CITY THREAD

[Anonymous No.10126019]

Post the city you live in and your 3 favourite stores

[Anonymous No.10126026]

>Brisbane
1) Apartment
2) The Outpost
3) Ben's Burgers (not fashion but fuck you I like burgers)

[Anonymous No.10126382]

São paulo
mosh
garage 17
maze

[Anonymous No.10126390]

Perth
1. Concept Music
2. The Butcher Shop
3. El Dorado

[Anonymous No.10126391]

Toronto
Holt Renfrew
J&O
TNT

[Anonymous No.10126932]

>Novi Sad
none,i buy my stuff in Vienna

[Anonymous No.10126983]

Rio de Janeiro
I usually buy things online.

[Anonymous No.10126987]

New Orleans
Online shopping this town is shite

[Anonymous No.10127072]

San Francisco

Barneys
Uniqlo
No other favorite comes to mind. Possibly because no money.

[Anonymous No.10127083]

Melbourne
Coles
MJ Bale
Muji

[Patrick Bateman !!eZg4ZGkAk6j No.10127084]

>>10126019
Washington, D.C.

Online stores are tops. There are some cute boutiques in Georgetown and a decent amount of tailors, but honestly you can't beat the price of just buying shit online.

[Anonymous No.10127197]

Nyc

Saint Laurent
Rags a go go
10 ft single

[Anonymous No.10127240]

Indianapolis

online
online
online
I live in the middle of bumfuck nowhere and no one knows how to dress so no good stores

[Anonymous No.10127358]

>>10127240
Too true, fuck 317 man.

[Anonymous No.10127411]

>>10126019
Berlin - Germany
no
good
store

everything is shit here. i'm dressed by the internet

[Anonymous No.10127575]

>>10126019
NYC
1.Rick Owens
2.Barneys
3.Rags

[Anonymous No.10127584]

>>10127411
Kill yourself.

[Anonymous No.10127611]

Chicago
Clothes:
-Steven Allen
-Haberdash
-Yohji store
Other:
-Selected Works (bookstore)
-Big Star (Ethnique food)
-Tortoise Club (Burgers)
-Eataly for italian food
-Same day cafe for juices
-Stan's donuts for coffee

[Anonymous No.10127664]

Wichita KS
>Grocery Store
>Liquor Store
>Gun Store

HELP

[Anonymous No.10127676]

columbus

clothes online
kafe kerouac for coffee
tobacco international for free alch delivery

[Anonymous No.10127715]

>>10127664
>>10127676
>>10127240
How did you even get into being effay in such .... Quaint places

[Anonymous No.10127722]

>>10127715
osu is a school of 40000+ and has either the highest percentage or highest quantity of rich chinese exchange students in the country. its not exactly your typical midwestern school.

[Anonymous No.10127730]

Boringtown (Toluca)

>Liquor Store
>Bus Terminal to go to CDMX and buy clothes
>Tobacco Store

this place is so thirdworld it hurts to akncowledge it

[Anonymous No.10127734]

Gainesville, FL

Not much here in terms of clothing so I shop mostly online but...
Flashbacks thrift store
Hear Again Music and Movies (uh, I have a graphic tee from them)
...Ward's Supermarket
yeah.

[Anonymous No.10127742]

>>10127715
I'm not from there, I moved here for a job.

[Anonymous No.10129038]

>>10126019
I live in Portland Oregon.

I like the north face store
I like Hollywood Babylon, a vintage store
and I like she bop, the female friendly sex store that was actually super helpful to a straight obviously lonely guy looking for a nice prostate massager (me)


these goddamn californians have ruined everything I'm fucking out of here fuck portland

[Anonymous No.10129039]

>>10127734
gainsville.

rough, sorry bud

[Anonymous No.10129052]

>>10129038
>female friendly sex store that was actually super helpful to a straight obviously lonely guy looking for a nice prostate massager (me)
I'm sorry, what?

[Anonymous No.10129068]

>>10129052
Their whole mission is to be like a non-scuzzy sex shop a woman can feel comfortable going to to get a dildo or vibrator or something, which I get I think that's a huge market that goes untapped so I get it.

They're all super professional and know about the stuff they sell and care and use and shit, so I went in asking for a prostate massager and when I was browsing they totally gaveme all the info I'd need and directed me to the right one for me, thanked me for my business and stuff. I was impressed, it wasn't full of old pervy greasy dudes like my past sex shop experiences and it was reasonably priced.

great shop, if you're ever in portland and in the market for sex toys you should go for it.

