Listed are some of the coolest men's clothing shops around.
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Think East London offbeat mixed with Japanese street and you've nailed 172's aesthetic. Everyone they stock is a design rookie, but mavericks in their own right. Completely independent,...
With one of the largest selections of denim on the west coast, A B Fits is a fitting tribute to the city the birthed the blue jean. With their 30 or so styles of pants and jeans there is at least...
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I was looking through the men's stores in the SF guide and saw Archive, American Rag, Nida and Harput's Market. I only shop at 5 clothing stores in the Bay, and they are the...
To be edgy and not go over the edge is tougher than most people will admit or understand. Aero & Co. allows you to pirouette on the most miniscule of edges. The clothes, often representing...
You may be intimidated by the "ring the bell to enter" policy, but don't let that stop you from stopping by Alan Bilzerian. For years now, Bostonians have depended on the store to...
You may be intimidated by the "ring the bell to enter" policy, but don't let that stop you from stopping by Alan Bilzerian. For years now, Bostonians have depended on the store to...
Okay, we admit it, our vision of the Hawaiian wardrobe is based on movies and tourist visits. So, Aloha Rag is at once a shattering of stereotypes and an amazing shopping experience. Aloha Rag...
Okay, we admit it, our vision of the Hawaiian wardrobe is based on movies and tourist visits. So, Aloha Rag is at once a shattering of stereotypes and an amazing shopping experience. Aloha Rag...
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Alter is a modern and unique shop that has embraced a funky shop design and mixing it with the original clothing designs of its house label, This Old Thing along with Cheap Monday denim and...
Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The...
Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The...
Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The...
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It's pure, it's simple, it's totally stylish. Run by the brother of (fashion designer) Kostas Murkudis.
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Still the hot spot to find the newest and avant-garde fashion designers.
If there's anything you'll learn from Apartment Number 9, it's that laid-back, casual clothing doesn't have to look messy. For shirts, pick from a multitude of patterned...
If there's anything you'll learn from Apartment Number 9, it's that laid-back, casual clothing doesn't have to look messy. For shirts, pick from a multitude of patterned...
If there's anything you'll learn from Apartment Number 9, it's that laid-back, casual clothing doesn't have to look messy. For shirts, pick from a multitude of patterned...
With charming, wide-plank flooring underneath and a hip soundtrack in the air A.P.C.'s SoHo shop--the first in the US--is a pleasant introduction to hip basics, French style. A.P.C. takes some...
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Ultimate city guy/girl's bargain shopping. A.P.C. is already the city dweller's classic; this outlet store is just an extension of the wardrobe staple.
Over the years Scandinavian designers have almost made a science of designing nonchalant, yet artful clothing. Nowhere is this sensibility more clearly on display then at Ashtray. The Swedish shop...
While still having an eye for up and coming fashion talents, Assembly honors the past as much as the future. This is reflected in the ambiance, in the prominently display selection of vintage...
For men who'd like to make a statement with their clothing without resorting to sequins or bright prints, Atelier provides a refreshing alternative. The dramatic space is lined with clothing...
In August you'll find a shop where the hip, zen surroundings are perfectly in tune with the clothing and accessories. Laid out in an impossibly long shelf one side is denim from some of the...
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Favorite boutique in Frankfurt, Germany with a strong street/skate background and living-room appeal, modern classics and stylish basics next to some edgy designs.
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The store carries lines by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and other cult labels. They also carry accessory lines by Martin Margiela and other less known labels (Erika Pena, Louis Moralis, King Baby)...
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The store carries lines by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and other cult labels. They also carry accessory lines by Martin Margiela and other less known labels (Erika Pena, Louis Moralis, King Baby)...
Bblessing is that rare so-called lifestyle store that has us looking at the living it promotes and shouting "one large Kool-Aid on the rocks please." First off we'd briskly ditch our...
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The collections are amazing, sourced from around the world. The two co-owners have bought fresh labels to the UK, they have a massive Scandinavian influence, with focus on cut and material. All the...
You don't want Marc by Marc, you just want Marc. You wish Yohji would have the decency to write his full name on a piece of your clothing. For those tired of diffusion brands but not quite...
Beyond the designers sending their creations down the London Fashion Week runways and getting tons of press are any number of talented designers that have yet to be widely recognized. Consider it...
You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces....
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Blackbird carries a wide array of brands from Modern Amusement to Filippa K., and the prices range greatly too. Men love my store because they feel at home shopping here and they don't want...
Scarred by cheeseball all-black/all-white concepts we'd seen in suburban malls, it was with trepidation that we entered Blackmail. The funny skeleton playing a piano in the window, that put...
The typical Blue in Green customer will not only care a particular pair of jeans are blue but also what sort of indigo dye was used, what type of loom the fabric was woven on and what weight fabric...
Why should the ladies have all the fun? Browns Man extends Browns reputation for finding and featuring the finest in fashion to the men. The same serious, luxe aesthetic is carried forth to the...
B Store is where Londoners shop to be at the forefront of fashion. The boutique prides itself on finding and supporting the latest, greatest crop of young designers from London and elsewhere. The...
Every city worth a visit has its retail institutions. New York has Bergdorf, Boston has Louis and Seattle has Butch Blum. The store earned its institution status by combining old school with new,...
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cool store that sells things you can't find most places: comme de garcons, visvim (i believe, i haven't been in awhile), apc, y-3, levi's vintage clothing, spring court.
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One on the best labels to come out of Melbourne, Australia. Has a huge cult following. Amazing leather pieces all produced in Australia. Cut Copy wears the label and is one of Claude's biggest...
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One of the only men and women's clothing stores of it's kind in an up and coming area of Providence. Feels like you've stepped into a cool New York City boutique but you're...
After walking through Colette, you will see every store that you thought was cool before under a new light. There is cool, and then there is "we sell our own mix CDs and our own water"...
Frankly, we'd be disappointed if the New York Comme des Garcons shop wasn't tucked into a nondescript building, with a futuristic cave for an entryway. All of the requisite pieces of the...
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Context has become one of the leaders in breaking exclusive premium denim brands in the US. They were the first North American retailer of Australian selvage denim line Imperial, and are currently...
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Behind the metallic door, a window into the designer's world can be found against a backdrop of stark white, contrasted with areas of black on opposing wall zones.On a concrete-covered floor,...
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The perfect mix between fashion and style. Really interesting brand list: Raf by Raf Simons, Acne, Comme des Garçons Play, Fred Perry, YMC, B Store, Opening Ceremony. Enjoy it!
Like all good urban clothing shops, Delphic does a beautiful job of mixing the local with the international, the up-and-coming with the established. Menswear comes from Sweden, jeans come from...
Yes, as the name suggests, Doors by Jas M.B. stocks an extensive selection of handcrafted, leather bags of designer Jas M.B. But if you go for the bags, stay for the Doors--these being the designs...
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I went to Barcelona Bread&Butter week in January 2007. I found a nice clothing store in the Gothic area. They have many labels I like: Levi's Vintage Clothing, Levi's RED, Marjan...
Doshaburi Doshaburi is the dark, brooding younger sibling of progressive fashion haven Doshaburi. Here, billowing silhouettes and audacious colors give way to avant-garde fashion of a more serious...
Douglas Fir adds subtle class in notoriously loud and casual Los Angeles. The men's store keeps it simple and elegant. Fine button down shirts, well cut pants made in soft fabrics, luxurious...
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Incredible guerrilla store from Comme des Garçons where they give space to up and coming designers. The selection is always amazing and changing frequently, you'll find everything from Lanvin...
Combine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits...
Combine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits...
Combine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits...
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Dutil Denim is a unique all-denim store concept. The small space is filled with denim: rolled, folded, hung, stacked, and even bailed to create more shelving space. They offer an array of denim...
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A hidden treasure hiding in an 100 year old chapel, from one of the queens of Australian fashion retailing, Luci Pinto. The amazing selection of avant-garde labels, displayed in this amazing...
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Eugene Choo specializes in Canadian designers (Mercy, Comrags, Dust, Sunja Link) and a few select international labels (APC, Freitag, Rogues Gallery) all displayed in an airy cottage like setting....
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Probably one of Europe's finest selection of upper American and Japanese (streetwear) brands such as: Supreme, Neighborhood, Original Fake, Visvim, uNrivalled, Acronym, idiom, Wtaps as well as...
Freemans Sporting Club has all the Old World style that its name might suggest, but dated it is not. Fashioned like a gentleman's clothier of yore, the shop alternates between the classic and...
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I really love the new store Freshman in Vancouver. Their store inspires me to remain hip, urban yet mature. They carry the quality lines of brands that are more functional. If fashion makes a...
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Freudian Kicks is one of Oslo's few independent shops. It carries an interesting mix of labels ranging from sophisticated streetwear to progressive casual clothing. The shop is spacious, raw...
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Assortment of Men's and Women's clothing from obscure fashion brands. The interior is dark and polished which reflects the attitude of the clothes.
Gargyle takes inspiration in the country club of yore, where having fun—while stylishly dressed of course—was paramount. Indeed, all the clothes at Gargyle are clothes one can have fun in:...
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The store is the most beautiful street level boutique in western Canada. It was designed by Canadian interior designer Peter Turner, and is furnished with antique store fixtures from Paris, New...
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The store is the most beautiful street level boutique in western Canada. It was designed by Canadian interior designer Peter Turner, and is furnished with antique store fixtures from Paris, New...
Want to attract men to your shop? A classic sportscar near the window will help (either a Lotus or Ferrari will do). Want to keep their attention? Put in a long rack of hip, high-quality dress...
The name Haberdash hints at a bygone time, where distressed jeans and neon sneakers were not part of men's wardrobes. Instead the store offers a more clean-cut, refined presentation of casual...
For decades avant-garde fashion jetted from New York to Tokyo, flying right over San Francisco's head. With Harputs Market, dark, high-style clothing finally has a West Coast outpost. The...
Being a stylish male doesn't mean looking like the squared-jawed models walking down the runways of Milan. Hollander & Lexer presents an American, almost Old West take on men's...
Hollywood Trading Company could have opened a shop with their extensive line belts and buckles and called it a day. Instead they decided to extend the aesthetic and put together a whole collection...
There's something delightfully old-school about IF. The SoHo stalwart carries an unparalleled collection of avant-garde clothing for men and women, from our favorite Japanese and Belgium...
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Illustrated Example is a 1 stop shop for Vancouver's contemporary casual man. Stocking clothing from the likes of Acne, A-Z collection, Maharishi, Rag & Bone and Surface to Air along with...
Chic menswear boutique catering to sophisticated young clientele. Carrying US, European, and Japanese designers. This shop is also making way for a small woman's section in 2010.
