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13 years ago
The only place that sells Jeans in my size that comfortable, affordable and look good!
143-144 Charlotte Way
Street Johns Precinct
Liverpool L1 1NA
United Kingdom
0151 709 2571
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As with Size?, nearby store Ran sells similarly rare and expensive footwear for both men and women,…read moreholding a modest collection of men's trainers in the back of the ground floor as well women's shoes front of house. Ran also offers clothing upstairs in the form of various printed t-shirts as well as faux-vintage tracksuit jackets such as Fila and windbreaker style Nike jackets. These items can be expensive though so be prepared to flash the cash if something catches your eye before its price tag does. The staff are friendly and helpful enough but the atmosphere can be quite uncomfortable at times as they are often standing around with little to do other than watch as you shop and try to hide your shock when you see their prices.
Well, I can't really talk about men's fashion, as it's not something I keep up to date with, but I…read moreknow from my friends that Ran is where everyone aspires to shop if they can afford it. Stocking a variety of brands for the fashion-conscious male, this is a really nice shop and the staff are great - I tend to go shopping with the guys just for a good old chinwag! I've heard wonderful things about the shoes stocked here, as this seems to be one of the places to get good-quality footwear, although the current F Troupe colours require sunglasses!
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Slaters has to be my surprise of the decade when it comes to menswear. At first impression, the…read moreflight of stairs does make it feel like walking up an office building but all is not what it seems as I found Slaters to be a useful shop. Having recently checked this store out, I was silently surprised to witness two fantastic floors of quality and affordable menswear with friendly, helpful and vigilant staff that look seriously ready to assist. Initially, I didn't think much of the shop from the outside and thought it would be another overly priced clothes shops. Yet, when you see the choice available, there is a suit to match every man, a tie and shirt plus a nice pair of shoes to fit the bill. Whether or not you like to spend much on clothes, the prices vary from one end of the spectrum to the other and feature many brand names to take your fancy. Overall, an excellent choice and you will be well looked after.
I have brought a number of boys to Slater's to purchase their required formal wear; it's great,…read morethere's a great stock and it's all really reasonably priced. Before visiting we had been to innumerable high street stores: Topman, Burton, French Connection, Zara Men, yes, Primark, and the stock was scanty and the size and style range was very poor. Slater's is jam packed, almost dauntingly so, but there are knowledgeable staff on hand to help. Suits can range from £60 to over £200 or you can hire, (the formal range has been extended recently to include Asian Wear) tuxedos and dinner suits are also stocked, as is highland-wear if you're brave/ Scottish enough. While Slater's is known for it's formal wear, they also stock casual ranges: denim, knitwear, coats, polos as well as shoes and accessories. It also sells ladies-wear which is less well known- this section is quite small however and tends to be more formal: suits, shirts and coats. Slater's really look after their clients offering free alterations, personal shopping and personal appointments with disabled customers. I definitely recommend Slater's, and don't be put off by the "it's tucked away" comments, it's easily locatable just off Church Street!
The good thing - or bad as the case may be - about this scouting lark for Yelp is that it forces…read moreyou to sample places you would not normally think twice about. I don't thin that I have ever been into Giancarlo Ricci on Bold Street - I'm not sure I will again mind. Like Cricket, this place is an expensive designer outlet for Scallies. Let's clarify this staement though, Scallies are not your chavs or what ever Southerners find on sink estates in Kent, I just mean your Scouse, urban wide boy. With a range of clothing from Barbour, Paul Smith, Hugo Boss and Lyle & Scott, the clothes range from the bland to the garish - that sounds like there's some middle ground doesn't it, hmm. If you look hard enough there are a few decent t-shirts, quite a few nice shoes and some decent trainers - I was quite taken with a couple of Paul Smith and Johan Cruyff's. But then when you finally find something you're smacked in the face with a hefty price tag! If you like spending money on good quality clothing you probably won't shop here as Flannels have a better selection of such clothing, for the rest of us - and of course that just means me - it feels over priced for standard street wear.
Giancarlo Ricci is a small designer clothes shop in Bold Street that sells a range of men's wear…read moresuch as suits, jeans and shirts. It is one of the more high-end shops in town that sells at expensive prices but of course you are paying for brand names and quality material. Even though there were some sales, it did not really make much of a difference in terms of high costs. Expect to find famous names such as Calvin Klein, Armani and Boss so if you're a fan of these, this shop would interest you. As I was browsing, the staff just let you get on with it. It is obviously not a place I would shop week in week out, as I am no fashion freak nor do I spend much on clothes. In this case, if you're the opposite of me and like to spend lots on clothes, I apologise! But if you're looking for a few bargains, this obviously isn't the place.
