In order to dress and style oneself in the manner of Dopeness, you have to know where to go. There are thousands of "in the alley around the corner" stores and boutiques that have various styles and labels that makes one go spend every single deep auburn penny they have. And we are not here to help. We layout the spots to go in some major cities you happen to find yourself in, just to make easier to go extremely broke on Goyard this and Stussy that. Enjoy..
SAN DIEGO
ART OF TOY
840 Clement StreetSan Francisco, CA
ART OF TOY
840 Clement StreetSan Francisco, CA
415-387-4552
Nearly 18 years old, this store offers toy buffs everything from 12-inch vinyl figures to model kits and action figures. Named “Best Figure and Model Shop” by the Japan Trade Commission in 2000, The Art of Toys is the place for the latest designs by NG, Eric So, and Michael Lau.
UNSTEADY
626 8th AvenueSan Diego, CA
626 8th AvenueSan Diego, CA
619-446-6828
This offshoot of Steady Boutique shares the same building as the sneaker joint Blends, and is one of San Diego’s newest streetwear shops.
Hot items: SSUR, 10 Deep, Boxfresh and Imaginary Foundation streetwear
Hot items: SSUR, 10 Deep, Boxfresh and Imaginary Foundation streetwear
BLENDS
726 Market StreetSan Diego, CA
619-233-6126
Located in San Diego’s developing East Village neighborhood, Blends has emerged as a prime sneaker-hunting spot, where heads go to search out the latest Nike SB releases, specials from Adidas, and more exotic brands like Callous.
Hot items: Vans Vault, Nike SB, 35th Anniversary Adidas Superstars, Callous, Alife RTFT argyle slip-ons, hand-screened T-shirts by Blends staff
LAS VEGAS
UNDEFEATED LV
4480 Paradise Rd., #400
Las Vegas, NV
Keeping hipsters like Jason Lee happy with its three L.A. locations, Undefeated opens its LV doors with a bang—Nike SB, Y-3, and Visvim accounts, as well as rare in-store collabos.Hot items: Spalding x Undefeated basketball, New Era x Undefeated caps
PHARMACY LV
8450 W. Sahara Ave.
8450 W. Sahara Ave.
,Las Vegas, NV
702-228-4755
Skate and snow aficionados like comedian Carrot Top stop by often for over-the-counter goodness from Burton, Vans, and Stüssy.Hot items Krew T-shirts, Obey sweatshirts
FRUITION
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
702-796-4139
Fruition's taste for '80s-flavored couture is unmatched. Stop in for gear fromChanel, Polo, and Nike that tastemakers like Kanye West cop on the regular.Hot items: Nike Orange Box, Siknuss tees, Patrick Ewing Attiree
LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES
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FRED SEGAL
8118 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA
323-655-3734
This style landmark carries all the hot brands and designers, and a stop here makes a good starting point for any L.A. shopping excursion
Hot items: Loom State denim, Khaki Design Works blazers
AMERICAN RAG
150 South La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA
323-935-3154
An eclectic blend of designer and vintage gives this 20-year-old store a chance to appeal to the old school hipster and the too-cool-for-school.
Hot items: PRPS, Duffer St. George, Paul Smith London shirts, Color Theory, Same, Skaen and Rhino tees
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STUSSY
112 S. La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA
323-933-2251
stussy.com
Stussy has outlived all sorts of trends and fads. The surf label’s 10-year-old L.A. store attracts old-school Stussy heads and a stream of brand-crazed tourists from Asia and Europe.
Hot items: House-brand custom-made print shirts, art books, shorts, hats
Stussy has outlived all sorts of trends and fads. The surf label’s 10-year-old L.A. store attracts old-school Stussy heads and a stream of brand-crazed tourists from Asia and Europe.
Hot items: House-brand custom-made print shirts, art books, shorts, hats
PHILLY
AFFICIAL
608 South Fifth Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-627-3001
This store has hardwood floors, a large storefront window, and a wall full of exclusive kicks, providing a nirvana for sneaker experts and wannabes alike.
Kicks from Nike Trainer 1 SB by HUF "Gold-diggers"; PUMA X Clientele; Euro releases from New Balance and Nike, including 574 and Air Force I.
NOCTURNAL
610 South Third Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-922-3177
Owned by pro skater Kerry Getz, Nocturnal is the premier skate shop in Philadelphia for shoes, trucks, boards, DVDs, and apparel. Local pro skaters Stevie Williams, Kevin Taylor, Pete Elaridge, and Jimmy Gorecki shop here on the regular.Tees by Alien Workshop and Zoo York, as well as De La Soul lo by Nike SB.
NEW YORK
ALIFE RIVINGTON CLUB
NEW YORK
ALIFE RIVINGTON CLUB
158 Rivington Street
New York, NY
212-375-8128
Rivington Club’s country club décor and consistent supply of rare Nike and Reebok footwear, as well as the Alife line at RTFT, has made it an NYC sneaker staple.