There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or...
There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or...
There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or...
The quirky prints and bright colors of Jean Charles de Castelbajac's Pop Art influenced fashion have inspired designers and mesmerized fans for decades. With a host of younger designers...
There's something to be said for going to the source. With designers coming out of the woodworks to present their interpretation of distressed jeans to sell to consumers for an ungodly sum,...
For the pedigree of clothing and accessories offered, Jeffrey is remarkably, almost unbelievably laid-back. Such is the case of a store conceived by a Southerner. Listen to music and browse the...
For the pedigree of clothing and accessories offered, Jeffrey is remarkably, almost unbelievably laid-back. Such is the case of a store conceived by a Southerner. Listen to music and browse the...
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This is an amazing new store. Lots of truly unique pieces under their own line, JF & SON. They are heavily embellished with beading, embroidery and prints. It is all made in their studio in...
As a brand we've always seen Jil Sander to be above the fray, letting those other moody European labels scrum for the "More Avant-garde Than Thou" awards. As a store, Jil...
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A great store for men and women with hard to find (in Vancouver) labels like Acne jeans and collection, Opening Ceremony, Filippa K, F-Troupe, Les Prairies de Paris, Martin Margiela Ligne 6,...
J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own...
J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own...
J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own...
J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own...
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Klaxon Howl is Toronto's most unique menswear store to date. The warm, brick-and-wood "barrack" style environment contains carefully selected vintage military pieces from various...
Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most...
Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most...
Some might say Kokon To Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most...
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Kronkron is a store located in Reykjavik, Iceland, and carries brands such as Bernhard Wilhelm, Henrik Vibskov, Vivenne Westwood, Eley Kishimoto and more. They have a very good online store.
Kuhlman is best described as New York flavor without New York fuss. The first thing to notice is the series of small, well-regarded New York and European clothing lines the store carries. The...
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Lark has brands that are really hard to find like Yoshi Kondo and Frank Leder, and they also have heritage brands that are iconic in the countries they come from like Saint James, Barbour and...
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Two Toronto labels with a focus on sustainable design, Thieves and League of Lovers, have joined forces and opened League of Lovers & Thieves Boutique. As well as the two in house lines, they...
Legion is like no men's club LA has ever known. The lushly furnished and finished shop carries the type of men's clothing that was previously difficult if not impossible to find in The...
Boutiques, almost by their very definition do not cater to everyone. Yet, between its massive size, its crowed stocking and its expert merchandising, it's the rare person in the key 18-35...
As luck would have it, you can't afford the custom Escalade, and the build-to-order yacht, well, at least not this year. How about focusing on some more attainable, practical luxuries? The...
At Lord Willy's wearing a suit and tie is more an avenue for expression than a symbol of corporate conformity. Combining expert British tailoring with one-of-a-kind suitings and shirtings, the...
Louis Boston is what department stores look like in heaven. The decades old high-end clothing retailer is one of the most innovative and interesting large stores you're likely to ever come...
Luisa Via Roma is a super high-end multi brand shopping experience. This boutique is a little more than your regular mom-and-pop avant-garde boutique experience. Luisa Via Roma is somewhere that...
In fashion, where fortunes turn on a dime, that a little boutique can persist for 20 years and stay every bit as relevant as it was when it opened is nothing short of remarkable. MAC has done just...
Maryam Nassir Zadeh is a gallery like boutique just on the outskirts of the guided-tour heavy Lower East Side. The boutique/gallery offers a well-curated array of independent designers. Clothing...
Matthew Izzo is magazine spread shopping. The store has an uncanny knack for stocking the furniture, accessories and apparel that show up in magazine spreads from New York to LA. Clothing for men...
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Micheal Michalsky, former creative director of Adidas and responsible for developing the brand's Y3 and Stella McCartney collaborations - has opened his first eponymous flagship boutique.In a...
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Mientus carries a wide range of men's clothes and accessories. The great thing about this store is that they carry mid-range to high-end brands. They seem to be a great example of stores that...
"Your deserve a better (dressed) boyfriend"--it said on the window of Model Citizen. And we have to admit, they do make it pretty easy for you. The store is like a penicillin shot of...
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A unique lifestyle store that mixes very cool furniture, fashion and art you don't find everywhere.
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Edgy label and fashion shop, closely related to the Copenhagen Club Scene. Besides Nag's own brand the shop carries such as Annhagen and the new & hyped Copenhagen brand POP cph.
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Locally owned denim boutique with friendly knowledgeable sales associates and buyers that bring in the best of new fashion. They carry brands you may already know about but are harder to find like...
New High (M) art is one of the best stores in L.A. They carry some of the most avant-garde designers from around the country including New York favorites Face Projects and Bijules. We highly...
It's hard to find small stores in San Francisco that carry designer-with-a-capital-D clothing. Nida is one of a few such stores. The collection, drawing from Europe's finest, is...
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Nine Below has a great mix of Danish and French designers for both men and women. Designers such as Bruuns Bazaar, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Isabel Marant for women and Bruuns Bazaar and Nudie for...
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Nine Below has a great mix of Danish and French designers for both men and women. Designers such as Bruuns Bazaar, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Isabel Marant for women and Bruuns Bazaar and Nudie for...
For some time, the rack or two of menswear inside Project No. 8 has been a source of some of the most considered yet creative men's clothing in New York. From these relatively humble...
If you thought streetwear was all sneakers, shirts and jeans, your information is out of date. Streetwear has long gone upscale and Nomad (the less sporty neighbor to Goodfoot) is proof positive...
A black staircase leading to a desolate hallway, concrete floors, red bunker lights--with all the care taken to Nom de Guerre's styling it'd be all to easy for the actual product to...
The best clothing shops are really good filters. It's one thing to seek out and stock the hippest labels. It's another thing entirely to irreverently edit these lines to find those...
The best clothing shops are really good filters. It's one thing to seek out and stock the hippest labels. It's another thing entirely to irreverently edit these lines to find those...
For the type of man that's not content to wear whatever T-shirt and jean that's around, the type that wants every aspect of their wardrobe to be distinctive without appearing like...
For the type of man that's not content to wear whatever T-shirt and jean that's around, the type that wants every aspect of their wardrobe to be distinctive without appearing like...
When we think clothing boutique and New York a store like Opening Ceremony is what we have in mind. The store is hip and worldy, avant-garde but approachable, artful and industrial. The large,...
When we think clothing boutique and New York a store like Opening Ceremony is what we have in mind. The store is hip and worldy, avant-garde but approachable, artful and industrial. The shop...
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Our Legacy is one of the most exciting brands we've come across in the last few years. Swedish designers and co-founders Cristopher Nying and Jockum Hallin "redefine the classic men´s...
It's amazing what it's possible to create, with the right parts and some labor. Oh yeah, talent helps too. Parts & Labour is a showcase of what's possible. Drawing completely...
A shop that looks a bit folksy at first glance turns out to be quite the stylish outpost. Whether browsing women's clothing, men's clothing or home stuff expect to find a expertly edited...
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Great selection of cutting edge fashion. Top international collections like Raf Simons, Preen and Henrik Vibskov, cool streetwear from Acne, Surface to Air and Pleasure Principal and Montreal...
One of the fundamental jobs of a good clothing boutique is to filter and tailor the world's best fashions for local audiences. For the DC area, Relish does the job with aplomb. The dramatic,...
If ever clothes wanted--even needed--such dramatic and sensual presentation, the clothing designed by Rick Owens are it. The soaring ceilings, the opulent drapery, the towering mirrors and the...
Other than a giant hanging ball of tumbleweed, Robin Richman looks like any other boutique in the boutique-laden neighborhood. So how are you supposed to know that inside are some of the most...
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Roden Gray is the newest addition to the ever growing historic Gastown area of Vancouver. Roden Gray specializes in brands catering to the niche high-end market such as, Comme des Garcons, Filson,...
If you need elaborate displays, too-cool-for-school salespeople and obnoxiously loud rap music to create a "hip" clothing store, you're doing something wrong. Here's an...
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Sitting opposite each other on Upper street, Sefton Womens and Menswear boutiques are a breath of fresh air as the high street begins to take over Islington . . . Cool, quirky and stylish, these...
You can easily pay hundreds of dollars for a men's shirt made from a well-known designer, and for that price what do you get? A nice looking shirt that sort of fits you. For about the same...
The phrase Self Edge might not mean anything to the average person, but to the denim aficionado it's like a secret password into a world where shuttle looms and indigo dye, warp and weft are...
The phrase Self Edge might not mean anything to the average person, but to the denim aficionado it's like a secret password into a world where shuttle looms and indigo dye, warp and weft are...
Service Menswear does justice to its utilitarian name. The men's clothing store has among the best ratios of pretense to coolness we've seen. The store humbly presents men with...
Seven has an uncanny ability to find designers that march to the beat of their own drum. From Belgium and Japan, Germany and New York, they find creations that pay little attention to the trends...
So you're supposed to play tennis with the girls at the club this afternoon and you don't have a thing to wear. Don't worry, Sherman Pickey is here for you. The store is preppy...
Sid Mashburn is a service-oriented menswear boutique.They focus on business suits and ties with a Scandinavian feel. Sid Mashburn has enjoyed a lot of recent press from The New York Times, GQ...
The first time we walked into South Willard we walked right out. After all, faced with all this style and elegance in Los Angeles, is it at all surprising that we had to check the street signs and...
Look at all hip, funky dressed people in the neighborhood. Then go to Steinberg & Sons to see where they buy their clothes. For men: cool T-shirts, comfortable pants, button down shirts with...
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Very friendly and relaxing shopping atmosphere. Located at the heart of Boston's fanciest street. Carries the most interesting and stylish clothing lines from all around the world. Stel's...
From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian...
From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian...
Everything is, generally, stylish at Steven Alan Annex. The general store of chic stocks men's and women's clothing and accessories, along with home products and an apothecary. As any...
From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian...
Having spent several years at Steven Alan, Alec Stuart & Celeste Wright know stylish, casual dressing all too well. With Stuart & Wright they bring the aesthetic to Brooklyn. In a warm,...
Studio Deluxe is proof positive that luxury need not only appear in fancy dresses and tailored suits. The boutique is stocked with street-ready wares that are luxurious in their own way....
Between the elegance of France, the flamboyance of Italy and the edginess of Belgium, Germany gets left behind in the European fashion conversation. German fashion is now a mixture of minimalist...
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Sugarcube is a go-to shop for fashion, both vintage and contemporary for men and women. Lines such such as A.P.C., Steven Alan, Saja and Bing Bang Jewelry among many others from the US and Europe...
