Hello, I'm Tom Mendes and I am the CEO and co-founder (along with my brother John) of Plaza Too, a boutique specializing in women's shoes and accessories. Owning two boutiques in New York City and a handful more in Westchester County and Connecticut keeps my knowledge of fashion growing everyday! I am surrounded by gorgeous shoes, bags, accessories and outfits everywhere and I like to think I have a part in that.
I am passionate about fashion, especially shoes, because I believe the way someone dresses has a direct impact on the way they feel about themselves. The better you look, the more confidence you have. To make someone feel good about themselves is a wonderful feeling that keeps me motivated and makes me love my job even more than I already do!
Plaza Too started many years ago as a small town shoe shop in Larchmont (complete with gardening shoes and white tennis socks). Plaza Too has grown to become the alternative to department stores for shoe lovers. No more disastrous floor or sales attendants who never come back. From sky-high Givenchy dream stilettos, to furry BC outdoor bunny shoes, to Wellies, this downtown boutique has something for everyone, both in style and price point. Amongst tons of other brands, the shop stocks Tory Burch, Badgley Mischka, Belle by Sigerson Morrison, Bettye Mueller, Coach, Kate Spade, and our personal favorite, Paul Smith. But lots of stores have an array of brands. What makes Plaza Too a winner is the utter lack of snobbiness. A hilarious and friendly staff doesn't assess your buying power on entry; no one frowns on your latte and makes you set it aside; and this is all obvious instantly by our stream of regular customers, who clearly feel at home. You will, too, on your very first visit, and probably find yourself coming back to stock up also on bags (Botkier, Furla, Hayden Harnett, Lauren Merkin), jewelry (Alexis Bittar, CC Skye, Chan Lu, Kenneth J. Lane), hats, and other bits and bobs.