Adidas Nike Quickstrike, Puma, Reebok, RTFT, Feit, Visvim, Married to the Mob, Iraq NY t-shirts.
UNIQLO
546 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Japanese brands usually offer cachet and cool for a steep price, but here’s one that touts quality and affordability. Japanese denim, cashmere sweaters, smart blazers—sounds like the makings of an expensive shopping trip. Not at Uniqlo, the 22-year-old Japanese chain that’s settling on U.S. soil this fall with a massive store in New York’s SoHo. In fact, jeans, a sweater, and jacket might not even set you back 200 bucks at Uniqlo. That wouldn’t buy a Bathing Ape hoodie or a pair of Japanese selvedge jeans. So what’s going on here? Uniqlo is the latest overseas brand to develop its product line, expand on its home turf, then make a triumphant landing in the U.S. It’s less concerned with underground cachet than in presenting well-made, sharply designed clothes for the masses. Uniqlo opened its first shop in 1984 and now has more than 700 stores in Japan. Its New York flagship is part of Uniqlo’s plan to reach $1 billion in U.S. sales by 2010. That’s a lot of dough at a place where a pair of boxer shorts and a button-down shirt cost about the same as lunch.
HENRY LEHR
9 Prince Street
New York, NY
212-274-9921
If you’re in NYC looking to cop a pair of premium-brand jeans, your spot is Soho’s Henry Lehr. This denim Mecca stocks everything from distressed, relaxed-fit American cuts to antique, hand-loomed imports from Japan, including such labels as Rogan, Paper Denim, Chip and Pepper and True Religion. If you’re a premium denim novice, the store’s knowledgeable staff will help you find the right fit and style.
CHICAGO
If you’re in NYC looking to cop a pair of premium-brand jeans, your spot is Soho’s Henry Lehr. This denim Mecca stocks everything from distressed, relaxed-fit American cuts to antique, hand-loomed imports from Japan, including such labels as Rogan, Paper Denim, Chip and Pepper and True Religion. If you’re a premium denim novice, the store’s knowledgeable staff will help you find the right fit and style.
CHICAGO
SAINT ALFRED
1531 North Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
773-486-7159
We haven’t all had the opportunity to check out Kicks/HI in Honolulu, but now that the heads behind the project are setting up a new shop in the Windy City we might have to stop by and say what’s up. Saint Alfred packs a punch, coming strong with footwear brands like Nike, Adidas, Y-3, Vans, Creative Recreation, Visvim and Converse. The clothing isn’t too shabby, either, with a list too long to put here. Highlights include Perks and Mini, The Cut, Stüssy, Customade, and Broken Home.
HEJFINA
1529 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL
773-772-0002
A 1,900 square-foot men’s and women’s lifestyle store that carries cutting-edge brands like Yoko Devereaux and Duffer of St. George and shoes by Vans and Alife.
Hot items: Duffer Western-style button-downs, A.P.C. black cotton blazers, Corpus denim, K Adorable T-shirts, Alife Kennedy shoes
JAKE
3740 N. Southport Ave
3740 N. Southport Ave
Chicago, IL
773-929-5253
Perfect for young professionals looking to avoid the fashion-victim label, Jake brings rockers and Brooks Brothers together in a sophisticated way.
Hot items: I.C.R. vs. Deth Killers of Bushwick (only distribution in Midwest), Trovata menswear, Sir Fontaine denim
BUENOS AIRES
A.Y. NOT DEAD
A.Y. NOT DEAD
Parera 175, Recoleta
+5411 4815 7954
In the posh Recoleta neighborhood, A.Y. Not Dead supplies a district of fashionistas with its cut-and-sew line of raw denim, cashmere, and graphic T-shirts. A slew of amazing-looking female store clerks complement the downtown edge-6,000 miles down, that is.
FELIX
Gurruchaga, 1670, Palermo
+5411 4832 2994
Check a full range of house-designed and locally produced items including leather bombers, clean tweeds, and a pretty dope Nike collab. The skate-shop vibe is a little more homey than high fashion, and a hint of French panache will leave you with an overwhelming desire to picnic with attitude.
GALERIA BOND STREET
Avenida Santa Fe 1670,
Barrio Norte
This place is a weird vertical shopping arcade with a graffiti-plastered interior (check the Banksy), vintage clothing stores, and multiple tattoo parlors. Be sure to check out the Tree Skate Shop (+5411 8511 1336) for the newest tees and hoodies from local art collective SUBA.