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This shop is located in the center of montauk. It's got a relaxed beach vibe with the surfer or artist in mind. They carry mens, womens and childrens clothing, home furnishings, jewelry, art...
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This store is one of GQ's top 100 (men's) stores in the US.
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This store is the best I ever seen in Berlin. This store opened just about three month ago. They sell clothing, shoes and accessories from fresh and up-coming designers.
If the kids aren't alright, they'll be just fine after picking up a few things from The Kids Are Alright. The quirky boutique offers a collection of hip, casual clothing for men and...
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Junya, Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Comme des Garcons. You have to check it out the next time you are in TO!
Très Bien indeed. Who knew a shop first opened in southern Sweden could become HQ for promising young designers in Europe? Situated close to the young designer hotbeds of Stockholm, Copenhagen and...
Très Bien indeed. Who knew a shop first opened in southern Sweden could become HQ for promising young designers in Europe? Situated close to the young designer hotbeds of Stockholm, Copenhagen and...
Where does all that dynamic, creative fashion taught at Central St. Martins and presented at London Fashion Week go anyway? Two See, for one, is where. A fervent supporter of the young and upcoming...
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Beautiful boutique housed in a century-old building in the heart of the Plateau area of Montreal. The store is an exciting and eclectic mix European, Japanese and American designers and brands...
Una Mae's is purveyor of casual Los Angeles style, past and present. In a city of $200 jeans and $150 vintage band T-shirts, the store offers stylish, laid-back fare at affordable prices. The...
Even among independently owned boutiques, there are those that do multi-million dollar buildouts in SoHo and then there are shops like Underdog East which lease a small space on a quiet block and...
If there's anything we can learn from Unis, it's to respect the fundamentals, the classics. Whatever the trends of the season, Unis produces a collection of men's clothing with the...
un|steady boutique is a place we can imagine skaters and surfers shopping when they feel like getting out of board shorts and T-shirts. The clothing for men and women is still laid back and...
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One of London's hidden gems. Based over 2 floors, the store has a wide and varied collection of designers from around the world. Downstairs is a mix of dark avant-garde labels, most of which...
Thanks to Welcome Hunters those looking for the multitude of young, fresh, often daring design coming out of the many corners of the world can stop hunting and commence with the gathering. How to...
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Wertvoll is your ecological destination in the heart of Berlin. This store only stocks Fair Trade brands and sells sustainable fashion and products. All their brands are either ecological, handmade...
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Winn Perry is a great men's store for classic pieces as well as classic items redefined in contemporary terms. Also, Winn Perry has an in-house custom clothier, Dutchess.
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Wish, a boutique in Atlanta, Georgia, just reopened its doors under new ownership and a huge remodel. The store is housed in a Carnaige library and pays homage to that by the use of books in their...
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Wok store carries most of the brands that I like; the staff is very nice and almost every month there are exhibitions from independent artists.
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172 Boutique
Reader Suggested: Think East London offbeat mixed with Japanese street and you've nailed 172's aesthetic. Everyone they stock is a design rookie, but mavericks in their own right. Completely independent, small production, fresh-on-the-hipster-scene. Popular labels include Choice for men (great trousers) and Orphan (tights and...
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Address:172 Brick Lane, Spitalfields
London
E1 6RU
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7650-8873
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12:30-7 Sat-Sun: 11-7
A B Fits
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With one of the largest selections of denim on the west coast, A B Fits is a fitting tribute to the city the birthed the blue jean. With their 30 or so styles of pants and jeans there is at least one pair for every body type. Clothing from Europe, Asia and America includes something for every taste. The original North Beach location has a laid...
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Address:1519 Grant Avenue
San Francisco CA 94133
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-982-5726
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-6:30 Sun: 12-6
Acrimony
Reader Suggested: I was looking through the men's stores in the SF guide and saw Archive, American Rag, Nida and Harput's Market. I only shop at 5 clothing stores in the Bay, and they are the aforementioned four and Acrimony. Acrimony has a bunch of SF-exclusive labels, the best sales staff of the bunch and is definitely on...
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Address:515 Gough Street
San Francisco California 94102
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-861-1025
Hours: Mon, Wed-Sat: 11-7 Tue: Closed Sun: 12-6
Aero & Co
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To be edgy and not go over the edge is tougher than most people will admit or understand. Aero & Co. allows you to pirouette on the most miniscule of edges. The clothes, often representing all the up-and-coming designers in Los Angeles, are decidedly interesting yet completely wearable. While the store carries clothing from select...
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Address:8403 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-653-4651
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Alan Bilzerian
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You may be intimidated by the "ring the bell to enter" policy, but don't let that stop you from stopping by Alan Bilzerian. For years now, Bostonians have depended on the store to keep them on the bleeding edge of fashion and it has not let them down. The store does not get caught in categories or price brackets. You'll...
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Address:34 Newbury Street
Boston MA 02116
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-617-536-1001
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Call ahead
Alan Bilzerian
You may be intimidated by the "ring the bell to enter" policy, but don't let that stop you from stopping by Alan Bilzerian. For years now, Bostonians have depended on the store to keep them on the bleeding edge of fashion and it has not let them down. The store does not get caught in categories or price brackets. You'll...
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Address:1217 Centre Street
Newton MA 02459
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-617-630-9988
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed
Aloha Rag
Okay, we admit it, our vision of the Hawaiian wardrobe is based on movies and tourist visits. So, Aloha Rag is at once a shattering of stereotypes and an amazing shopping experience. Aloha Rag carries hip, edgy "big city" brands--avant-garde constructions for both women and men that are more often associated with New York or Tokyo....
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Address:1221 Kapiolani Boulevard #115
Honolulu HI 96814
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-808-589-2050
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-6
Aloha Rag
Okay, we admit it, our vision of the Hawaiian wardrobe is based on movies and tourist visits. So, Aloha Rag is at once a shattering of stereotypes and an amazing shopping experience. Aloha Rag carries hip, edgy "big city" brands--avant-garde constructions for both women and men that are more often associated with New York or Tokyo....
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Address:505 Greenwich Street
New York NY 10013
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-925-0882
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 12-6pm
Alter
Reader Suggested: Alter is a modern and unique shop that has embraced a funky shop design and mixing it with the original clothing designs of its house label, This Old Thing along with Cheap Monday denim and collection and also a great selection of vintage garments. ALTER also carries an exclusive line of jewelry created just for the shop...
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Address:109 Franklin Street
Brooklyn NY 11222
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-784-8818
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 1-9 Sat: 12-9 Sun: 12-8
American Rag
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Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The store's large space is filled to the brim with new and vintage clothing and accessories. The eerily well-organized vintage section has large...
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Address:1305 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco CA 94109
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-474-5214
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-9 Sun: 12-7
American Rag
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Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The store's large space is filled to the brim with new and vintage clothing and accessories. The eerily well-organized vintage section has large...
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Address:150 South La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-474-5214
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-9 Sun: 12-7
American Rag
Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The store's large space is filled to the brim with new and vintage clothing and accessories. The eerily well-organized vintage section has large...
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Address:953 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-949-760-1510
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-9 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-6
Andreas Murkudis
Reader Suggested: It's pure, it's simple, it's totally stylish. Run by the brother of (fashion designer) Kostas Murkudis.
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Address:Münzstrasse 21
2nd Courtyard
10178 Berlin
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 49-(0)30-308-819-45
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 12-6 Sun: Closed
Apartment
Reader Suggested: Still the hot spot to find the newest and avant-garde fashion designers.
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Address:Memhardstrasse 8
10178 Berlin
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 49-(0)30-280-422-53
Hours: Mon: 2-8 Tue-Wed: Closed Thu-Sat: 2-8 Sun: Closed
Apartment Number 9
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If there's anything you'll learn from Apartment Number 9, it's that laid-back, casual clothing doesn't have to look messy. For shirts, pick from a multitude of patterned button-downs that look good whether tucked in our out, with or without a tie, and T-shirts that'll look comfortable dressed up with a blazer. Taking...
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Address:1804 North Damen Avenue
Chicago IL 60647
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-395-2999
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Apartment Number 9
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If there's anything you'll learn from Apartment Number 9, it's that laid-back, casual clothing doesn't have to look messy. For shirts, pick from a multitude of patterned button-downs that look good whether tucked in our out, with or without a tie, and T-shirts that'll look comfortable dressed up with a blazer. Taking...
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Address:225 26th Street
Santa Monica CA 90402
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-310-394-9440
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5
Apartment Number 9
If there's anything you'll learn from Apartment Number 9, it's that laid-back, casual clothing doesn't have to look messy. For shirts, pick from a multitude of patterned button-downs that look good whether tucked in our out, with or without a tie, and T-shirts that'll look comfortable dressed up with a blazer. Taking...
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Address:9877 South Santa Monica Boulevard
Beverly Hills CA 90212
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
A.P.C.
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With charming, wide-plank flooring underneath and a hip soundtrack in the air A.P.C.'s SoHo shop--the first in the US--is a pleasant introduction to hip basics, French style. A.P.C. takes some of the best traits of French style and distills them for a worldwide audience. While taking dalliances into the trends of the times, whether they be...
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Address:131 Mercer Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-966-9685
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
A.P.C. Surplus
Reader Suggested: Ultimate city guy/girl's bargain shopping. A.P.C. is already the city dweller's classic; this outlet store is just an extension of the wardrobe staple.
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Address:33 Grand Street
Brooklyn NY 11211
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-646-347-3193
Ashtray
Over the years Scandinavian designers have almost made a science of designing nonchalant, yet artful clothing. Nowhere is this sensibility more clearly on display then at Ashtray. The Swedish shop starts with Scandinavian designers and further edits each line down a dozen or so essential pieces that permeate laid back style. Think slouchy...
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Address:Gamla Gatan 8
70361 Örebro
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 46-(0)19-554-09
Assembly
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While still having an eye for up and coming fashion talents, Assembly honors the past as much as the future. This is reflected in the ambiance, in the prominently display selection of vintage clothing, accessories and objects, but also in the curation of new clothing and accessories. Surrounded by vintage and antique items that are desirable and...
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Address:174 Ludlow Street
New York NY 10002
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-253-5393
Atelier
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For men who'd like to make a statement with their clothing without resorting to sequins or bright prints, Atelier provides a refreshing alternative. The dramatic space is lined with clothing and accessories that are mostly white, black or some shade in between. In this case the distinction is in the details--a wool coat with an undulating...
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Address:304 Hudson Street
New York NY 10013
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-941-8435
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6
August
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In August you'll find a shop where the hip, zen surroundings are perfectly in tune with the clothing and accessories. Laid out in an impossibly long shelf one side is denim from some of the finest manufacturers. On the other side are minimal pieces from Belgian designers and quality, organic basics. In between and all around are selected...
