I'm glad to see that the number of hip-hop clothing boutiques in the Twin Cities is increasing…read more Before online shopping became popular -with websites like Digital Gravel, Karmaloop, MLTD- getting fresh hip-hop gear required "knowing" somebody. But now "Things Done Changed." (Biggie reference.) Within the last couple years, a handful of new spots have opened up in Minneapolis alone! Phenom is refreshing with its dope two room setup, wooden floors, and tees that hang from an automated and revolving rack above. (Like what drycleaners have.) They also carry a small selection of sneaker classics like Nike Air Maxes, Jordans, and New Balances (the non-Grandpa kind), some interesting caps (both snapback and fitted), and original sweatshirts I've never really seen online. I'm not really a fan of their selection, but I can see how some peeps dig it. Aside from the gear, the customer service could be better. I saw one Nike Air Max and got a staff member to get it in my size. I found that it didn't fit and tried chatting with him a bit. He seemed disinterested in trying to sell me anything and left to talk to the shorty at the front of the store. At other boutiques, the staff usually tries to hustle me. Kinda surprised. Again, I love Phenom's dope space and can appreciate their gear, but the customer service could be better.

Incredible sneaker/streetwear shop. One of the few places in the Midwest to get account such as…read moreBBC/Ice Cream, PLAY, Diamond Supply, and the list goes on. Beautiful ground up conceptual design with their Phenom cloud logo emblazoned across the racks, counters, and their own personal clothing that they manufacture in the back of the shop. So sick! Much love for this shop and always stop in to see their new gear whenever I'm in the area. Pricy for some of these products because of their brands, but it's well worth the pricepoint if you are savvy in the streetwear game and understand what you're actually looking at! o.O

What a stunning space! This would be a lovely spot to gift shop for the fashionista or gentleman in…read moreyour life - from ties to overcoats they've got it all. And it's so beautifully showcased. We weren't looking for anything in particular, just passing through, but it was a blast to see what they had. Everything felt well maintained and curated, and easy to shop through without being cluttered. There is a try-on area and a three-sided mirror, with someone trying on a beret - just peak vintage shop vibes. The staff members were all dressed to the NINES - they are their own advertisements for what expertise they offer. Don't expect thrifting prices here - this is a higher end, curated vintage shop and prices reflect that. If you're a lover of all things vintage, you've gotta come check this out!

A perfectly nice vintage store in the same area as several others in the Northeast Neighborhood, it…read morehas mostly men's and women's clothing and accessories from the 1920's through the 1990's. This is very not my vibe, so I wasn't as interested in the items in this store, but it was very well organized, bright, and spacious. Definitely go check it out as part of your NE vintage shop loop.

Place is tough to beat when it comes to variety in price and selection for menswear. Staff is super…read morefriendly and eager to assist. You're also provided complimentary drinks while browsing the store. If the main floor doesn't meet your needs don't fret! Just go upstairs and there's an entire room of racks of sale items to check out which include items from previous seasons. Parking is also free behind the building. A piece of information I learned is not all items in store are placed online depending on the contract they have with the brand where brands may not allow them to sell pieces online, so your best bet if you're looking for something in particular would be to pop into the store.

This store is incredible! Their customer service is top notch and the quality of the clothes is…read moregreat. They have a discount warehouse on the third floor which is definitely worth a look. We did some damage for sure. This is a great spot if you are looking for jackets, sweaters, dress tops, and pants. There are multiple brands and all are amazing quality. I like that they have different price points so you can definitely find something that is in your price range somewhere. Will be back!

A man of my size it can be difficult to find clothing that fits just so. Upon discovering Top Shelf…read morethat problem was solved.

If you want a real suit buying experience this is it. John is a professional and will fit you to…read morelook great while also teaching you all you need to know to get the right suit for you. I wanted something better than buying a suit off a shelf from some box store and I could not have been happier with Top Shelf in quality, fit, and the overall experience.

