Wow, affordable couture. Exactly what Birmingham needs. And exactly what I want…read more You can buy off the shelf unique, handmade or customised pieces, or you can commission designer Paul 'Burbo' to make you something completely new. Paul's designs have a punky, Vivienne Westwood look for a sensible price, beating high street fashions hands down. As he says, it's not about 'what's in' anymore, it's about your own unique style. Worth the trip.

Burbo K'ture is a great shop in the Custard Factory. The owner Paul can take any item of clothing…read more(within reason!) and make it infinitely cooler! Modern, alternative, punky, standout ... this is K'ture done with pure "bang" factor! You can either buy from clothes in the shop or he will customise a piece for you! I have recently acquired a jacket from Burbo and am a very satisfied customer. What's even better, is that Paul will do it at very affordable prices! Highly recommended.

Ruchi is a typical fashion shop targeted at females. Everything you find in Ruchi will be for…read moreladies. Nothing for the lads although you might want to come in here and get something for your other half. From summer dresses to t-shirts to purses, these are some of things you will find in Ruchi. The majority of customers will be ladies which is stating the obvious whilst the shop owners and assistants are female. It might not be a Jane Norman or a Primark but Ruchi does have something for very woman and you can get some real bargains at a great value. I am no fashion expert however there are some eye catching clothes at Ruchi and women out there might just want to pounce on the bargains Ruchi are offering. If you are looking for clothes that are value for money as well as searching for bargains, Ruchi could be your answer.

my favourite clothes shop in west bromwich i love the styles they got in here. the prices may not…read morebe that cheap but they are worth paying for because the qaulity of the clothing is great. the staff are helpfull the shop as also got chaging rooms so you can try your clothes on before you buy them. the only thing i dont like about the place is the shop is small i struggle somtimes to push my pram in there but apart from that everything else is great i would definatly say it is worth shopping in here

Beadesaurus has two sites in Brum with this one being the original. It definitely has more of the…read morebeads going on here, although this has shrunk over time to make way for the masses and range of lounge fly wallets and bags. If you are a bit younger, more goth and teenage then this is the shop you are most likely to be spotted in. I am however a little sad that they don't have the range and diversity of jewellery making wares like they used to, i completely understand how bags and purses have a higher price point for making money and staying around for as long as they have. If you get passed some of the more teenage, rock wares and don't get intimidated by it's youthfulness then you will undoubtedly find a bit of treasure here.

To be honest, I have no idea about how to start reviewing this shop because there are so many good…read morethings to highlight on it. Beadesaurus is unique because they have a range of t-shirts, bags and accessories that are not found easily in other shops in Birmingham. They certainly attract a diverse kind of public. While their collection of Hello Kitty bags and accessories seems to be made for teens, their bandannas, gloves and some dresses can be the option to rockabilly fans. Beadesaurus is the kind of shop for people who look for the different without shocking. I like their baby accessories and some of their tote bags are really stylish. There are two options of Beadesaurus to visit. This one at Oasis Store has some options of bags on sales that are impossible to miss. I particularly prefer the other shop at Piccadilly Arcade because the decor is more attractive and their variety of jewellery is something to highlight as well.

Revival is a great little vintage stall in Birmingham's alternative fashion store, The Oasis. They…read morehave a wide range of clothing for men and women spanning 50s - 80s eras with the odd exception. They stock Modj favourites such as Harringtons, button down shirts and desert boots but also have a great range of women's dresses for very reasonable prices; I picked up a lovely 50s print shift dress for a mere £10 the other day, which would have cost me double that anywhere else in Birmingham. I also found a Burberry trench for just £25 which might still be there if you're interested. There is a small changing area which is handy and the owner was pretty helpful when I enquired about a style of dress that I was after. I've visited the stall a few times now and he always tells me when his next delivery of dresses is due. All in all a great little stall where you might find a real gem if you look hard enough. If you have any enquiries you can contact Revival via wintcane@aol.com

I was quite surprised to see items that are familiar to me, a great place to dig for treasures…read more Burmi has a lot of selections when it comes to thrift shops and that's appreciate. Looking forward to visiting again someday.

This isn't the usual shop I would go to for clothes because of their extortionate prices but I…read morethought I'd give this place a try when there was a sale on. I was pleased to find they sell clothes for ladies aged twenty to forty who have modern lifestyles. I have a keen interest in fashion and after seeing their collections a few times I can see they keep their trends up-to-date. I found out that they spend eighteen weeks every year buying clothing for niche collections and these clothes aren't available online or in department stores. So you can get an individual look, isn't that great? Like I said earlier I avoid places like this because of their high prices and even when this shop had a sale on the prices were still way out of my budget! This is definitely a shop for women who can splash some cash. However, the shop offered a nice and friendly atmosphere and customer service. If I could afford to shop here I would.

I have been buying clothes from Katherine Draisey,s for 50 years!!!! Most of the clothes have…read morelasted me for years due to the fact that they are such good quality.So you pay more but you get so much more. Staff are great,so helpful but also good fun.I often pop in when I am in the Country to say hello,even if I don't buy anything.(I live in Spain but go to the UK twice a year to visit Katherine Draisey along with seeing Family) If you haven't been to this Store then please do.At least have a look. They cater for all ages. Sheila Webb

Pleasant and helpful staff. Plenty of choice and good value…read morefor money. I live miles away on the outskirts of Birmingham but travel all the way to Lichfield to shop at Bon Marche because I love the jeans especially.

These are getting quite good now and are moving somewhat with the trends. They have some excellent…read morebuy one get one free on womens tops or two for £. They have a great range of sizes and the shop always seems to be well stocked. The shop is also very tidy and clean. The prices are reasonable for the quality of the clothes and the accessories are great especially the scarfs.

This is a very new boutique leading on to Bilston High Street…read more The range of clothes is completely unique and diverse, from tartan shorts, to polo neck jumpers, to the really fashionable wet look leggings. They specialise in top fashion but at completely low prices for the quality. They also do plus sized (over 16) clothing which is really good for the size of the store. The store is spacious and very large once you get inside! The staff are really helpful and the window displays are always very stylish and reflect the style of the shop.

French connection has a large chain in The Bullring stocking men and women's clothes. Famed for its…read moreFCUK T-shirts in the late 90s, French connection has tried to portray a slightly more upmarket image ever since. Excellent at picking up key trends from the catwalk, clothes are well made and well tailored. Though lower end high street copy cats like Primark are making it harder and harder to make it worth shelling out on similar on stuff from this store. Vintage inspired and well designed key pieces, for the moment, make it worth the extra cash payment. Expect to pay at least £50 for an evening dress.