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Address:5410 College Avenue
Oakland CA 94618
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-510-652-2711
Azita
Reader Suggested: Favorite boutique in Frankfurt, Germany with a strong street/skate background and living-room appeal, modern classics and stylish basics next to some edgy designs.
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Address:Münzgasse 10
60311 Frankfurt
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 49-(0)69-219-79-644
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: Closed
Base
Reader Suggested: The store carries lines by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and other cult labels. They also carry accessory lines by Martin Margiela and other less known labels (Erika Pena, Louis Moralis, King Baby) I find their taste quite stunning. The best part of their store is their taste in music. I find their selection superb (they...
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Address:939 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-305-531-4982
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-10 Sat: 11-11 Sun: 11
Base
Reader Suggested: The store carries lines by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and other cult labels. They also carry accessory lines by Martin Margiela and other less known labels (Erika Pena, Louis Moralis, King Baby) I find their taste quite stunning. The best part of their store is their taste in music. I find their selection superb (they...
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Address:Delano Hotel
1682 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33139
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-305-672-2000
Hours: Mon-Sun: 7-12
Bblessing
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Bblessing is that rare so-called lifestyle store that has us looking at the living it promotes and shouting "one large Kool-Aid on the rocks please." First off we'd briskly ditch our digs to live in the moodily lit, richly furnished interior. The clothing all around is cool without being obnoxious, and mixes Ts and denim with...
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Address:181 Orchard Street
New York NY 10002
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-378-8005
Hours: Mon-Sat: 1-9 Sun: 12-8
Bespoke Boutique
Reader Suggested: The collections are amazing, sourced from around the world. The two co-owners have bought fresh labels to the UK, they have a massive Scandinavian influence, with focus on cut and material. All the collections are designed to flatter! Very friendly and full of knowledge, the small but aspirational boutique deserves to be...
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Address:18b Lower Goat Lane
Norwich
NR2 1EL
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)16-0376-6611
Betty Lin
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You don't want Marc by Marc, you just want Marc. You wish Yohji would have the decency to write his full name on a piece of your clothing. For those tired of diffusion brands but not quite ready for flagship brand prices, Betty Lin provides a tempting alternative. The store takes top tier designer clothing from previous seasons and makes...
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Address:608 2nd Avenue
Seattle WA 98104
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-442-688 or 1-877-422-6888
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed
Beyond The Valley
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Beyond the designers sending their creations down the London Fashion Week runways and getting tons of press are any number of talented designers that have yet to be widely recognized. Consider it Beyond The Valley's mission to foster and support these up and coming names. Clothing and accessories for women and men fill the bright, cheery...
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Address:2 Newburgh Street
London W1F 7RD
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7437-7338
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12:30-5
Bird
You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces. Peruse A-line cotton skirts in bright colors, striped tube tops, sundresses galore, T-shirts in a variety of colors and cuts and tailored suede pants.
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Address:203 Grand Street
Brooklyn NY 11211
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-388-1655
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8pm Sat: 12-7pm Sun:12-6pm
Blackbird
Reader Suggested: Blackbird carries a wide array of brands from Modern Amusement to Filippa K., and the prices range greatly too. Men love my store because they feel at home shopping here and they don't want to run around town shopping at 6 different stores, unlike the average woman.
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Address:5410 22nd Avenue NW
Seattle WA 98107
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-206-547-2524
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9-8 Sat: 9-9 Sun: 9-7
Blackmail
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Scarred by cheeseball all-black/all-white concepts we'd seen in suburban malls, it was with trepidation that we entered Blackmail. The funny skeleton playing a piano in the window, that put us right at ease. The concept comes together beautifully with random home items (black soap!), gorgeous jewelry, tableware, cowboy boots and...
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Address:1202 South Congress Avenue
Austin TX 78704
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-512-326-7670
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-6 Sun: 12-5
Blue in Green
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The typical Blue in Green customer will not only care a particular pair of jeans are blue but also what sort of indigo dye was used, what type of loom the fabric was woven on and what weight fabric was produced. The denim specialist won't carry the denim brands that American magazines typically cover but instead focuses on the product of...
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Address:8 Greene Street
New York NY 10013
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-680-0555
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-8 Sat-Sun: 12-7
Browns Men
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Why should the ladies have all the fun? Browns Man extends Browns reputation for finding and featuring the finest in fashion to the men. The same serious, luxe aesthetic is carried forth to the men's shop. Start with the shirtings: soft, subtly patterned cottons are fashioned in clean, well-fitting button downs with innumerable details....
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Address:23 South Molton Street
London
W1K 5RD
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7514-0038
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:30 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: Closed
B Store
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B Store is where Londoners shop to be at the forefront of fashion. The boutique prides itself on finding and supporting the latest, greatest crop of young designers from London and elsewhere. The shop might pick up a small designer and will continue to support them as their businesses grow. The result is a mix of designers in various stages of...
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Address:24a Savile Row
London
W1S 3PR
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)20-7734-6846
Butch Blum
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Every city worth a visit has its retail institutions. New York has Bergdorf, Boston has Louis and Seattle has Butch Blum. The store earned its institution status by combining old school with new, classic with avant garde. Old school comes from the classic threads--crisp white shirts, vibrant ties ready for the boardroom, finely tailored...
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Address:1408 5th Avenue
Seattle WA 98101
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-206-622-5760
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5
Carve
Reader Suggested: cool store that sells things you can't find most places: comme de garcons, visvim (i believe, i haven't been in awhile), apc, y-3, levi's vintage clothing, spring court.
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Address:
2930 Bristol Street Suite B103
Costa Mesa CA 92626
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-714-434-0166
Claude Maus
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Reader Suggested: One on the best labels to come out of Melbourne, Australia. Has a huge cult following. Amazing leather pieces all produced in Australia. Cut Copy wears the label and is one of Claude's biggest fans. It's an amazing space, in a heritage listed building in Melbourne.
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Address:19 Manchester Lane
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 61-9654-9844
Clover
Reader Suggested: One of the only men and women's clothing stores of it's kind in an up and coming area of Providence. Feels like you've stepped into a cool New York City boutique but you're actually on Westminster St. in Rhode Island.
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Address:
233 Westminster Street
Providence RI 02903
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-401-490-4626
Colette
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After walking through Colette, you will see every store that you thought was cool before under a new light. There is cool, and then there is "we sell our own mix CDs and our own water" cool. Colette is a store like no other. It sells a little bit of everything, but nothing in particular. There are CDs, gadgets, jewelry, books and...
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Address:213 rue Saint-Honoré
75001 Paris
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 33-(0)1-55-35-33-90
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: Closed
Comme des Garçons
Frankly, we'd be disappointed if the New York Comme des Garcons shop wasn't tucked into a nondescript building, with a futuristic cave for an entryway. All of the requisite pieces of the sprawling Comme des Garcons universe are appropriately scattered throughout the austere, yet approachable space. Because no other stockists would...
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Address:
520 West 22nd Street
New York NY 10011
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-604-9200
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Context
Reader Suggested: Context has become one of the leaders in breaking exclusive premium denim brands in the US. They were the first North American retailer of Australian selvage denim line Imperial, and are currently the only North American retailer of French denim label Atelier La Durance. Context is the only store featuring Kicking Mule...
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Address:113 King Street
Madison WI 53703
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-608-250-0113
Hours: Mon-Wed: 12-5 Thu-Sat: 12-9 Sun: 12-3
Damir Doma
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Reader Suggested: Behind the metallic door, a window into the designer's world can be found against a backdrop of stark white, contrasted with areas of black on opposing wall zones.On a concrete-covered floor, with swirling traces of chalky grays and beiges, pieces hang from naked rods and frames, while shoes, luggage, and jewelry...
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Address:6, rue des Arquebusiers
75003 Paris
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 33-145-270-930
Hours: Mon-Sun: By Appointment Tue-Sat: 11-7
Debut
Reader Suggested: The perfect mix between fashion and style. Really interesting brand list: Raf by Raf Simons, Acne, Comme des Garçons Play, Fred Perry, YMC, B Store, Opening Ceremony. Enjoy it!
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Address:Bergara 11
20005 San Sebastián
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 43-94-343-00-05
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:30-1, 4-8 Sat: 10:30-1:30, 4-8 Sun: Closed
Delphic
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Like all good urban clothing shops, Delphic does a beautiful job of mixing the local with the international, the up-and-coming with the established. Menswear comes from Sweden, jeans come from Japan, hipster shoes make the trip from New York. That's among goods from up-and-coming Canadian streetwear brands, plus art from local artists on...
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Address:
706 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1E7
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-603-3334
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-7 Thu-Fri: 11-8 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Doors by Jas M.B.
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Yes, as the name suggests, Doors by Jas M.B. stocks an extensive selection of handcrafted, leather bags of designer Jas M.B. But if you go for the bags, stay for the Doors--these being the designs of an impressive lineup of small and/or emerging designers that the shop features on its shelves. Expect to see the freshest names from London Fashion...
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Address:8 Ganton Street
London
W1F 7QP
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)20-7494-2288
Doshaburi
Reader Suggested: I went to Barcelona Bread&Butter week in January 2007. I found a nice clothing store in the Gothic area. They have many labels I like: Levi's Vintage Clothing, Levi's RED, Marjan Pejoski, KTZ (Kokon To Zai), Bernhand Willhelm, Bless, Ann Sofie Back, Wendy&Jim, Petar Petrov, Levi's Collectibles,...
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Address:Carrer de Lledó, 4-6
08002 Barcelona
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 34-93-319-96-29
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-2, 4-9 Sun: Closed
Doshaburi Doshaburi
Doshaburi Doshaburi is the dark, brooding younger sibling of progressive fashion haven Doshaburi. Here, billowing silhouettes and audacious colors give way to avant-garde fashion of a more serious tone.
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Address:Carrer de l'Esparteria, 15
08003 Barcelona
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 34-93-268-69-49
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-2, 4:30-9
Douglas Fir
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Douglas Fir adds subtle class in notoriously loud and casual Los Angeles. The men's store keeps it simple and elegant. Fine button down shirts, well cut pants made in soft fabrics, luxurious sweaters and not a single "Everything's bigger in Texas" T-shirt in sight.
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Address:8311 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-651-5445
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12-6
Dover Street Market
Reader Suggested: Incredible guerrilla store from Comme des Garçons where they give space to up and coming designers. The selection is always amazing and changing frequently, you'll find everything from Lanvin to Boudicca to Balenciaga to Jens Laugesen. The building seems more like a warehouse but it just makes their selection stand...