We were visiting a bar nearby and parked across the street from Bro Bros Closet. I like the name…read moreand wanted to take a pic of the sign so we walked over and ended up going inside. It's a cool smaller consignment shop. They had graphic tees, jerseys, novelties and more. I did not look at the prices of anything because we were just browsing but it's for sure worth checking out if you like vintage gear. Staff were friendly.

I stumbled upon their website while looking for a specific pair of vintage pants online. I found…read moreexactly what I was after for half the price eBay sellers list them for. Great selection, great prices, and quick shipping. I love that I was given the option to use After Pay on my purchase as well. I would absolutely buy from them again!!

Disappointed. Call me "old school" but greeting me when I walk in the door goes a long way. Hey,…read moreeven an acknowledgment! We walked in the door, to a shop devoid of any other customers, and then were completely ignored by 2 salespeople who were obviously in a personal conversation about something more important than us. I have worked retail for over 10 years and know the importance of professionalism and good customer service and it starts with the basics. Needless to say, our wallets never left our pockets. We marched over to Martin Fitzpatrick and were blown away by not only their product, but the kindness and politeness given to us by their staff

No, I'm not the target demographic for a high-end menwear shop... but I like how mantiques like…read moreBlackBlue and Askov Finlayson and MartinPatrick3 are actually giving guys a place to buy stylish clothes. If my fiance were less of a man-beast (he's too tall for most clothing in general), if I physically brought him here and if I hid all the price tags, I like to think he'd shop here too. (What can I say? My fiance is a classy man who describes his look as "artfully disheveled." We all have our strengths.) In addition the the mostly American-made and Nordic clothing, they have some fun accessories for biking (leather 6-pack holder that I got my fiance for his birthday one year), camping (HOODED WALKING SLEEPING BAG SUIT?!?!) and some great home decor items like a woolen badger face pillow that I want in my house really badly. Also, the Faribault Woolen Mills blankets. Gimme. Dem. Blankets.

Stopped here after seeing their sandwich board and spent a few minutes looking through stuff. This…read moreis one of those vintage stores that is much more male than femme so I was bored pretty fast, lots of flannel, t-shirts and jackets. There was a bin in the back that was lower cost but it was mostly sweaters and shirts that weren't my style and not what I need at the moment. Nothing to bring me back here honestly but there are certain types of people that would love this. Prices seemed steep but it's vintage and they can get away with it.

I'm torn on how to rate The Cat and the Cobra. I was excited to see a vintage clothing store tucked…read moreaway in what seems like a warehouse section of the North Loop. Plenty of parking in the shared lot or on the street. You'll need to be buzzed into the store as the door is locked. Once inside the shop is pretty small and jam packed with stuff....almost too much stuff. It was hard to look at items and the vibe felt a little meh. I still wanted to browse and find something to take home, I'm not sure if I missed the memo for sizing on tops but it was hard to know which section I should be looking in. There were some great finds in there, but also pretty expensive. Previous reviews mentioning prices seem to be several years old so keep in mind that you'll be spending a lot depending on what you're looking for. I will say- if vintage is your style and you're open to what you wear this would be a good stop. If you're a little more picky and looking to save some money this may not be the best option.

I've walked by Marty Mathis' shop many times -- looks cool! Today I stopped by needing just…read moremeasurements for a wedding (tux shop is opposite part of town so I wanted to get my measurements close by instead of driving there). Now I get that he's in business selling suits and not just taking measurements so I was prepared to pay him a little cash for the trouble and I wanted to see the shop too. Unfortunately, we never got to that point. When I asked if he'd take my measurements, he looked me up and down, and then very curtly said "No" and went back to what he was doing. Sorry Marty, but you made me feel utterly worthless. Good luck with your store.

Great custom clothing shop. Marty has been in his business for decades and is extremely…read moreexperienced. He keeps the customer experience at the forefront.