New Cap & Hat Wall December 2016
New Entrance to denim room April 2016
Among the many vintage clothing shops in Grand Central, let alone in Liverpool itself, this is one…read moreof the few that sells both women's and men's clothing. So, for you guys out there who love vintage fashion, this shop is well worth a visit since as you probably already know it's so hard to find a place like this that caters to men as well as women. There's a boatload of stuff here to pick through. There are some really loaded racks of dresses, skirts, and blouses for women, and shirts and trousers for men. They also sell handbags, shoes, belts, and other vintage accessories for men and women. I found a really pretty pink flower child type dress that I so wanted to take home with me and worship. But I'm a starving writer at the moment and can't justify the purchase. So I hope it's still there when I go back. Another fairly sullen shop guy behind the counter, but he wasn't rude, and sometimes overly chatty staff can be annoying, so I wasn't too bothered. Over all, a really great vintage shop.
From the owner: Total Recall Vintage offers a wide range of men's and women's vintage clothing and accessories from…read morethe 1950's - 1990's at affordable prices.
This was a great shop! Lots of great t-shirts and fashionable pants and shirts!…read more I found 2 very collectible Nirvana T-Shirts and grabbed them immediately. The staff was a lot of fun and just a general good vibe in here! It's super amusing to me how friendly the shopkeepers are in every town we visited. I know that a lot of their income is from tourists but it seems they go above and beyond to help you. This shop was along one main though fare that led to this bombed out church at the of street. It was on Joe's list of things he wanted to see. This street stretched out for a mile with tons of interesting shops, there was even a thrift store where I purchased a pair of flip-flops for 2 quid! Sweet
It's hard to know who wouldn't be a fan of Resurrection really as it seems to cover just about…read moreevery fashion group out there. Resurrection has slowly taken over Drome's mantle as Liverpool's number one independent retailer, reflecting the city's changing fashion tastes and as it has done so, steadily expanding its premises and range. The men's fashion primarily falls into two categories of modern, urban wear - what with your hoodies and printed, pop-culture t shirts n that - and vintage clothing - old clothes. Within these there is plenty that can be found for all tastes as long as you are veering towards the casual side of things and like more independent, smaller names. The trainers aren't quite as varied as some other retailers but as the store has recently expanded there's no reason to suggest that Resurrection doesn't have its eyes set on dominating the Liverpool fashion scene completely.
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Greenwoods is a specialist shop which dedicates itself to men's suits, so expect to find anything…read morefrom dinner suits to casual blazers and waistcoats. Most of the suits I'd come across are actually quite affordable when compared to other high-end shops in town, plus they were made from good quality material. Staff were also cheerful and on hand to help as soon as I entered the shop which is always useful. I'd never visited this shop prior to today as I'd always bought my formal wear in places like M&S, but here has surprised me a bit due to their excellent variety of suits at not overly expensive prices. This is definitely one of my better recent discoveries and I would recommend anyone looking for a suit or a shirt to consider Greenwoods.
Step into Greenwoods and you can see why men's fashion retail has been something of a gold mine for…read moreBritish sitcoms and comedy sketches. Greenwoods itself feels very much like it still belongs in the 1970s but then being established back in the 1800's the last 40 years have only been a blip! Form is temporary, style is permanent is the saying I believe and if you look for anything formal, elegant and above all classic - by that I mean very traditional - then you can't really go wrong here. For a small, and as I say very old, store they do have a good selection of shirts, ties, blazers and suits. They are all reasonably priced and they cater for the, er, larger gentleman. Goes to show you that in men's clothing, what goes around comes around.
Designer Boutique Ltd is oh so cool! Situated in Emirates House, Aintree, the shop stands out for…read morebrand menswear. Inside the shop, clothes are neatly set out in piles or hung up on wooden hangers (which always indicates that you won't be paying cheap prices). I like the clothes and on special occasions I splurge out on my boyfriend, who doesn't really like brand clothes, but that is not the point, I do to some extent. There is a good selection of brands including John Smedley, Matinique, Hilfiger, Nicholas Deakins and Fila. If splurging out I bother with the shirts rather than the trousers, followed closely by the shoes. Of all three, I prefer the selection of shirts in Designer Boutique the best.
Tony Bellew picking out a smashing pair of Creative Recreation Trainers.
DJ Lee Butler playing some tunes at our charity night in aid of Jamie Carraghers 23 Foundation.
Olympic Boxer Thomas Stalker in store.
Shopping can be difficult with a baby the best of times, but with the customer orientation of…read morepartner "David" it's ten times worse. Granted, it was extremely close to store closing time - but unfortunately the bodily functions of eight month olds do not align to timetabling notions like "David" must apply to the staff under his care. Simply put he kicked us out with a soiled baby and a smile on his face. Look, I understand that people are just doing their jobs and that closing time is a difficult time. But this level of callous disregard for the needs of a vulnerable human being (a baby) is just appalling. On a different note, there were three ladies there, also being kicked out. We all were people of colour. Make of that what you will.