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Address:17-18 Dover Street
London
W1S 4LT
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)20-7518-0680
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-6 Thu: 11-7 Fri-Sat: 11-6 Sun: Closed
Duncan Quinn
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Combine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits carefully crafted from a variety of luxurious fabrics--but the atmosphere and accompanying clothing is decidedly less stuffy and traditional. Those without...
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Address:8234 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90069
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-782-9205
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 11-6pm
Duncan Quinn
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Combine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits carefully crafted from a variety of luxurious fabrics--but the atmosphere and accompanying clothing is decidedly less stuffy and traditional. Those without...
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Address:8 Spring Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-226-7030
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-8
Duncan Quinn
Combine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits carefully crafted from a variety of luxurious fabrics--but the atmosphere and accompanying clothing is decidedly less stuffy and traditional. Those without...
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Address:2420 Victory Park Lane
Dallas TX 75219
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-214-953-1953
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7pm Sun: Closed
Dutil Denim
Reader Suggested: Dutil Denim is a unique all-denim store concept. The small space is filled with denim: rolled, folded, hung, stacked, and even bailed to create more shelving space. They offer an array of denim brands from all sides of the price spectrum: from Cheap Mondays to Kicking Mule Workshop. They are a small boutique in...
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Address:303 West Cordova Street
Vancouver BC V6B 1E5
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-604-688- 8892
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6pm Sun: 12-5pm
Eastern Market
Reader Suggested: A hidden treasure hiding in an 100 year old chapel, from one of the queens of Australian fashion retailing, Luci Pinto. The amazing selection of avant-garde labels, displayed in this amazing gallery makes any fashion follower weak at the knees.
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Address:107 Grattan Street
Carlton Victoria 3053
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 61-3-948-0890
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-6 Sat: 10-5 Sun: Closed
Eugene Choo
Reader Suggested: Eugene Choo specializes in Canadian designers (Mercy, Comrags, Dust, Sunja Link) and a few select international labels (APC, Freitag, Rogues Gallery) all displayed in an airy cottage like setting. Rotating selection of gifts, books and accessories according to season. Everything here feels lovingly handpicked, lots of...
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Address:3683 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5V 3N6
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-604-873-8874
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Firmament
Reader Suggested: Probably one of Europe's finest selection of upper American and Japanese (streetwear) brands such as: Supreme, Neighborhood, Original Fake, Visvim, uNrivalled, Acronym, idiom, Wtaps as well as a selection of international magazines and books.
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Address:Schröderstrasse 8
10115 Berlin
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sat: 2-7 Sun: Closed
Freemans Sporting Club
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Freemans Sporting Club has all the Old World style that its name might suggest, but dated it is not. Fashioned like a gentleman's clothier of yore, the shop alternates between the classic and the hip. On the one had we have jackets and coats in thick herringbone fabrics and crisp white and blue shirts. Steps away are hip graphic T-shirts in...
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Address:8 Rivington Street
New York NY 10002
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-673-3209
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-6
Freshman
Reader Suggested: I really love the new store Freshman in Vancouver. Their store inspires me to remain hip, urban yet mature. They carry the quality lines of brands that are more functional. If fashion makes a positive difference in young lives, this is the start. The store also looks cool, reminiscent of an American Ivy League college...
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Address:851 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 1T9
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-604-687-3626
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Freudian Kicks
Reader Suggested: Freudian Kicks is one of Oslo's few independent shops. It carries an interesting mix of labels ranging from sophisticated streetwear to progressive casual clothing. The shop is spacious, raw and gallery influenced, with big wall areas dedicated to art. Freudian Kicks is located in the city center of Oslo in a...
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Address:Prinsensgate 10B
0152 Oslo
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 47-2242-9300
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-5 Sun: Closed
Gamma Player
Reader Suggested: Assortment of Men's and Women's clothing from obscure fashion brands. The interior is dark and polished which reflects the attitude of the clothes.
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Address:2035 West Division Street
Chicago IL 60622
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-235-0755
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 12-6pm
Gargyle
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Gargyle takes inspiration in the country club of yore, where having fun—while stylishly dressed of course—was paramount. Indeed, all the clothes at Gargyle are clothes one can have fun in: swimsuits for a day at the beach, cute shorts for the day on the courts, sumptuous frocks and patent leather lace-ups for a night on the town. Primarily an...
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Address:16a Orchard Street
New York NY 10002
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Gravity Pope Tailored Goods
Reader Suggested: The store is the most beautiful street level boutique in western Canada. It was designed by Canadian interior designer Peter Turner, and is furnished with antique store fixtures from Paris, New York and Tennessee. They carry a wide selection of brands that are hard to find in Canada such as, Robert Geller, Martin...
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Address:8222 Gateway Boulevard
Edmonton AB T6E 4B2
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-780-988-1637
Gravity Pope Tailored Goods
Reader Suggested: The store is the most beautiful street level boutique in western Canada. It was designed by Canadian interior designer Peter Turner, and is furnished with antique store fixtures from Paris, New York and Tennessee. They carry a wide selection of brands that are hard to find in Canada such as, Robert Geller, Martin...
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Address:2203 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver BC BC V6K
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-604-731-7647
Groupe 16 Sur 20
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Want to attract men to your shop? A classic sportscar near the window will help (either a Lotus or Ferrari will do). Want to keep their attention? Put in a long rack of hip, high-quality dress shirts, a shelf of sweaters and accessories and pristine Italian and English leather shoes. That's the strategy of Groupe 16 Sur 20. An offshoot of...
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Address:267 Elizabeth Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-343-0007
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Haberdash
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The name Haberdash hints at a bygone time, where distressed jeans and neon sneakers were not part of men's wardrobes. Instead the store offers a more clean-cut, refined presentation of casual men's clothing. Black and brown blazers and slacks, a bevy of striped and solid button-down shirts and a selection of polos and basic T-shirts...
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Address:1350 North Wells Street
Chicago IL 60610
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-312-440-1300
Hours: Mon: 12-5 Tue-Wed: 11-7 Thu: 11-8 Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Harputs Market
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For decades avant-garde fashion jetted from New York to Tokyo, flying right over San Francisco's head. With Harputs Market, dark, high-style clothing finally has a West Coast outpost. The looks for women and men, mostly in black and friends of black, is the type of moody, intellectual fashion that should fare well in the Ph.D. heavy, art...
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Address:1525 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-922-9644
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Hollander & Lexer
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Being a stylish male doesn't mean looking like the squared-jawed models walking down the runways of Milan. Hollander & Lexer presents an American, almost Old West take on men's style. Stored in antique display cases and furniture are shirts that look better a little wrinkled, leather shoes that look better a bit scuffed and jeans...
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Address:
358 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11217
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-797-9190
Holllywood Trading Company
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Hollywood Trading Company could have opened a shop with their extensive line belts and buckles and called it a day. Instead they decided to extend the aesthetic and put together a whole collection of high-end vintage, featuring decades old Levi's, military gear and classic workwear. This is complemented with their own line of new...
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Address:7383 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90036
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-964-0080
IF Boutique
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There's something delightfully old-school about IF. The SoHo stalwart carries an unparalleled collection of avant-garde clothing for men and women, from our favorite Japanese and Belgium designers. And that's pretty much it. No PR and not too many press mentions. No online shopping, heck not even a website.
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Address:
94 Grand Street
New York NY 10013
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-334-4964
Illustrated Example
Reader Suggested: Illustrated Example is a 1 stop shop for Vancouver's contemporary casual man. Stocking clothing from the likes of Acne, A-Z collection, Maharishi, Rag & Bone and Surface to Air along with a selection of footwear, accessories and skin care.
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Address:227 Carrall Street
Vancouver BC V6B 2J2
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-604-685-1435
Jack Straw
Chic menswear boutique catering to sophisticated young clientele. Carrying US, European, and Japanese designers. This shop is also making way for a small woman's section in 2010.
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Address:1117 1st Avenue
Seattle WA 98101
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-462-6236
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6pm Sun: 12-6pm
Jake
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There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or those jeans in Lucky this is where to go. Hip, sought after denim, the T-shirt brands those pesky New York boutiques like to carry, the better casuals...
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Address:3740 North Southport Avenue
Chicago IL 60613
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-929-5253
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5
Jake
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There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or those jeans in Lucky this is where to go. Hip, sought after denim, the T-shirt brands those pesky New York boutiques like to carry, the better casuals...
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Address:939 Rush Street
Chicago IL 60611
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-312-664-5553
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5
Jake
There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or those jeans in Lucky this is where to go. Hip, sought after denim, the T-shirt brands those pesky New York boutiques like to carry, the better casuals...
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Address:565 Lincoln Avenue
Winnetka IL 60093
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-847-501-5252
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
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The quirky prints and bright colors of Jean Charles de Castelbajac's Pop Art influenced fashion have inspired designers and mesmerized fans for decades. With a host of younger designers heavily inspired by Castelbajac finding much success and support, the designer's work is as relevant as ever. In the London shop, Castelbajac's...
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Address:50 Conduit Street
London
W1S 2YT
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7287-6406
Jean Shop
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There's something to be said for going to the source. With designers coming out of the woodworks to present their interpretation of distressed jeans to sell to consumers for an ungodly sum, Jean Shop offers a more hands-on approach. Walk in, pick from a few of the shop's own jeans for men and women, made from premium Japanese denim....
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Address:435 14th Street
New York NY 10014
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-366-5326
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 1-6
Jeffrey
For the pedigree of clothing and accessories offered, Jeffrey is remarkably, almost unbelievably laid-back. Such is the case of a store conceived by a Southerner. Listen to music and browse the endless racks, while being given a wide berth by the upbeat staff. The selection draws from staple European luxury labels mixed with some young...
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Address:3500 Peachtree Road NE
Suite A-3
Atlanta GA 30326
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-404-237-9000
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-8 Thu: 10-9 Fri: 10-8 Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12:30-6
Jeffrey
For the pedigree of clothing and accessories offered, Jeffrey is remarkably, almost unbelievably laid-back. Such is the case of a store conceived by a Southerner. Listen to music and browse the endless racks, while being given a wide berth by the upbeat staff. The selection draws from staple European luxury labels mixed with some young...
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Address:449 West 14th Street
New York NY 10014
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-206-1272
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-8 Thu: 10-9 Fri: 10-8 Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12:30-6
JF & SON
Reader Suggested: This is an amazing new store. Lots of truly unique pieces under their own line, JF & SON. They are heavily embellished with beading, embroidery and prints. It is all made in their studio in India. So it is all fair trade and socially responsible. Super nice people as well.
