FEET FIRST: New Accommodations
For J.M. Weston
For J.M. Weston
August 24, 2010
A few months ago, we were saddened by the departure of The Shophound's most favorite French Luxury Shoemaker, J.M. Weston from its corner of Madison Avenue. While we were somewhat comforted that it would be replaced by The Shophound's most favorite American Luxury Eyeglass maker, Oliver Peoples, we felt sorry that Weston would be without a showcase for its wares.
Our spirits were lifted yesterday when, just before our visit to Bergdorf's, we saw that Weston will be opening its new home sometime this Fall at 600 Madison Avenue between 57th and 58th Streets. It's a desirable spot, and one that may offer Weston a bit more visibility than its previous location. Unfortunately, we couldn't help notice that Weston will soon be joined (and almost canceled out) two doors up the street in the same building by The Shophound's least favorite Australian Shearling Bootmaker, UGG, which will be taking the corner store. Sometimes a fad will develop into a mainstay no matter how unflattering and unappealing it may be. What can you do? As any New Yorker knows, you can't always choose your neighbors no matter how hard you try. We're just glad that J.M. Weston will once again be ensconced in its own boutique in the event that we feel we must add yet another pair of Demi-Chasse Derbys to our shoe wardrobe.
It could happen.
Previously:
Madison Avenue Rotation: In Which We Feel Ambivalent About Oliver Peoples Replacing J.M.Weston
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