Fortunately, discerning gentlemen have a new place to step up to: introducing Leffot, the new West Village, luxury shoe store just for men.

Conceived by Steven Taffel, a fashion industry veteran of Bottega Veneta and Prada, and his wife Hiroko, a former window designer for Bottega and J.M. Weston, Leffot is a feast for fans of European footwear. Whether your tastes run British (Church’s, Edward Green, Graziano & Girling), Italian (Artioli), or French (J.M. Weston, Pierre Corthay, Aubercy), you can easily find something sharp to slip into.

And for those whose who insist on bespoke, you get to work directly with Taffel for your custom-made creation.

Finally, a well-heeled shop for the well-heeled man.


Leffot opens early next week.


Leffot
10 Christoper Street (off Greenwich Avenue)
Tel: (212) 989-4577
leffot.com

You’re the guy who has everything.

Now what?

Allow us to tell you what: introducing the new ultra-luxe line of men’s jewelry by Thom Browne for Harry Winston. Crafted from 18k white gold and exceptionally brilliant diamonds, the first-ever Winston men’s collection is classic and cutting-edge. Think Ivy League-looks meets Fifth Avenue pedigree.

Sure you’ll pay handsomely to acquire one of the limited-edition pieces (The “Three Row” Diamond Cufflinks will set you back $29,500) but consider them an investment… in the art of dressing well.

And one-upping everyone else.


To view the entire Harry Winston Men by Thom Browne collection, visit harrywinston.com.


The Harry Winston Men by Thom Browne collection is available at Harry Winston New York, 718 Fifth Avenue (near 56th Street), (212) 245-2000, and Harry Winston Beverly Hills, 310 North Rodeo Drive (near Dayton Way), (310) 271-8554, and select Harry Winston salons.

You speak the language of love and The Street.

So you’ll appreciate tomorrow’s opening of the brand new Tiffany Wall Street. Boasting 11,000 square feet, 35-foot ceilings, and marble walls, the store is simply grand.

Designed by acclaimed firm Yabu Pushelberg (Tom Ford Flagship), the shop is a brilliant jewel in and of itself. A focus on glass and lighting highlights the Tiffany collections, while making the interiors themselves shine. A striking, S-shaped center staircase (think Marquee) winds through the center, beneath a 75-foot, floating lighting sculpture made of mesh and crystal.

But you’ve come for the diamonds not the design. Peruse the links, rings, Paloma Picassos and Frank Gehrys inside one of Tiffany’s two private sales salons. Decked out in ebony and rich woods, each salon has custom LED lighting to view your rocks in a variety of casts, from daylight to candle light.

Because nothing whispers elegance like illuminated ice.


Tiffany Wall Street opens tomorrow (10/10) at Noon.


Tiffany Wall Street
37 Wall Street (between William & Nassau Streets)
Tel: (212) 514-8015
tiffany.com

Whether you go with the Lotus or the Lexus, grab the wheel with ease and elegance using Bottega Veneta Driving Gloves. Designed to deliver the right balance of sexy and brawn, these luxe leather gloves redefine driving in style.

They speak to your inner Monaco Grand Prix driver-side with a dash of The Fast and the Furious. It helps that they are made of wrinkled Napa leather (for a really smooth touch) with leather-covered studs.

True, they may look a little Top Gun.

But if someone says you look like Tom Cruise (circa Nicole Kidman), that can’t be too bad.



Bottega Veneta Driving Gloves are available at Bottega Veneta, 697 Fifth Avenue (near 54th Street), (212) 371-5511, and bottegaveneta.com.

Enough about us.

Meet the newest collection of neckwear from Alexander Olch, Manhattan’s hottest tie maker. Olch started making ties a the grand ol’ age of 18. Inspiration was sourced from his preppy, Upper West Side high school, Collegiate School (the oldest independent school in the United States) and four years at Harvard.

For his latest collection, Olch stitches classic good looks with unexpected details. Sure, each piece is handmade with only the finest fabrics (Superfine English Wool). But to set it apart from the competition, Olch introduces materials like soft corduroy, Belgian cashmere, and embellishments such as raised decorative stitching, and patterns just slightly larger than the norm.

The result is a refined masterpiece that complements your power suit.

Somewhere, Ralph Lauren (who started out as a tie designer) is smiling.



The Alexander Olch collection is available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue (at 57th Street), (212) 753-7300, bergdorfgoodman.com.