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Address:19 Kenmare Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-343-3131
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8pm Sun: 12-6pm
Jil Sander
As a brand we've always seen Jil Sander to be above the fray, letting those other moody European labels scrum for the "More Avant-garde Than Thou" awards. As a store, Jil Sander's New York boutique holds true to this notion. The minimal space was not, as far as we know, designed by Rem Koolhas, but it does hold a collection...
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Address:1042 Madison Street
New York NY 10075
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-838-6100
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5
Jonathan + Olivia
Reader Suggested: A great store for men and women with hard to find (in Vancouver) labels like Acne jeans and collection, Opening Ceremony, Filippa K, F-Troupe, Les Prairies de Paris, Martin Margiela Ligne 6, Vanessa Bruno, April 77, Karen Walker, Isabel Marant, Mike & Chris and favorites like Vince, Earnest Sewn, Cheap Monday,...
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Address:2570 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5T 3E4
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-604-637-6224
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
J. Press
J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own collection) makes George Bush's garb looks risqué in comparison. Expect to see pastel cross-stitch sweaters, plaid ties, and thick cotton...
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Address:262 York Street
New Haven CT 06511
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-202-772-1310
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-5:30 Sun: Closed
J. Press
J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own collection) makes George Bush's garb looks risqué in comparison. Expect to see pastel cross-stitch sweaters, plaid ties, and thick cotton...
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Address:7 East 44th Street
New York NY 10017
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-687-7642
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-6 Sun: Closed
J. Press
J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own collection) makes George Bush's garb looks risqué in comparison. Expect to see pastel cross-stitch sweaters, plaid ties, and thick cotton...
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Address:1801 L Street NW
Washington DC 20036
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-202-857-0120
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:30-6 Sun: Closed
J. Press
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J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own collection) makes George Bush's garb looks risqué in comparison. Expect to see pastel cross-stitch sweaters, plaid ties, and thick cotton...
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Address:82 Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-617-547-9886
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-5 Sun: Closed
Klaxon Howl
Reader Suggested: Klaxon Howl is Toronto's most unique menswear store to date. The warm, brick-and-wood "barrack" style environment contains carefully selected vintage military pieces from various countries and times gone by. Discover hip workwear labels and hard-to-find men's lines including Stone Island (Italy),...
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Address:
877 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-647-436-6628
Hours: Mon-Wed: 12-7 Thu-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Kokon To Zai
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Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most youthful) designers from London and Europe, the clothing and accessories represent the very cutting edge of fashion design. Color-drenched dresses in...
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Address:57 Greek Street
Lonon
W1D 3DX
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7434-1316
Kokon To Zai
Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most youthful) designers from London and Europe, the clothing and accessories represent the very cutting edge of fashion design. Color-drenched dresses in...
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Address:48 Rue Tiquetonne
75002 Paris
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 33-(0)1-42-36-92-41
Kokon To Zai
Some might say Kokon To Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most youthful) designers from London and Europe, the clothing and accessories represent the very cutting edge of fashion design. Color-drenched dresses in...
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Address:86 Golborne Road
London
W10 5P5
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-8960-3736
Kronkron
Reader Suggested: Kronkron is a store located in Reykjavik, Iceland, and carries brands such as Bernhard Wilhelm, Henrik Vibskov, Vivenne Westwood, Eley Kishimoto and more. They have a very good online store.
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Address:Laugavegi 63B
101 Reykjavik
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 354-562-8388
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10-6 Fri: 10-6:30 Sat: 10-5 Sun: Closed
Kuhlman
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Kuhlman is best described as New York flavor without New York fuss. The first thing to notice is the series of small, well-regarded New York and European clothing lines the store carries. The second thing is the aft area from which you can have custom clothing made or existing pieces reworked. The third thing to notice is that you can step...
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Address:
2419 1st Avenue
Seattle WA 98121
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-441-1999
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12-5
Lark
Reader Suggested: Lark has brands that are really hard to find like Yoshi Kondo and Frank Leder, and they also have heritage brands that are iconic in the countries they come from like Saint James, Barbour and Mackintosh. They launched their web-shop this summer so international customers can easily shop online.
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Address:2315 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5T 3C9
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 604 879 5275
Hours: Mon-Thur: 11-6pm Fri + Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 12-5pm
League of Lovers & Thieves
Reader Suggested: Two Toronto labels with a focus on sustainable design, Thieves and League of Lovers, have joined forces and opened League of Lovers & Thieves Boutique. As well as the two in house lines, they carry other labels and accessory designers, such as Ashley Watson, Carga, Velvet Leaf, and Mociun. They also feature rotating...
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Address:1156 Queen Street West
Toronto Ontario M6J 1J5
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-647-435-4880
Hours: Mon: 1-6 Tue-Fri: 1-8 Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6
Legion
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Legion is like no men's club LA has ever known. The lushly furnished and finished shop carries the type of men's clothing that was previously difficult if not impossible to find in The Southland. Mostly from New York and Europe, the lines are a bit darker and more brooding then your usual casual fare--T-shirts with less surf motifs,...
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Address:141 1/2 North Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90003
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-871-1900
Lileo
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Boutiques, almost by their very definition do not cater to everyone. Yet, between its massive size, its crowed stocking and its expert merchandising, it's the rare person in the key 18-35 demographic that wont find something of interest at Lileo. Denims ranges from the trendiest Aemican jeans to cult Japanese and Swedish brands. Sneakers...
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Address:55 Mill Street
Building 35
Toronto ON M5A 3C4
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-413-1410
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 11-6
Liste Rouge
As luck would have it, you can't afford the custom Escalade, and the build-to-order yacht, well, at least not this year. How about focusing on some more attainable, practical luxuries? The custom-made shirt from Liste Rouge for example. Men's button-down shirts are crudely sized to accommodate many body types and they usually fit...
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Address:138 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré F
75008 Paris
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 33-(0)1-43-59-45-68
Lord Willy's
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At Lord Willy's wearing a suit and tie is more an avenue for expression than a symbol of corporate conformity. Combining expert British tailoring with one-of-a-kind suitings and shirtings, the Lord Willy's look is both formal and fun at the same time. While the shop specializes on custom tailored suits and shirts, casual shoppers can...
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Address:223 Mott Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-680-8888
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sat: 12-7 Sun: Call Ahead
Louis Boston
Louis Boston is what department stores look like in heaven. The decades old high-end clothing retailer is one of the most innovative and interesting large stores you're likely to ever come across. The store is obsessed with collecting the best clothing and accessories from across the globe and they do an amazing job of it. The five floors...
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Address:234 Berkeley Street
Boston MA 02216
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-800-225-5135
Hours: Mon: 11-6 Tue-Wed: 10-6 Thu-Sat: 10-7 Sun: Closed
Luisa Via Roma
Luisa Via Roma is a super high-end multi brand shopping experience. This boutique is a little more than your regular mom-and-pop avant-garde boutique experience. Luisa Via Roma is somewhere that you could imagine that Lady Gaga might visit while in Rome. We can't promise that everything is in good taste but, while in Rome....
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Address:19/21 r Via Roma
50123 Florence
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: +39.055.90.64.116
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7:30pm Sun: 11-7
MAC
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In fashion, where fortunes turn on a dime, that a little boutique can persist for 20 years and stay every bit as relevant as it was when it opened is nothing short of remarkable. MAC has done just that and they've done it, as their name suggests, by seeking out Modern Appealing Clothing. The store, which seems to go on forever, carries an...
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Address:
387 Grove Street
San Francisco CA 94102
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-863-3011
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Maryam Nassir Zadeh
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Maryam Nassir Zadeh is a gallery like boutique just on the outskirts of the guided-tour heavy Lower East Side. The boutique/gallery offers a well-curated array of independent designers. Clothing for men and women hang adjacent to modernist sculpture, while tables of sculptural jewelry site alongside with vintage accessories and ephemera. You can...
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Address:123 Norfolk Street
New York NY 10002
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-673-6405
Matthew Izzo
Matthew Izzo is magazine spread shopping. The store has an uncanny knack for stocking the furniture, accessories and apparel that show up in magazine spreads from New York to LA. Clothing for men and women is generally casual and stylish. Swedish denim that's nearly impossible to find? The up-and-coming LA brand that was in Vogue last...
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Address:151 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19106
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-215-829-0606
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-5
Michalsky
Reader Suggested: Micheal Michalsky, former creative director of Adidas and responsible for developing the brand's Y3 and Stella McCartney collaborations - has opened his first eponymous flagship boutique.In a restored building from the end of the 19th century you can find the premiumline MICHALSKY and M-67 Michalsky Jeans for men...
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Address:Monbijouplatz 4
10178 Berlin
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: +49 (0) 30 28 04 08 88
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7pm Sat: 11-6pm Sun: Closed
Mientus
Reader Suggested: Mientus carries a wide range of men's clothes and accessories. The great thing about this store is that they carry mid-range to high-end brands. They seem to be a great example of stores that are focusing on men's needs exclusively. A great new market to be in.
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Address:Wilmersdorfer Strasse 73
10629 Berlin
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 49-(0)30-323-9077
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7pm Sun: Closed
Model Citizen
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"Your deserve a better (dressed) boyfriend"--it said on the window of Model Citizen. And we have to admit, they do make it pretty easy for you. The store is like a penicillin shot of cool. Pick an item, any item from a sparse collection of vintage T-shirts, vintage blazers with silk-screened graphics, clothing from small Canadian...
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Address:
279 Augusta Avenue
Toronto ON M5T 2M1
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-443-6632
Hours: Mon: By Appointment Tue-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-5
Muleh
Reader Suggested: A unique lifestyle store that mixes very cool furniture, fashion and art you don't find everywhere.
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Address:1831 14th Street NW
Washington DC 20009
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-202-667-3440
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5
Nag People
Reader Suggested: Edgy label and fashion shop, closely related to the Copenhagen Club Scene. Besides Nag's own brand the shop carries such as Annhagen and the new & hyped Copenhagen brand POP cph.
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Address:Silkegade 3
1113
Copenhagen
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: +45-3393-9317
Need Supply Co.
Reader Suggested: Locally owned denim boutique with friendly knowledgeable sales associates and buyers that bring in the best of new fashion. They carry brands you may already know about but are harder to find like Perks and Mini, Shades of Greige and Wildfox by Whitehorse Couture are mixed with local independent designers and high-end...
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Address:3010 West Cary Street
Richmond Virginia 23221
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-804-355-5880
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-6
New High (M)art
New High (M) art is one of the best stores in L.A. They carry some of the most avant-garde designers from around the country including New York favorites Face Projects and Bijules. We highly recommend New High (M)art.