Although this is a very expensive store, the service is excellent! I was helped by a lovely young…read moreman named Thomas. He was extremely polite, and extremely helpful. He helped me select the perfect christmas gift for my father and he walked me through every selection. He even rang me up right there and i didn't have to go to a till.
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Slim Loose Flared…read moreBootleg Engineered Vintage Classic Levi Blue 504 511 512 or 501? Actually, could I have one pair of each please? Also, a leather belt and couple of those soft cotton, vintage tees?
Jeans are now such a ubiqutous fashion item that it can be easy to forget that you can't beat…read morecertain brands for their quality and feel. About a decade ago everyone was certain that jeans would soon die out only for this brand to reinvent them with new styles and cuts at a time when the retro skinny cut was also coming back. Now you can't move for them - literally in the case of some of Topman's ridiculous fashion victim styles! Compared to many other high street shops Levi's are a lot more expensive but you can't deny that you are paying for quality and as has been proven by the surplus amounts of second hand jeans found in thousands of charity/vintage shops, they will last forever!
With a generous selection of footwear on offer, Clarks does not fail to impress. Their variety and…read moreservice are up to scratch, with shoes that come at moderate prices. Clarks is normally one of my port of calls whenever I'm in search of a new decent pair of loafers for example. Here, you can find good quality, genuine leather shoes that should last you for ages. I once bought a pair of black Mocassin like shoes that had a solid base and heel (with part hard rubber). Ever since, I've had no problems with them and they are still in good nick. It is shoes like these that I wouldn't need to replace unless they become damaged. Getting reinforced base and heels at a shoe repairer would easily extend my wear out of them. Clarks also sell extra accessories to ensure you mainatin the condition of your footwear and obtain the best comfort (e.g. gel insoles, wax & polish). Overall, Clarks always remains a great place to come for anybody of any age because they have styles and fittings to match mostly everyone.
Possibly not one of the most trendy labels that will come to mind when thinking of shoe shopping -…read moreespecially when the new Kurt Geiger sits next to it - Clarks are under going something of a revival. I have recently bought a pair of desert boots and pumps from Clarks and I am glad of this revival in their street credentials as they are real shoes that are made by a company with a specialist interest in feet and you can really feel the benefit. Probably not the widest selection of styles I still feel they are best for casual styles as formal shoes look a little too 'comfy' - something for grandad maybe?
This branch of GAP is located in the Liverpool One, on the upper floor and is classed as "Saint…read moreJohn Street", the stores its-self is a decent size, although smaller than other GAP stores I've visited in the past such as Manchester Arndale and Cardiff St David's. It is a worldwide brand, and for most needs, no introduction, the prices around the store did seem to be decent with a large number of products on offer, with my visit coming during the "Black Friday" deals week they were doing in-store. The store did seem a little small and cramped so that did slightly ruin the overall shopping experience for me, this also was a little surprising as other GAP stores I have seen or visited have been much larger. The men's clothing range in store also was a bit of a let-down, with the store having more of a focus towards the female or baby/child market. The overall feel of the store was OK - it wasn't the nicest or most modern of stores I've visited, with the new store in the Manchester Arndale just having a nicer, brighter and more modern feel to it - once again that is a shame. Due to being slightly disappointed with the size and feel of the store and the smaller than average man clothing range I can't rate this place too highly, but all in all the prices are decent combined with the check-in offer on Yelp to save 15% so this place isn't completely dreadful and does deserve a two-star rating.
If, like me, you enjoy dressing a bit like prince harry or a member of a southern Californian yacht…read moreclub then you'll no doubt already do quite a lot of your shopping at Gap. The brand's sales must have taken off recently, what with the nautical trend being plugged by every billboard and colour supplement and this branch is certainly doing its best to market itself as a den of needful things for the Liverpool-based fashionista. The mannequins and tables are piled with horizontal navy stripes, distressed granddad-neck shirts and rolled up chinos. It's all quality stuff (my Gap jeans have lasted me four years, in various states of looseness and tightness) and the fit is usually comfortable and flattering. Of course it is all a bit pedestrian looking - just how many autumnal coloured jumpers and stripy rugby shirts can you really need - and not all that cheap (unless you manage to get a decent bargain off the sale rail as you walk into the store). but still, it's consistent at least - the stuff may even last until the nautical trend comes in again in a few years time.
Is a great shop to go to is you can find it. Great range of…read moreshoes,clothes and bags at low prices great for getting the kids schools shoes as you will probably buy more than one pair. The staff are polite and very helpful,you get served pretty quickly. Great place to go for a bargain.