Alexander Olch
To view the current Alexander Olch collection, visit olch.com.

And so you probably know about that storied and venerable French luxury house that’s opening right across from the New York Stock Exchange.

The one with the orange boxes. Signature silk scarves for her. And power ties for you.

Yes, Hermès Wall Street is set to open on Thursday (6/21), just in time for the start of Summer. Manhattan’s second Hermès location (after the original at 691 Madison Avenue) will be grand: 4,000 square feet of mosaic stone floors, glass-paneled walls, and cherry woodwork.

It will also introduce a vast menswear collection, including dressy sportswear, limited edition watches, signature ties, and an all new made-to-measure service for shirts and suits. The Hermès woman will, of course, feel at home with luxurious scarves, cashmere shawls, jewelry, and handbags.

There’s also a home & beach collection and designer dog collars, too.

Now, aren’t you glad you work downtown.


Hermès Wall Street opens Thursday (6/21).


Hermès Wall Street
15 Broad Street (Wall Street)
Tel: (212) 785-3030
usa.hermes.com

Your summer play schedule is time-sensitive.

Well, we’ve got a chic way for you to keep track of the hour without breaking a sweat. Toy Watches are playfully hip, designed to echo ‘80s flare, and your childhood wristwear (think Swatch).

Made of plastics and acrylic bands and stylishly designed, Toy Watches have popped up on the arms of everyone from Michael Jordan to Mario Batali to the Entourage crew (Vince, Turtle). And, while celebs have happily sported them, prices run on the low end (starting as low as $150). Plus, with the watches’ somewhat underground status, they aren’t likely to become ubiquitous.

So, as Summer “officially” begins next week, make sure you’re counting down the minutes with panache and precision.


Toy Watch retailers and online ordering available at toywatchusa.com.

No doubt about it you are ready for Memorial Day weekend.

Now that it’s finally getting close, it’s time to pack up half that new wardrobe and kick off the season in style.

Cue the Airline Duffel from the leather-lovers at Onela [pronounced oh-nell-ah]. This basic bag has a fresh look with supple Argentinian vegetable-tanned cowhide and Italian hardware detailing. In two-toned chocolate with tan, or tobacco with sky blue, the soft, durable tote will make you look good no matter what you’re wearing.

Stuff everything you’ll need into the 27.5 x 10 x 14.5 inch bag. Then carry the Duffle via its plush handle, or swing its strap over your shoulder to put your mind out of briefcase-mode.

The classic tote also has large outside pockets and loads more on the inside; just don’t forget which one’s holding your designer sunglasses.


Onela bags are available online at onela.net.

For the perfect accoutrements, consider the new men’s line from Karen Karch.

Since revolutionizing the world of jewelry with her bold aesthetic, Karen has caught the eyes of celebs such as Ethan Hawke, David Bowie, and Meg Ryan.

Karen’s signature pieces contain textured metal for a look that’s rough around the edges and feels broken in. Her asymmetrical wedding bands look like they’ve been kicked around a bit, perfect for masculine, style-minded guys going for a different approach to matrimonial declaration.


The Featured Lineup:

DISTRESSED DOG TAG
With its raw texture and beat up look, this piece is vintage Karen. It looks like it could actually have been shell-shocked. $365.

OUTSPOKEN SQUARE CUFFLINKS
These intimidating links mean serious business, but have a little fun at the same time with their faceted shape. $440.

LUCKY HORN NECKLACE
Great under a black collared shirt or v-neck for a night out on the town, we’re hoping the sexy gold and black Lucky Horn gets you, well, lucky. $1,520.


All pieces are available in Karen’s Nolita store and online.



Karen Karch
240 Mulberry Street (between Prince and Spring Streets)
Tel: (212) 965-9699
karenkarch.com

Rather than fashion precious metals into simple, boxy designs, Derrick Cruz of Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons (Purveyor of Dark and Uncommon Goods) takes an artistic approach to designing jewelry.

Each of his haunting pieces has its own set of DNA where potential microscopic imperfections emphasize the object’s individuality.

With the Dark Memento collection, the Brooklyn-based artist assembles a set of anthropologically themed pieces that could double as heirlooms from the Civil War: antiquated looking ram heads, great whales, human hands, and other mammalian objects all composed of various precious materials, appear authoritatively in necklace, key chain, and dog tag form.

It’s vintage Americana minus the kitsch, but most importantly, it won’t have you looking like Liberace.

Available online at Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons and Oak stores.