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Address:1720 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-638-0271
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-10
Nida
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It's hard to find small stores in San Francisco that carry designer-with-a-capital-D clothing. Nida is one of a few such stores. The collection, drawing from Europe's finest, is impeccably selected and never lacking in the I-saw-it-in-Vogue-last-month department. The prices are worthy of the designers and the staff is very mellow--no...
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Address:
544 Hayes Street
San Francisco CA 94102
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-552-4670
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-7 Sun: 12-6
Nine Below
Reader Suggested: Nine Below has a great mix of Danish and French designers for both men and women. Designers such as Bruuns Bazaar, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Isabel Marant for women and Bruuns Bazaar and Nudie for men. There is also a great selection of accessories, shoes and handbags by Black Lily, Becksondergard, and Bruuns Bazaar.
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Address:Tsakalof 16
10673 Athens
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 30-210-3625668
Nine Below
Reader Suggested: Nine Below has a great mix of Danish and French designers for both men and women. Designers such as Bruuns Bazaar, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Isabel Marant for women and Bruuns Bazaar and Nudie for men. There is also a great selection of accessories, shoes and handbags by Black Lily, Becksondergard, and Bruuns Bazaar.
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Address:Sinopis 3
11527 Athens
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 30-210-777-8475
No. 8b
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For some time, the rack or two of menswear inside Project No. 8 has been a source of some of the most considered yet creative men's clothing in New York. From these relatively humble beginnings came No. 8b, the Project No. 8 team's ambitious standalone men's boutique. The designers represented at the shop share an almost obsessive...
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Address:38 Orchard Street
New York NY 10002
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 212-925-5599
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6
Nomad
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If you thought streetwear was all sneakers, shirts and jeans, your information is out of date. Streetwear has long gone upscale and Nomad (the less sporty neighbor to Goodfoot) is proof positive of just how far it has come. The severe space with concrete floors, high ceilings and clothing and shoes lined up on the periphery reminds us of those...
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Address:431 Richmond Street West
Toronto ON M5V 1X9
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-682-1107
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Nom de Guerre
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A black staircase leading to a desolate hallway, concrete floors, red bunker lights--with all the care taken to Nom de Guerre's styling it'd be all to easy for the actual product to disappoint. Thankfully, that's not the case. The pomp and circumstance sets the scene perfectly for sharp men's clothing. Clothing includes...
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Address:640 Broadway
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-253-2891
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7
Oak
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The best clothing shops are really good filters. It's one thing to seek out and stock the hippest labels. It's another thing entirely to irreverently edit these lines to find those handful of pieces that are both stylish and versatile, today and next year. And that's what Oak does. First to go are impractical colors--maybe 75%...
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Address:208 North 8th Street
Brooklyn NY 11211
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-782-0521
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 1-7 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-6
Oak
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The best clothing shops are really good filters. It's one thing to seek out and stock the hippest labels. It's another thing entirely to irreverently edit these lines to find those handful of pieces that are both stylish and versatile, today and next year. And that's what Oak does. First to go are impractical colors--maybe 75% of...
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Address:28 Bond Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Odin
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For the type of man that's not content to wear whatever T-shirt and jean that's around, the type that wants every aspect of their wardrobe to be distinctive without appearing like they're trying too hard, Odin is a must-stop. Clothing is casual and edgy. Button-down shirts come in interesting fabric blends, hip cuts, or elegant...
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Address:328 East 11th Street
New York NY 10003
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-475-0666
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-9 Sun: 12-8
Odin
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For the type of man that's not content to wear whatever T-shirt and jean that's around, the type that wants every aspect of their wardrobe to be distinctive without appearing like they're trying too hard, Odin is a must-stop. Clothing is casual and edgy. Button-down shirts come in interesting fabric blends, hip cuts, or elegant...
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Address:199 Lafayette Street
New York NY 10003
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-966-0026
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-7
Opening Ceremony
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When we think clothing boutique and New York a store like Opening Ceremony is what we have in mind. The store is hip and worldy, avant-garde but approachable, artful and industrial. The large, long space, complete with a loft area contains a collection of hip, chic clothing the likes of which you're not going to see very often. The...
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Address:35 Howard Street
New York NY 10013
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-219-2688
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-7
Opening Ceremony
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When we think clothing boutique and New York a store like Opening Ceremony is what we have in mind. The store is hip and worldy, avant-garde but approachable, artful and industrial. The shop contains a collection of hip, chic clothing the likes of which you're not going to see very often. The store focuses on introducing the best...
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Address:451 North La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-310-652-1120
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10-6
Our Legacy
Reader Suggested: Our Legacy is one of the most exciting brands we've come across in the last few years. Swedish designers and co-founders Cristopher Nying and Jockum Hallin "redefine the classic men´s wardrobe in a light and comfortable manner, a well dressed contemporary look made to appear thrown together in a perfectly...
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Address:Krukmakargatan 26
11851 Stockholm
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: +46 73 39 99 556
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-6:30 Sat: 11-5pm Sun: 12-4pm
Parts & Labour
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It's amazing what it's possible to create, with the right parts and some labor. Oh yeah, talent helps too. Parts & Labour is a showcase of what's possible. Drawing completely from talented local artists and designers, the store brings together a fresh and funky selection of clothing, accessories, housewares and other random...
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Address:1604 South Congress Avenue
Austin TX 78704
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-512-325-1648
Hours: Mon: 12-10 Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 12-10
Penelope's
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A shop that looks a bit folksy at first glance turns out to be quite the stylish outpost. Whether browsing women's clothing, men's clothing or home stuff expect to find a expertly edited selection of stylish, if low key, finds from The States and Europe.
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Address:1913 West Division Street
Chicago IL 60622
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-395-2351
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Reborn
Reader Suggested: Great selection of cutting edge fashion. Top international collections like Raf Simons, Preen and Henrik Vibskov, cool streetwear from Acne, Surface to Air and Pleasure Principal and Montreal based labels like Complex Geometries and Rad Hourani.
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Address:231 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest Suite 100
Suite 100
Montréal QC H2Y 2A2
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-514-499-8549
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-5 Thu-Fri: 11-8 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-6
Relish
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One of the fundamental jobs of a good clothing boutique is to filter and tailor the world's best fashions for local audiences. For the DC area, Relish does the job with aplomb. The dramatic, two level space, picks and chooses from a variety of high end European brands, presenting customers with a look that is sophisticated, elegant and...
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Address:3312 Cady's Alley NW
Washington DC 20007
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-202-333-5343
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed
Rick Owens
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If ever clothes wanted--even needed--such dramatic and sensual presentation, the clothing designed by Rick Owens are it. The soaring ceilings, the opulent drapery, the towering mirrors and the awe-inspiring smoke wall provide a fitting environment for Owens' brand of avant-garde fashion. The aesthetic is what Owens himself calls...
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Address:250 Hudson Street
New York NY 10013
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-627-7222
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6
Robin Richman
Other than a giant hanging ball of tumbleweed, Robin Richman looks like any other boutique in the boutique-laden neighborhood. So how are you supposed to know that inside are some of the most interesting and artful clothes in all of Chicago. Robin Richman collects avant-garde designers like they're commemorative plates, bringing...
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Address:2108 North Damen Avenue
Chicago IL 60647
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-278-6150
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-6pm Sun: 12-5pm
Roden Gray
Reader Suggested: Roden Gray is the newest addition to the ever growing historic Gastown area of Vancouver. Roden Gray specializes in brands catering to the niche high-end market such as, Comme des Garcons, Filson, Nice Collective, W+H, Wings & Horns.
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Address:231 Cambie
Vancouver BC V6B 5A4
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-604-689-7302
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5
Scout
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If you need elaborate displays, too-cool-for-school salespeople and obnoxiously loud rap music to create a "hip" clothing store, you're doing something wrong. Here's an idea--let the clothes do the talking. Witness Scout. One long, narrow store. One side women's, the other side men's (praise Jesus). A selection...
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Address:1646 North Cherokee Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90028
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-658-8684
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-7
Sefton
Reader Suggested: Sitting opposite each other on Upper street, Sefton Womens and Menswear boutiques are a breath of fresh air as the high street begins to take over Islington . . . Cool, quirky and stylish, these twin shops stock the best designers from Westwood to Philip Lim and Rykiel to Costume National..great Acne section also!
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Address:196 Upper Street
London
N1 1RQ
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)20-7226-7076
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:30 Thu-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: 12-6
Seize Sur Vingt
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You can easily pay hundreds of dollars for a men's shirt made from a well-known designer, and for that price what do you get? A nice looking shirt that sort of fits you. For about the same price, New York atelier Seize sur Vingt will custom make you a shirt, designed to your specifications using gorgeous, high quality fabrics (though there...
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Address:243 Elizabeth Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-343-0476
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Self Edge
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The phrase Self Edge might not mean anything to the average person, but to the denim aficionado it's like a secret password into a world where shuttle looms and indigo dye, warp and weft are points of discussion. Self Edge is the origin of the term "selvage" which refers to denim typically woven on narrower looms, that are then...
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Address:714 Valencia Street
San Francisco CA 94110
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-558-0658
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7pm Sun 12-5pm
Self Edge
The phrase Self Edge might not mean anything to the average person, but to the denim aficionado it's like a secret password into a world where shuttle looms and indigo dye, warp and weft are points of discussion. Self Edge is the origin of the term "selvage" which refers to denim typically woven on narrower looms, that are then...
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Address:157 Orchard Street
Manhatten NY 10002
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-388-0079
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-7pm
Service Menswear
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Service Menswear does justice to its utilitarian name. The men's clothing store has among the best ratios of pretense to coolness we've seen. The store humbly presents men with laidback, stylish look. T-shirts, shorts and smart accessories fill the shop, with a mixture of new and vintage goods. The brands include established and up...
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Address:1400 South Congress Avenue Suite A160
Austin TX 78704
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-512-447-7600
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-7
Seven
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Seven has an uncanny ability to find designers that march to the beat of their own drum. From Belgium and Japan, Germany and New York, they find creations that pay little attention to the trends and looks of the season. Some pieces scream: white nylons with a green stripe or a sweater dress knit to resemble a giant box of fries. Other pieces...
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Address:110 Mercer Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-646-654-0156
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-7
Sherman Pickey
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So you're supposed to play tennis with the girls at the club this afternoon and you don't have a thing to wear. Don't worry, Sherman Pickey is here for you. The store is preppy chic through and through. Think pastel colors, dainty prints, and cool plaids. For women, there are sweaters, polo shirts and hip beach bags. For men,...
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Address:1647 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington DC 20007
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-202-333-4212
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5
Sid Mashburn
Sid Mashburn is a service-oriented menswear boutique.They focus on business suits and ties with a Scandinavian feel. Sid Mashburn has enjoyed a lot of recent press from The New York Times, GQ Magazine, and he himself was voted one of the 10 most stylist men in America for 2009.
