This Leather Is Black Keys Approved

Kings of Leon like it too.

By The Editors
November 4, 2014 9:00 am

Italian heritage. American personality.

At times, a questionable combo (looking at you, Neverending Pasta Bowl).

But when it comes to fine leather goods: molto bueno. So check out Peter Nappi, available online now.

Started by the grandson of an Italian shoemaker, Peter Nappi designs in a Nashville studio.

His leather? Sourced and hand-stitched in Tuscany.

The Kings of Leon are big fans. So are the Black Keys. Easy to see why: these are classic leather wares with a hint of rock’n’roll.

Three items we dig:

The Rocco work boot in vachetta leather and washed suede, available in cognac, charcoal, asfalto and petrole.

The limited-edition Mauro leather jacket, inspired by Italian racing gear.

And the Celso, a velvet green/grey suede weekender.

So the e-store’s great. But definitely hit PN’s studio in Nashville. There, you’ll find plenty of in-store only wares, like an array of handsome small leather goods (shoe totes, eyeglass cases, cigar cases, wallets, etc.).

And, on a given night, you might find Hank Williams’s granddaughter there performing some tunes.

And she’s great in any language.

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