[Anonymous No.10129095]

chicago

really just shop at barneys tbh

[Anonymous No.10129404]

>>10126019

[Anonymous No.10129637]

>>10127715
I realized a year ago that people here dressed utter shit, even by normie standards (literally walmart ss/11 collection) and I decided that looking like shit wasn't that enjoyable

[Anonymous No.10130252]

San Diego

Sadly every store here is shit.

[Anonymous No.10130293]

Toronto
1. Nomad
2. Haven
3. Livestock

[Anonymous No.10130331]

Auckland
In no order
1. Zambesi
2. Area 51
3. AS colour lol

[Anonymous No.10130392]

>>10130331
>AS colour
Man their Tee's are so nice and so cheap. The staple tee fits me perfectly, probably the best fitting Tshirt I've ever owned

[Anonymous No.10130407]

>>10130331
AS colour is actually amazing for basics I love that we have it. Area 51 though is so overpriced it's ridiculous, i'm usually okay with NZ pricing but when the clothes are so basic I don't see the point.

Also Fabric has better stock than Zambesi but Zambesi's own clothing line has some strokes of genius so I think it's the best store, unless you count consignment which gets better clothes in than any retail shop.

[Anonymous No.10130416]

>>10130407
I actually forgot about fabric, and yea agreed that area 51 is ridiculously overpriced
also SGC is pretty cool
>unless you count consignment which gets better clothes in than any retail shop.
???

[Anonymous No.10130419]

nashville
-nordstrom
-???
-???
this city blows

[Anonymous No.10130430]

>>10130416
NZ second hand shops (consignment) are surprisingly good is all

[Anonymous No.10130434]

Dallas

1. I order
2. my shit
3. online

[Anonymous No.10130452]

perth
1. good sammy's
2. Centro Mirrabooka
3. Big W

[Anonymous No.10130458]

Prague

hic sunt leones

[Anonymous No.10130469]

>>10130407
I agree, in general the premiums on most international labels in New Zealand is ridiculous, which is why it;s a good idea familiarising with the local (exceptional) talent, because they are MUCH more reasonable price wise.

And definitely, Fabric is so much more better composed than Zambesi, or store history wise, maybe any shop in New Zealand.

The shop is approximately 12 years old (i think establish in 2003) and has done everything from Pre-Theory helmut-lang, to early Undercover, early Visvim, Junya, pre-renzo roso MMM, etc, just sick history- talk to the dudes in store.
They are also way more dedicated to actually developing like a store culture, opposed to Zambesi which is probably just attempting "edgyness incarnate" (and sucking).

Zambesi's mainline is utter trash.

Anyway;

1. TÜR
2. Fabric
3. SCOTTIES

SGC is really fucking bad too.
Consignment shops in Auckland are not that great- at all.

[Anonymous No.10130486]

Detroit

Louis Vuitton
Shinola
Neiman Marcus

[Anonymous No.10130498]

>>10126019
Taipei, Taiwan. 711, family mart, and uniqlo

[Anonymous No.10130504]

>>10130469
I've found all the brands you listed from fabric and more in consignment so I don't know what you're talking about. Zambesi mainline has solid pieces outside of shitty graphic tees and suit wear, but it is priced at least 2x higher than it has any right to be.

Also shoutouts to Dada Boutique in dunedin for stocking Walter Van Beirendonck, never expected to see that in New Zealand.

[10129038 No.10130510]

Check out machus

[Anonymous No.10130514]

<<10129038

Check out machus

[Anonymous No.10130516]

>>10129038

Check out machus

[Anonymous No.10130518]

>>10130504
You've never found pre-theory HL or pre-renzo roso MMM in a Auckland consignment store.

The difference between what I'm saying about Fabric and what you're saying about Fabric is that Fabric introduced these objects to the market in Auckland about a decade ago (when it was still okay (not peak, still rad though))

What's funny is that you're not recognising that the Zambesi's market model is something like ripping the pattern straight off the same stock of international designers that they stock, using worse fabrics and less skilled labour to produce the knock-offs and then selling them at lower price points.

At this point it's little more than some sort of buffer between Rick's mountain suiting and contemporary Acne.

What is impressive about Zambesi (as of late) is the Bernhard Willhelm stuff.

Pretty much shits on all the other stock (aside from the Rick)

[Anonymous No.10130519]

>>10130469
>it;s a good idea familiarising with the local (exceptional) talent
Can you recommend some? I really want to get more into the New Zealand fashion scene and I feel like getting to know local designers / labels would be a good start

I also just kinda want to support locals

[Anonymous No.10130528]

>>10130519
TÜR

Home to one of the most talented clothing makers in auckland and can make you a coat that rivals something Maurizo Altieri would have made.

