gentle / scrb11: The thread is two years old (was topped by an advertiser) and the OP hasn't been back to the forums since 2009.

Well I'm going to Florence next May so I'm hoping to collect info. on stores to check out.

I'd avoid AJ Leather Factory Borgo di Greci. While they will do some custom work, when they shipped mine it had problems. THey acknowledged and said they'd refund. 8 months have passed since I mailed back the jacket. They keep saying I will get my refund but I never do. Avoid my mistake and do not shop there. Also in trying to work it out with them I passed my deadline to complain on my payment card, do not make that mistake if you get into a situation.