Amazing local craftsman. After winning a pair of his Italian leather suspenders that he donated to…read morethe Charlottesville Ballet Academy silent auction I had to meet this guy. He was extremely accommodating and ready for all of my outlandish ideas. After having leather added to the hem of my carhartt overalls by him I got a second pair of suspenders in black. I needed an awesome gift for my girlfriend and he worked with me to design and make a custom leather pouch worn like a fanny pack. Nicest guy ever. I only wish I was still in Charlottesville to have him make me a custom fit pair of jeans. If you want to look good in your clothes. Go see Coogan!!

Nobody answers the phone! Very frustrating when you attempt to find out if even still in service.read more

I brought two pair of cowboy boots to him for new heel caps (Black rubber caps). Simple task. I…read morespecifically asked if the new caps will be same color and thickness and he said yes. Picked the boots up, different color heel caps and almost twice as thick. Changed the whole angle of the boot and sent them off to the manufacturer for repair. he has no idea what he is doing and should not be in business. He is a disaster and A complete waist of money. Quality is zero.

No quality control. Look at my sofa after 5 years. Plastic piping breaking through leather. Not all…read morecushions are same size. cushions weren't wrapped and collapsing on ends.

We delivered some items for reupholstering and asked for the status when the material was…read morereceived. After repeatedly requesting information on the status of our items we never received a reply. Finally, almost 3 months later, we received an email with an outrageous billing amount and informing us that the items were ready. We asked for information on the billing and lack of information and were met with resistance and concocted assumptions about why we should pay their asking price. Very negative attitude

Great selection and a very helpful staff. This is exactly what is missing from many other stores…read moreand you can tell this has a lot to do with hiring great people and managing them well.

Fairly on par with your standard Banana Republics…read more I'm a fan of the brand, but don't shop there as often as I used to (don't shop as often as I used to in general!). However I have stopped in a couple times recently for a new pair of dress shoes for my husband and then a couple weeks later for pair of shoes for myself to wear to a wedding. They have really nice, high quality italian-made men's leather dress shoes. They are expensive but you can find good sales on them occasionally still, and they will last you. He's very happy with his. There's always plenty on the sales rack, so especially if you don't shop often like me, you can probably find something cute and in your size in their sale section. They don't do the best job at keeping this sales section looking clean, organized up to brand standards (I know because I worked a couple years at a BR back in the day). I've found the customer service at this location hit or miss, sometimes seeming very cold even when we're asking for help/looking for someone who can assist us, and other times they are friendly and fine, so I think it depends who's working.

Super cute store one of my favorite thrift stores in town, great selection and great prices. They…read morealso have some designer brands!

I have been buying secondhand clothing and locally-made vendor goods from Darling x Dashing for a…read morefew years now (and consigning my own clothes just to end up buying more than I brought in ), and I have also hosted multiple "sip and shop" pop-ups as a representative for a nearby winery. It's an adorable shop run by an amazing group of incredible, caring people who put a great deal of time and effort into curating a welcoming environment for people from all walks of life. They are very selective about the items that they agree to consign, so shoppers have a ton of high-quality, in-style options to choose from. It's honestly dangerous to go in there because there is always something cute that I MUST have; however, if you have a clothing problem like I do, when you're not buying new, you can at least shop with a clean conscience! On the other end, the consignment process is simple, clear, and quick, and you are reasonably compensated when your items sell, especially if you opt for store credit payout. The dressing rooms are honestly my favorite part. When you walk in, you're greeted by hundreds of sticky notes with positive affirmations posted by other shoppers. It's like the positivity and immediate camaraderie you find in the womens' restroom at a club (but without all of the bottom-shelf liquor). Shop small, and shop secondhand!

I just took a leather belt to have extra holes made and the service was excellent…read more Can use my belt for several years thanks to Bob's professional and friendly service.

I asked Bob's Shoe Repair & Alterations to clean and repair my brown leather wedge sandals…read more Prior damage before repair: The leather was scrapped and one of the wedge sandals was cracked. After repair: They repaired the wedge but completely damaged the leather. I am very disappointed in the work product. I hope future customers have a better experience.

Our custom made chairs were too low for our dining table/ pool table. Patrick made a mock up with…read morefirmer and higher cushioning. He then reupholstered the chairs with a prettier fabric and they now look amazing and are the perfect height! Patrick's work is meticulous and beautiful. Patrick himself is kind and super easy to work with. I highly recommend you use Patrick if you have any reupholstering you would to have done on treasured pieces.

Patrick Rannigan did an excellent job repairing the cushions for my antique loveseat and wingback…read morechair. He is professional, his work is excellent, and he finished the project on time (and gave me the perfect estimate of cost and time). I highly recommend, and it turns out the "cushions" were not my issue, so I am calling on him again to do a full refurbishment of the loveseat. Many thanks to Patrick Rannigan- the best!

The window of Bittersweet is always adorable and they occasionally have some great pieces. I love…read morethat they sell For Love and Lemons. There's some really nice stuff in the store but there's also a lot of lower quality items that are not a joy to try on. Definitely make sure to check out the quality before buying from here because it is very hit or miss.

Walked in and was immediately asked to use their hand sanitizer. I politely said no thank you and…read morethe associate tried to force me to take the sanitizer. She said it's "all natural" I said I'm not using it, it's not good to use sanitizer all the time. No thank you. She said we prefer that everyone uses it and I said no, I'm leaving. With all of the actual science that's out, the fact that you have to use poisonous, toxic "sanitizer" that's only 62% (which is not even optimal for killing germs, 70-71% is) is not even effective. WHY are you forcing people to use it? It's NOT scientific, it's NOT effective and NOT necessary. Stop harassing potential customers. It's such poor taste.

I am smitten by this new consignment boutique. It has everything I appreciate-- a thoughtful…read morecollection of clothes, (casual, arty dressy, & business), scarves and purses (yes!), jewelry (yes! yes!) (including collections from local artists) and shoes. The shop is centered by Rhoda, a knowledgeable, helpful, friendly (and beautiful) person who keeps just enough distance for comfort and stays close enough for feedback. Ali her new assistant seems wonderful too. I love that I can find things that are well-made, with prices that align with value, and are unique enough to fit my style (I do not like to see myself coming and going). I spend many hours exploring shops like this across the globe and I am happy to find the best one within walking distance to my place. There is lots of stuff here and it's well organized and bright. Even though the address says 23rd St. look for the entrance on Fern (in the yellow building). I am very happy with my purchases and plan to head back soon.

Rhoda, the owner, is very condescending and snarky, which is surprising as one would expect…read moreexcellent customer service in this type of business. Two stars as the shop has a great location, however would not recommend it. Consider other options in the area first. For example, Current Boutique in Alexandria or Ella-Rue in Washington, DC. Excellent customer service and knowledgeable.