THE LEATHER KING

A native New Yorker, father of 3, and avid collector of timeless artifacts and antiques, Mitch Alfus has made a career of leveraging his trademark “impeccable taste” to elevating the quality and reach of leather in the fashion world. While he shows a genuine respect for the rugged, distressed look of classic leather, it’s his innovative way of presenting “luxurious, soft and beautiful” skins that makes him truly stand out.

With a purely instinctive eye, Alfus materialized his vision for Libra Leather by ushering a new market focused on supple leathers, a feel once only attainable in the finest silks and wools. For decades since, Libra Leather has impressively ushered never-before-seen skins from the far corners of the globe (treated with finishes impossible to imagine) directly into the hands of the most distinguished American fashion, home décor and accessories designers… permanently shifting the perceptions and demand of leather.

Breaking News!!!

Breaking News!!!!

If you visit Libra West, you’ll find a sign on the door that reads: “Closed for Reinvention.”  Why?  Because, after 45+ years, we’re shedding a little bit of skin.  Literally.  In today’s day and age, there’s no longer a need for huge showrooms and warehouses.   The way business is done has made them obsolete.

“Closed for reinvention” means that I've got more time to focus on sourcing exceptional products, as well as continuing to provide the highest quality materials and customer service that has always set Libra apart from the rest.  I’m excited to spend that extra time doing what I do best.

If you’re on the West Coast, I’ll still be making regular trips to California and will be available for in person transactions by appointment.  If you’re on the East Coast, you’re welcome to visit our New York showroom in Soho any time.  And, of course, there are phones, email, texts, zoom, social media, overnight delivery, etc., no matter where you are.