Cheap shoes for men women & kids,low prices so don`t expect Gucci quality ! But great for us who…read morecan`t afford designer prices.Is quite large store with good selection,also sells bags and a few clothes
An essential shop for anyone of a larger size or who has non-standard shoe sizes…read more The clothes start at around size 14/16 with my size 9, broad feet easily catered for in both trendy and traditional sizes. Look out for the sales as shoe prices often plummet. One shop I would be hard pressed to live without.
This was my nemesis and the shop that I hated going too for many years as a child! It was the place…read moreyou went to get school shoes! The place you had to try on about 10 pairs while some adult pressed your feet and told you to wiggle your toes.. The place where all you ever wanted was flashing shoes but they were always too expensive! The place where if you had a big enough tantrum, McDonalds was just around the corner to bait you to be good! But now, looking at Clarks, it's not a bad place at all. They stock a wide range of children's, women's and men's shoes at fair prices. They have loads of stock and friendly, helpful staff to help you find exactly what you're looking for. The Cheshire Oaks branch of Clarks is one of the biggest that I have ever seen and it really does have an overwhelming range of style and choice. Even better, it's up to 70% cheaper than the high street branches of Clarks, and it has fantastic seasonal sales. No more tantrums for me!
I shouldn't really champion this store too much as I absolutely love it and always find bargains…read morehere so don't really want all the other 5 and a halfers heading down there to raid the shelves! It sells Regatta clothing and some luggage and handbags at the back too along with accessories, socks and polished at the front of the store. Staff are fairly helpful, shop is kept in decent condition considering how busy it can get. Shoes are usually unboxed when you buy them but you don't mind when you are saving around £50 for a pair of knee high boots!
This store has been there since Cheshire Oaks opened I think. It seems to sell more men's clothing…read morethan women's. Now and again you can get some real buys here. There are always plenty of jeans in different sizes but some of the tops and shoes are really odd! Staff are really helpful and the décor is as you would expect from Levis grungy, earthy and cool. This could be the place to go for checked shirts at the moment! Prices are cheaper than high street Levi's (which is well beyond my reach!) but still not as cheap as some others on Cheshire Oaks. Depends if you want the red tab or not.
I have only been in this shop a few times but always seems busy.It has a wide range of jeans as you…read morewould expect. Prices are a little cheaper than the high street so if you like Levi jeans then it's worth taking a visit. I saw some nice jackets last time I was there.
I'm having trouble finding my size in other stores; they're always out! Fortunately, I was able to…read moreeasily find the correct size here, so it was definitely an excellent experience.
Just suffered from very bad customer service They refused to…read morerefund full amount when I returned an item which was wrongly labelled
Considering Zara's pedigree as one of the foremost high street brands of Europe you might expect…read morethe range available here to be a little more stylish. Much of what is available here though seems to be the sort of stuff you might imagine a Spanish gap year hitchhiker to wear; metallic trainers, brightly coloured t-shirts with meaningless slogans and padded gilets (and this apparently is true for both the women's and the men's sections). There are classic styles to be found - tailored jackets and trousers, basic shirts and blouses and a decent enough selection of leather shoes, boots, belts and bags - but these need to be hunted out. Once you find these items though you have the makings of a great work wardrobe. This branch, with women's wear on the ground floor and men's and kid's on the first, is itself spacious and done in nice dark wood but there is a tendency for clothing to be strung on racks with little attention and thrown out on tables in piles (particularly if there happens to be a sale on). The staff are generally a pretty friendly bunch even if at the weekends they're pretty keen to process you through the till quickly. On a final positive note - there are some brilliant fedoras available here. Unfortunately I am cursed with a head like a beachball but I feel some people need to benefit. Wear one for me.
I hate shopping for clothes because I try to be a perfectionist when it comes to the right fit…read more Large stores like Zara provide a headache for me, since it's another high street store which is big on the latest fashion. As soon as I approach the first floor (being the men's section), I'm spoilt for choice whether I'm looking for casual or formal wear. Zara doesn't fail to disappoint in terms of variety which is probably why it is so popular with locals and tourists. The store always has customers, even at quiet times which is an encouraging sign. As prices are concerned, they do vary from moderate to high, so it does take some patience to look for quality and value. When you do hit the target though, you'll be certain to add more favourites to your wardrobe (with nothing too flashy or branded that it's going to make you skint).
I always find TK Maxx a bit underwhelming. I like a bargain but as most of the stock here is…read moreexpensive to begin with even when the prices have been reduced they still look expensive to me. Occasionally some genuine bargain will crop up but not often. I think it's more a shop for people who are more brand conscious than I am.
l'm a big fan of all T.K. Maxx stores and this is no exception. l regularly go over to Birkenhead…read morefrom Liverpool solely to look there. Of course we have our own branch in Liverpool city centre and at Speke, but it's always worthwhile looking in different branches as unlike most other chain-stores, you will always find completely different things.