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Address:1198 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta GA 30318
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 404-350-7135
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-6:30 Sun: Closed
South Willard
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The first time we walked into South Willard we walked right out. After all, faced with all this style and elegance in Los Angeles, is it at all surprising that we had to check the street signs and "actors" at the nearby café to confirm our location? A mix of hard-to-find local and international designers, South Willard carries simple...
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Address:8038 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-653-6153
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-6
Steinberg & Sons
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Look at all hip, funky dressed people in the neighborhood. Then go to Steinberg & Sons to see where they buy their clothes. For men: cool T-shirts, comfortable pants, button down shirts with bright patterns and hip blazers. For women: adorable dresses, stylish tops, cutesy flats and more. For all: a low-key, artful environment (sharing a...
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Address:4712 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-660-0294
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-7
Stel's
Reader Suggested: Very friendly and relaxing shopping atmosphere. Located at the heart of Boston's fanciest street. Carries the most interesting and stylish clothing lines from all around the world. Stel's is my favorite shop in Boston, and I pretty much only shop there. If you have good taste for clothes, you will like what...
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Address:334 Newbury Street
Boston MA 02115
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-617-262-3348
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-7 Thu: 11-8 Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-6
Steven Alan
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From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian men's button down shirts. Now we have a full lifestyle collection encompassing men's and women's clothing and accessories, including...
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Address:229 Elizabeth Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-226-7482
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-7 Sun: 12-6
Steven Alan
From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian men's button down shirts. Now we have a full lifestyle collection encompassing men's and women's clothing and accessories, including...
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Address:69 8th Avenue
New York NY 10014
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-242-2677
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11:30-7 Thu: 11:30-8 Fri-Sat: 11:30-7 Sun: 12-6
Steven Alan Annex
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Everything is, generally, stylish at Steven Alan Annex. The general store of chic stocks men's and women's clothing and accessories, along with home products and an apothecary. As any proper general store would, Steven Alan carries clothing for all occasions. There are plenty of nice jeans, funky T-shirts, and pretty tops, along...
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Address:103 Franklin Street
New York NY 10013
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-334-0692
Hours: Mon-Wed: 12-7 Thu: 12-8 Fri-Sun: 12-7
Steven Alan Outlet
From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian men's button down shirts. Now we have a full lifestyle collection encompassing men's and women's clothing and accessories, including...
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Address:465 Amsterdam Avenue
New York NY 10024
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-595-8451
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6
Stuart & Wright
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Having spent several years at Steven Alan, Alec Stuart & Celeste Wright know stylish, casual dressing all too well. With Stuart & Wright they bring the aesthetic to Brooklyn. In a warm, wood-paneled space are a host of high-quality, high-end casual lines, mostly from Europe and New York. The selection, consisting of cozy wool dresses...
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Address:85 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11217
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-797-0011
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6
Studio Deluxe
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Studio Deluxe is proof positive that luxury need not only appear in fancy dresses and tailored suits. The boutique is stocked with street-ready wares that are luxurious in their own way. Men's pants come in textured wools, while blazers are adorned with vintage buttons. Jeans are made of raw selvage denim. Sweaters and polo shirt are...
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Address:
793 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1G1
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-603-3704
Hours: Mon-Wed: 12-7 Thu-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6
Styleserver
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Between the elegance of France, the flamboyance of Italy and the edginess of Belgium, Germany gets left behind in the European fashion conversation. German fashion is now a mixture of minimalist practicality one would expect coupled with creative, arty ideas emergency out of post Berlin Wall Germany. Nowhere is this vibrant fashion scene better...
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Address:Oderberger Strausse 49
10435 Berlin
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Sugarcube
Reader Suggested: Sugarcube is a go-to shop for fashion, both vintage and contemporary for men and women. Lines such such as A.P.C., Steven Alan, Saja and Bing Bang Jewelry among many others from the US and Europe are curated with impeccable care and vision. The environment is a mix of industrial and lodge reflecting Old City Philadelphia...
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Address:124 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19106
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-215-238-0825
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5
Tauk
Reader Suggested: This shop is located in the center of montauk. It's got a relaxed beach vibe with the surfer or artist in mind. They carry mens, womens and childrens clothing, home furnishings, jewelry, art and eclectic mix of vintage. It's a seasonal shop so they are only open from spring to fall.
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Address:54 South Erie Avenue
Montauk NY 11954
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-631-668-3686
The Archive
Reader Suggested: This store is one of GQ's top 100 (men's) stores in the US.
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Address:317 Sutter Street
San Francisco CA 94108
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-391-5550
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-6:30 Sun: Closed
The Hunter Berlin
Reader Suggested: This store is the best I ever seen in Berlin. This store opened just about three month ago. They sell clothing, shoes and accessories from fresh and up-coming designers.
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Address:Winsstrasse 42
10405 Berlin
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 49-(0)30-30-344-093
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-8pm Sun: Closed
The Kids Are Alright
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If the kids aren't alright, they'll be just fine after picking up a few things from The Kids Are Alright. The quirky boutique offers a collection of hip, casual clothing for men and women alongside colorful jewelry, cute shoes and the like. The clothing combines the best of Los Angeles designers, with smaller brands from New York,...
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Address:2201 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90026
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-213-413-4014
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5
TNT Man
Reader Suggested: Junya, Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Comme des Garcons. You have to check it out the next time you are in TO!
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Address:Hazelton Lanes
55 Avenue Road
Toronto ON M5R 3R9
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-975-1960
Très Bien
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Très Bien indeed. Who knew a shop first opened in southern Sweden could become HQ for promising young designers in Europe? Situated close to the young designer hotbeds of Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin, the store finds designs bursting with creativity and energy. Men can find spot on graphic T-shirts and colorful footwear. Women can find arty...
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Address:Karlsgatan 10
252 24 Helsingborg
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 46-(0)42-13-00-32
Très Bien
Très Bien indeed. Who knew a shop first opened in southern Sweden could become HQ for promising young designers in Europe? Situated close to the young designer hotbeds of Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin, the store finds designs bursting with creativity and energy. Men can find spot on graphic T-shirts and colorful footwear. Women can find arty...
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Address:Friisgatan 14
211 46 Malmö
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Two See
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Where does all that dynamic, creative fashion taught at Central St. Martins and presented at London Fashion Week go anyway? Two See, for one, is where. A fervent supporter of the young and upcoming fashion designer, most of the labels wont be recognized by all but the most dedicated of fashion followers. Yet, the talent and creativity of the...
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Address:21 Fouberts Place
London
W1F 7QE
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7494-3813
U&I
Reader Suggested: Beautiful boutique housed in a century-old building in the heart of the Plateau area of Montreal. The store is an exciting and eclectic mix European, Japanese and American designers and brands like Junya Watanabe, Mihara Yasuhiro, Engineered Garments, Vivienne Westwood, Phillip Lim, CDG wallets, parfum and PLAY, Luella,...
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Address:3650 St. Laurent Boulevard
Montréal Quebec H2X 2V4
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-514-844-8788
Una Mae's
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Una Mae's is purveyor of casual Los Angeles style, past and present. In a city of $200 jeans and $150 vintage band T-shirts, the store offers stylish, laid-back fare at affordable prices. The new items include polo shirts and button downs for men, cute dresses, tops and T-shirts for women and jeans for all. On the vintage side are a...
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Address:4651 Kingswell Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-662-6137
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-6
Underdog East
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Even among independently owned boutiques, there are those that do multi-million dollar buildouts in SoHo and then there are shops like Underdog East which lease a small space on a quiet block and do what they do away from the bright lights. What Underdog East does is put together tiny New York and Brooklyn talents with internationally...
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Address:117 East 7th Street
New York NY 10009
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-388-0560
Unis
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If there's anything we can learn from Unis, it's to respect the fundamentals, the classics. Whatever the trends of the season, Unis produces a collection of men's clothing with the quality construction and understated style to be wearable years later. Name the classics and Unis has done its version: the black 3-button suit, the...
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Address:226 Elizabeth Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-431-5533
un|steady
un|steady boutique is a place we can imagine skaters and surfers shopping when they feel like getting out of board shorts and T-shirts. The clothing for men and women is still laid back and casual, but with a bit of extra care and craftsmanship. Cords and cargo pants come with funky buttons and detailing. Jeans are made from premium denim and...
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Address:744 8th Ave
Suite 106A
San Diego CA 92101
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-619-446-6828
Vertice
Reader Suggested: One of London's hidden gems. Based over 2 floors, the store has a wide and varied collection of designers from around the world. Downstairs is a mix of dark avant-garde labels, most of which the store was the first to bring to the UK such as Attachment, the Viridi-Anne, Juun J, Label Under Construction, Julius,...
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Address:16 South Molton Street
London
W1K 5QS
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7408-2031
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:15 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6:15 Sun: Closed
Welcome Hunters
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Thanks to Welcome Hunters those looking for the multitude of young, fresh, often daring design coming out of the many corners of the world can stop hunting and commence with the gathering. How to describe the aesthetic--crazy club kid meets intellectual art student perhaps? If that doesn't do the trick it's probably because it's...
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Address:451 Gin Ling Way
Los Angeles CA 90012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-213-687-9905
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 12-7
Wertvoll
Reader Suggested: Wertvoll is your ecological destination in the heart of Berlin. This store only stocks Fair Trade brands and sells sustainable fashion and products. All their brands are either ecological, handmade or recycled. Wertvoll is not your liberal arts teachers style eco-friendly wear they actually have really great fashions in...
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Address:Marienburger Strasse 39
10405 Berlin
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 030-255 677 26
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-8pm Sat: 10-6pm Sun: Closed
Winn Perry
Reader Suggested: Winn Perry is a great men's store for classic pieces as well as classic items redefined in contemporary terms. Also, Winn Perry has an in-house custom clothier, Dutchess.
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Address:2505 SE 11th Avenue
Suite 102
Portland Oregon 97202
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-503-922-1298
Hours: Mon: By Appointment Tue-Sat: 10-6 Sun: By Appointment
Wish
Reader Suggested: Wish, a boutique in Atlanta, Georgia, just reopened its doors under new ownership and a huge remodel. The store is housed in a Carnaige library and pays homage to that by the use of books in their shoe gallery and by using library cards inside books for gift certificates. The architectural integrity of the building has...
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Address:447 Moreland Avenue NE
Atlanta GA 30307
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-404-880-0402
WOK
Reader Suggested: Wok store carries most of the brands that I like; the staff is very nice and almost every month there are exhibitions from independent artists.
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Address:Viale Col Di Lana 5a
20136 Milan
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 39-(0)2-89829700
