Peter Hermann

My boyfriend and I were in NYC in March this year when the weather decided to go from cold, to rainy, to full on snow (typical…). Considering this is the end of the winter season in the fashion world, nice leather gloves are apparently hard to find in the city at this time. Peter Hermann had great reviews here on Unilocal so we ventured out, hoping this would be the Holy Grail of leather gloves.
Upon ducking into the shop, we were promptly greeted by Michael and he asked if he could be of any help. We asked if he specifically had any brown leather gloves, to which he grimaced, saying this time of year all the gloves are put away. I suppose my bf and I were visibly frustrated by this because Michael paused for a beat, then said he could check the basement and see if he could find the bin of leather gloves. What a gent! He ducked out into the cold wind and rain for us to retrieve said box, amongst which my boyfriend found THE perfect fitting chocolate brown leather gloves with beautiful dark orange detail stitching.
To some this may seem like just a pleasant experience or a shopkeeper doing his job to bring money in to the store, but Michael was not only kind enough to pull out «last season’s» merchandise and sort through the entire box with us, but after we left, he noticed us standing outside in the cold attempting to pull up directions to a pizza place. He ushered us back inside, found the place for us on his laptop, and even called the place to confirm they were still there (my bf hadn’t been in years since he last lived in the city, so we were unsure if it even existed still). I’ll always remember Michael’s above-​and-​beyond assistance in not just helping us find the right gloves, but also in being a genuinely kind person to an out-​of-​town couple.
Bottom line: this is the kind of the shop that makes you remember it months later, as well as loyally revisit it. We’ll be back!

It’s a small store that has been in business for 24 years but you can definitely find a cool bag, wallet or purse for yourself here. I specifically came to this store for a Mandarina Duck carry-​on bag, and my eyes kept wandering around the place looking at other goodies. Apparently, Peter Hermann is currently the only store in the U.S. that has been approved by Mandarina Duck to carry their line. I can tell from the collection of variety of bags that these guys know what to carry from style, fit, and brands. I’ll definitely come back to visit when I’m in town again.

I have been shopping at Peter Herman for the past 10-​years and never have a problem finding something wonderful. As a Paul Smith addict I know I can get my fix at PH, whether it be a leather item or a scarf. All of the products are first rate and the guys that work there are the best, and they know there stuff.
If you are a local or visiting NYC, you should stop by this gem of a store and find something amazing to get your fix!

Amazingly helpful and thoughtful. Great products and great service.

My shopping experience in NYC had been quite unimpressive until I entered Peter Hermann. Unimpressive not for the lack of options– but rather the vastly indifferent or downright rude retailers & employees encountered all over the city (yes all over, on Madison, Fifth, Canal, TriBeCa… everywhere) — I had actually dismissed it as «just the way this city is.»
The colorfully merchandised window is what pulled me inside, but the FANTASTIC customer service is what brought me back before closing time. I was warmly welcomed both times, and the owner was so patient with my increasing indecisiveness as I continued to find new items of interest in every nook of the store (he’s got quite the variety of items).
The owner knows his designers very well (going as far as explaining why something cost more than a similar item) — he’s not just selling «expensive stuff» that «must be of good quality» due to the price.
I was also very happy with the genuine connection he made with my consumer alter-​ego, giving me just enough information to select my purchase without feeling forced to buy what he thought was right for me.
I absolutely recommend this establishment to anyone looking for personal accessories.

Great store. They have some of the cutest, quirkiest, fun bags and goods around. Unfortunately they’re not a bargain… but then again, I don’t know what is anymore. They have great selection, and the staff are quite helpful. One downside… they have pretty bad hours. They don’t open until 12:00, which to me seems pretty late. The store is also really, really tiny, and it seems to attract bag-​hounds, so just know that if there are more than four people in the store you’ll want to get out as soon as possible. That being said, they’re great– nice stuff!

I was looking for a casual briefcase to bring on a daily basis to work and searched through several stores before landing one at Peter Hermann. I wanted to side-​step the ubiquitous Jack Spade, especially since it doesn’t fit my more sleek/​bold style.
This tiny store had fantastic service and selection. The owners were really helpful and put extra special care into the purchase, including helping me see if a Macbook Pro would fit in the briefcases I was looking at. I settled upon a bag by Ro that suits all my needs, and was 40% off as a bonus!
If you see a particular style you like, make sure you ask if they have any other bags in the same range because they rotate the display and keep some items away in the basement.

Peter Hermann is fantastic! They have a great selection of colorful leather products-​Orla Kiely bags, Comme des Garcons wallets, card holders, messenger bags, purses, etc. The guy who seems to work there the most is super nice and extremely helpful, and he’ll even order things for you.

One of my favorite stops on my downtown jaunts is Peter Hermann.
It’s the perfect place to find a gift for anyone.
Amazing selection of scarves, gloves, wallets, sunglasses & bags.
I bought my Ro messenger bag there (designed by architects)
with LED light inside when you need to find something in low light.
The people who work there are helpful and will order something
for you if they don’t have it in stock. I rarely walk out empty-​handed.
They were even able to replace the wheel on my Mandarina Duck
trolley (though I bought it in Paris).

This little boutique is a haven for leather goods I have ventured in when I find myself in SoHo to peruse their well-​selected stock of high-​end brands of wallets, handbags and leather goods.
The shop keepers can offer a helping hand when selecting styles and colors, as well as give advice regarding leather care.
On a recent trip, I purchased a small alligator card case as a gift. The gift was packaged in a beautiful silver box adorned with pink satin ribbon and butterfly. An added touch that went a long way.

My all-​time fav store when I’m in the mood to treat myself to a great, colorful accessory. They carry Tusk and Orla Kiely (2 brands I love), in addition to other great makers of leather goods. It’s the perfect place to stop by if you’re looking for a new wallet, bag, or gum holder!

two words: mandarina duck. they’re really awesome bags. that’s about the only reason why i went to this place. it still boggles my mind why MD does not have its own store in the US (they’re all over france and italy), but among the authorized sellers in nyc, i think peter hermann has the most extensive MD collection, albeit on the somewhat pricey side, especially when i do the euro-​dollar calculations in my head.
and yes, that’s the mandarina duck logo in my profile. i wonder if i’ll get into some sort of legal trouble for using it without their permission? i did change the color to blue, so… *shrug*

Peter Hermann has some of the cutest bags, leather goods, clutches. nothing you would find in department stores. They carry unique items from Mandarin Duck, Tusk, Orla Kiely and other foreign designers… if you’re a colorful or unique person and the items you use reflect that, Peter Herman is a must stop if you’re in the area.
Warning: They are not cheap by any means but everything I’ve purchased has been of great quality. A wallet I bought 3 years ago is still in great condition as is my cutest cosmetic case. Great customer service, nice displays and the wide varietal of bags, cases, suitcases, travel duffel bags round out this nice shoppe in Soho.