And a man who operates a loom and weaves unparalleled textiles from the best yarn avaliable on the market.

Just go in and talk to them.

Google it, Lela is also pretty sick, I like the TÜR dudes more though

[Anonymous No.10130533]

>>10130518
Dude I'm not saying I think Zambesi is great but I think their clothes are well tailored and easily wearable. It sounds like we have very different tastes though so I'm not really gonna argue the finer details.

[Anonymous No.10130539]

Texas
Gamestop
Walmart
Rick Owens. Com

[Anonymous No.10130540]

>>10130528
Kind of off topic but I'm gonna ask you anyway cause you seem pretty knowledgable

Is Zambezi the only place in NZ to cop Rick?

[Anonymous No.10130541]

>>10130528
By Lela you mean Lela Jacobs right? Because she's definitely my favourite designer coming out of NZ right now.

[Anonymous No.10130542]

>>10130533
You don't know the finer details.

But I agree, i think how we catagorise the value of a stockist is different.

I just don't think Zambesi introduces anything compelling, especially when there are active companies (who they are trying to ape) that do it much better at actually more reasonable price points (if we don't consider the NZ market price points)

[Anonymous No.10130546]

>>10130542
I just never said they were compelling, just that they were technically capable of making clothes that I could see myself wearing, and as someone who makes clothing I feel I do have some say in giving opinion on the actual quality of construction.

[Anonymous No.10130550]

San Diego

Y-3 La Jolla

The only kind of cool store in San Diego.

[Anonymous No.10130556]

>>10130540
There's also PLUME in Dunedin.

Okay, this is how stockists, or stores in general work.

Because the Auckland market is so small a store CAN'T afford to compete for the same designer.

Like, let's ask "why doesn't Fabric stock Rick, or operate like Zambesi?"
Because Fabric has produced a certain store image that's kind of like, Heritage/Japanese street wear and if they were to attempt Zambesi's "Dark fashion" they would have to try and overcome 20+ years of "Dark fashion" cred which Zambesi has accrued.

And as Rick fits Zambesi's image more than Fabric's they can't afford that commercial risk, because as a competitor they are unlikely to succeed (in that it doesn't really fit the store image AND Zambesi has massive "Dark fashion/Rick" cred on them).

It's a lot of commercial strategy but that's why usually only a single store will stock a single international dude (the stores can't afford to compete)

Actually, interestingly enough, recently The Shelter in Ponsonby tried stocking MMM, they were more or less beaten out of the brand when they realised Zambesi already had such a lock and couldn't compete

The reason why PLUME can get away with it is because they're the only stockists in the South Island AND that's because the Zambesi owner and Plume owner are sisters.

Anything seems confusing please feel free to ask.

>>10130541
Yeah, she's okay-
Uhh, a lot of the "Sourced 100% from New Zealand" shit is actually not true... and TÜR does what she does better anyway I think.

[Anonymous No.10130563]

>>10130546
Nah, I think you're full of shit and are just posturing.

I mean, what are you trying to achieve right now? You just sound like a massive pussy.
Say something critical or shut up.

[Anonymous No.10130569]

Cardiff

Hobos
CFQ
City Surf bc skater

[Anonymous No.10130571]

>>10130556
OH (sorry for the spam) but maybe compare how in Melbourne there will be 3-4 different stockists of Rick within a 1-2km radius.

That's because the market can sustain that level of commercial consumption and competition and there is enough diversity in what Rick produces each season and what the stockists (buyers) can pick and choose to distinctly differentiate themselves from one another even with the same collection.

It's also important to consider, the clothing culture and disposiable income in Melbourne in compaison to that in Auckland...
Just general economic concerns and how they compare etc...

Loads of weird analytics blahh blah

[Anonymous No.10130574]

>>10130556
thanks dude that actually cleared things up a lot for me

I think ima wait till Zambesi has a dece sale and get me some ramones :3

[Anonymous No.10130580]

>>10130563
I just don't understand your anger towards a brand which makes ultimately, well made basic clothing, sure it's vastly overpriced but what exactly about their style is so bad?

[Anonymous No.10130581]

San Francisco

unionmade
allsaints
maas & stacks

[Anonymous No.10130586]

>>10130574
you're going to get teased for days homie, Zambesi are professional baiters.

look on international venues, learn how to use proxies, and save some dosh.

...Also they have new management and it sucks dick (it was never that great but now it's like UTTER fucking shit)

>>10130580
I don't know why you assume this is anger and not an educated opinion from real life experiences over the last five years?
It feels like shit
It's expensive
It's made like shit
It's ripping off and trying to push dudes out of the market who deserve the space much more
the customer service is ass
they're not particularly knowledgeable staff

I think it's abundantly clear that I am NOT a Zambesi consumer- and I've voiced that.

