion whether it be going out to dinner or keeping warm on those skis in the Swiss Alps. Here are a few of our favorite looks from the runway.

Libra Leather Struts Its Stuff for Fall 2010

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:33:01 +0000

Want to be in celebrity skin? Well, you can! Our leather has strut its stuff down the most famous runways including Alexander Wang, Philip Lim, Alice and Olivia, Adam Lippes, Richard Chai, Rag and Bone, Ralph Lauren, The Row- you name it…they come to us. We give mad props for the amazing pieces these designers have created with our leather- and we certainly can’t wait to see what they will come up with next! We hope you enjoy the fabulous fall collections, and keep us in mind when you’re bundling up in your new leather jacket this fall!

LIBRA LEATHER ON BRAVO!

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:47:08 +0000

World renowned interior designer MARTYN LAWRENCE BULLARD stopped by Libra today with his camera crew in tow- unbeknownst to any of us at Libra. WHAT A SURPRISE! What wasn’t a shock was that the fabulous SAMANTHA JONES was the object of his affection. She showed him the most luxurious and beautiful leathers ranging from our durable Kangaroo to beautifully hand painted snake skins. HE LOVED THEM ALL. Mr. Bullard is known for his perfect mixture of eclectic sophistication and was searching for the perfect leather to cover an L shaped couch for JIMMY CHOO no less- he knew where he could find leather that was both eccentric and lush- the one and only LIBRA LEATHER. You will be able to see our segment on Bravo in the very near future so keep your eyes peeled!

LIBRA LEATHER ONLINE!

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:11:33 +0000

Not only has Libra Leather expanded into the Hamptons, but we are also taking over the cyber world. Libra Leather is now online, making shopping with us easier than ever! We have all of our finished product online including leather aprons, baby motorcycle jackets, handbags, journals, and so much more! Stop by our online store at www.libraleather.bigcartel.com. You will be amazed by all of the incredible product we have- and some if it is limited, so don’t be shy and get it while you can!

Photos by Sofi Alfus

LIBRA LEATHER EXPANDS!

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:29:32 +0000

LIBRA LEATHER is opening its first RETAIL STORE! The store will be situated behind one of the finest antique jewelry shops-Waldmann’s Jewelry and Antiques- on 25 Main street in South Hampton. The store will be opening this Saturday June 26, 2010. The store is to be filled with the finest leather goods from floor to ceiling. There will be leather aprons and journals, to an array of pillows and blankets. There will be baby motorcycle jackets and possibly even some mongolian vests. So come in and dig deep fore there’s much to find.

Photos by Jen Moore

LEATHER ROYALTY-REUNITED AT LAST!

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:42:22 +0000

The winter is cold and summer is over too soon-but what the summer brings are memories that last all year ’round. ALIK AND SOFI ALFUS HAVE REJOINED THEIR FATHER AT LIBRA LEATHER. They have arrived at last. It is important they are here-because after all, it gives everyone a chance to meet the heirs to the throne!! Sofi and Alik have been around leather for their entire lives, and they know that this is where they need to be. Alik and Sofi offer fresh innovative ideas for the company, and know the leather better than anyone. SOFI brings her amazing aesthetic and great sense of style, while Alik creates a perfect balance by brightening up the business side of things. Mitch has created an unbeatable team. Get ready for big changes at Libra Leather— in a good way. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with them this summer- trust me it will definitely be an experience. At any point in time you can walk into Mitch’s office and see Alik strumming on his Gretsch, and Sofi singing along in a glorius duet- well maybe that’s pushing it a little- but Alik really does play the guitar…and you can definitely hear Sofi singing or humming a tune every once in a while. Having them around is like having Mitch cut in half- they are their father’s children. They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree- and this is also true in the case of leather. Just as Mitch knows EVERYTHING there is to know- he has trained his minions well. So feel free to take a step into the kingdom as it continues to flourish and grow.

DEMAND IS HIGH….skins are low

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:10:44 +0000

There is a shortage of skins in the world….and people YOU NEED LEATHER. Goat skins are especially popular, thus the world is running out-for now. So for all of you designers reading this blog…PLAN AHEAD. Come in and stock up on the leather, because you are the first to know 0f the shortage. Little by little everyone will be finding this out, so get your skins while you still can! Leather has been popular since the beginning of time, and has always been the most sought after material. Libra knows that where there is leather, there is envy- so be the envy of everyone’s eye. Make your lines filled with lots and lots of LEATHER.

LIBRA’S FUN FILLED SUMMER

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:02:18 +0000

THIS SUMMER LIBRA LEATHER WILL BE MAKING IT’S WAY OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK CITY. WE ARE GOING TO THE HAMPTONS! The Leather King has thought about opening up shop in the oh so famous Hamptons. The store will be filled from floor to ceiling with bags, blankets, pillows, vests, jackets, pants, journals, furniture- anything and everything that is leather. The plans are not one hundred percent official, but we thought our loyal followers should be the first to know! Everything is going to be made from the finest leather, of course- the leather is from us, beautifully made, and we just know you’re going to NEED what we have. Do you expect anything but the best from Libra? Because here at Libra we take pride in knowing and making sure that what we sell to you, is nothing short of the BEST. We know you are all squirming to know where our store is going to be…..COMING SOON.

Photos by Jen Moore

HOW IT ALL BEGAN.

LIBRA LEATHER NYC — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:04:59 +0000

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHO YOUR CAB DRIVER REALLY IS?

Well, maybe after you hear this you might.

MITCH ALFUS grew up surrounded by leather. Mitch’s father started the business 32 years ago, and the more Mitch hung around the skins, the more in love with leather he fell. Well, Mitch knew who he was going to be from the beginning, a KING- of course, but he also wanted to experiment. Mitch traveled to South America where he stayed for a few years. Mitch learned the ins and outs of leather. From skinning the animal, to tanning the leather, and shipping it to the United States- Mitch loved it all. He knew that this was where he was meant to be. In leather- all the time. When Mitch finally came back to New York, he knew what he wanted, but still was just not quite ready. Mitch soon acquired the title of NEW YORK CITY CABBIE. Mitch drove and dropped off…until he decided to drop the title of NYC CABBIE and replace it with NEW YORK CITY LEATHER KING. SO next time you’re in a cab, keep Mitch in mind.