[Anonymous No.10130601]

>>10130516
my friend works there, they're shit I don't wanna support it

[Anonymous No.10130614]

>>10130586
true that about Zambesi, I've only been in there once and I guess they took me somewhat seriously cause I was wearing Raf, and I did talk to one of the staff about his ramones that he was wearing, he seemed pretty obnoxious but idk

I did check out PLUME tho and they said they're gonna have an online store coming soon so that could also be an option

[Anonymous No.10130628]

>>10130614
I come in pretty low key shit and just greet the staff. On the few occassions where conversation has somehow been startled it's been painstakingly underwhelming.

Pretty weird to strike up convo about shoes though, weird how he didn't reciprocate. Don't give them money.

[Anonymous No.10130654]

>>10130628
yea it wasn't really a conversation
>looking through clothes
>"you okay there?"
>"yea thanks, just browsing, actually I did notice your Ramones and was wondering if there'll be any coming in stock any time soon?"
Can't really remember what was said after that tbh He said something along the lines of "no idea sorry"

[Anonymous No.10130662]

>>10130654
God for a high-end store that's unacceptably bad, I've never been since all I hear from people is how poor a job they do.

[Anonymous No.10130665]

>>10130662
it probably wasn't as bad as i've made it out to be, he did ask for my details and said they can contact me when they do come in

[Anonymous No.10131019]

>>10127611
Thanks for making me feel like a poor shmuk by listing the most expensive stores here...sincerely, a now feeling poor anon from Chicago

[beast !CgBzjY4ZZE No.10131039]

ny,ny

DSM NY
Labor Skateshop
DQM

[Anonymous No.10131055]

>>10127611
big star for "ethnic food"
it's just fucking tacos dude

eataly isn't all that great for italian food, but i do admit it is a great place to bring a date and people watch, maybe have some drinks and apps and browse around at all the eye candy

[Anonymous No.10131080]

>>10130654
aucklander here, I think I know the guy you're talking about (if you are that is, talking about zambesi, tyler st.) He gives somewhat an unfriendly vibe and I can vouch for that.

They do help me, in that sense.. such as taking down my details and txting when sales/promos are available but for a high-end store its horrendus.

One lady is really awesome though had a solid 10 minute conversation to her about Raf.

I remember asking something once about when new stock of blah is coming and the dude literally rolled his eyes and said "ehhh not till like october, BUT ANYWAYS, this is still available.." *points*

[Anonymous No.10131224]

>>10131055
tbf big star is p fucking good
but yeah it's just tacos

[Anonymous No.10131226]

>>10127611
mana is good on west division

[Anonymous No.10132777]

>>10131080
>dude literally rolled his eyes and said "ehhh not till like october, BUT ANYWAYS, this is still available.." *points*
lol

[Anonymous No.10134109]

>>10126019
Mexico City

none, all of them are pleb tier i mostly shop online, H&M if I need some basics

[Anonymous No.10134170]

Toronto
1. Winners
2. Value Village
3. Shoppers Drug Mart

Shoppers tho... I go in for face cream, and leave with three bags of chips and a bunch of previous-holiday chocolates.

I'm trying to upgrade my shopping habits, but it's hard to break old habits. I fucking love paying low $$ for otherwise pricey stuff.

[Anonymous No.10134590]

Toronto:
1. Black Market
2. Black Market
3. Black Market

>>10134170
those stores suck for men's clothing (especially for non-old men)
>>10126391
ok list
>>10130293
don't buy snacks from anywhere but a supermarket lol

[Anonymous No.10135766]

NYC
Bergdorf
Barneys
Kith

[Anonymous No.10135772]

>>10134590
black market is shit lol wtf

[Anonymous No.10135773]

Pittsburgh, PA
1. H&M
2. Yama, cuz jap food is supreme
3. Holy shit my life is boring and pathetic

[Anonymous No.10135776]

>>10126019
Jakarta

I'm poor so I basically just shop at H&M and thrift stores

[Anonymous No.10135793]

>>10127411
u are a idiot

[Anonymous No.10135808]

>>10135776
i've been to Jakarta and their huge mega malls,don't fucking tell me H&M offer better prices or choices then those normal boutiques

[Anonymous No.10135872]

>>10127676

The freaking OSU gear is everywhere

[Anonymous No.10135876]

>>10127676
this dude knows

also high street denim has some good raw / selvedge

[Anonymous No.10135879]

513 cincinnati ohio here.
we have nothing.

nordstrom and joe fresh are ok i guess?? not really tho