BERLIN
BERLINOMAT
BERLINOMAT
Frankfurter Alle 89, 10247
Berlin Friedrichshain
Berlin, Germany
011-49-03-0420-8144-5
This shop features more than 150 designers showcasing the wide spectrum of Berlin style. It's the Eastern Bloc’s answer to Fred Segal.Hot items: Old school Zeha sneakers; Poli Jackets made from Swedish Army tents; concurenz hoodies; Berlinomat limited-edition label, Fettes Brod
OVERKILL
Köpenicker Strasse 195 A,
10997 Berlin Kreuzberg 36,
Berlin, Germany
011-49-30-6950-6126
Sneakers, graffiti, and music are the focus at Overkill, located on the outskirts of Kreuzberg 36. It’s got an array of kicks, streetwear, and white labels, but the main draw is the city’s best selection of cans and markers.Hot items: Montana Bombing Six Pack, Molotow spray paint, Yack Fou hoodies, old school New Balance
FRED PERRY
Neue Schöenhauser Strasse
10-10178 Berlin Mitte
Berlin, Germany
011-49-30-2809-4203
This is a Fred Perry “Laurel” shop and features not only Signature wears, but also a large assortment of Comme des Garçons with Fred Perry and the awesome—if expensive—Blank Canvas collection.Hot items: The Fred Perry and Comme des Garçons SHIRT, Blank Canvas Collection, Fred Perry slim-fit shirts
LONDON
DOVER STREET MARKET
DOVER STREET MARKET
17-18 Dover Street
London, England
0207-518-0680
Rei Kawakubo, director of Comme de Garcons, created this emporium with six uniquely decorated floors packed with gear from outside designers as well as Comme de Garcons labels.Pegleg tees; Junya Watanabe and North Face jacket and bag collabos; James Perse menswear; Hiroshi Fujiwara for Table Top.
THE HIDEOUT
7 Upper James Street
London, England
0207-437-4929
Michael Kopelman of Foot Patrol, Stussy, and Busy Work Shop fame teamed with Fraser Cooke to create this spot, also known as Hit and Run. The shop has a refined interior, helpful staff, and amazing gear.T-shirts from Good Enough UK; Acronym technical gear; Head Porter bags; Neighborhood denim and outerwear.
THE DUFFER OF ST. GEORGE
29 Shorts Gardens
London, England
0207-379-4660
Duffer looks like a 1990s Ralph Lauren store-random sports gear, art, and cool-guy bits and pieces. It even carries RL's new, less baggy line for men. The basement houses a great selection of collaboration pieces, as well as Japanese and American lines. 20 Ans; PRPS denim; Clarks shoes; Griffin; Aurora Borealis tees; Evis denim; Trovata menswear; Wig magazine.
TOKYO
BUSY WORKSHOP
5-5-8 Minami Aoyama Minato-Ku
Tokyo, Japan
81-3-3407-2145
Aoyama is Haraju’s higher end neighbor, and home to Bape’s second location. When you enter, you feel like you're walking onto a video shoot, with a light show and Neptunes beats bumping. The second floor features a wall of Bapestas, a museum-like display of every colorway to ever grace Nigo’s and Pharrell’s feet. Good luck finding your size here. Everything sells out the day it’s released..
HEADPORTER
3-21-112 Jingumae Shibuya-Ku
Tokyo, Japan
81-3-5771-2621
In a way, this is the brand that started it all. The brainchild of Hiroshi Fujiwara, Headporter is best known for its bags; every kid in Tokyo has one. The store offers two floors filled with wallets, key chains, and other cool accessories, while a downstairs level carries the sought-after Headporter+ clothing line. The store’s must-have item is clearly the super-limited PSP bag, selling for upwards of 200 bucks on Ebay.
TAB DEVICE
5-2-11 Minami Aoyama Minato-Ku
Tokyo, Japan
81-3-5464-3977
The concept shop “Tab Device” is hidden behind the Levi’s store in Aoyama. It’s set up like somebody’s apartment, only iller. The oven is actually a huge CD disc changer and the range is a pair of CD mixers; everything isn’t as it seems. Levi’s owns the faux-flat, using it to sell double-label projects with the likes of Stussy, New Balance, Nike and Surrender, though the product lineup changes frequently. It’s a hidden jewel.
NEIGHBORHOOD
4-32-7 Jingumae Shibuya-Ku
Tokyo, Japan
81-3-3401-1201
Neighborhood’s flagship store is on the main strip in Harajuku, directly across from the first Bathing Ape shop. Neighborhood is dimly lit, very industrial, and the shop staff greets you by hissing, an abbreviated form of the traditional Japanese greeting. Neighborhood is part military, part American vintage workwear, part biker gear. It’s quickly become a leading streetwear brand in Tokyo and has a strong cult following. The store also carries Neighborhood’s W)Taps line, which has contributed to the brand’s cachet.
LOVELESS
3-17-11 Minami Aoyama Minato-Ku
Tokyo, Japan
81-3-3401-2301
This store has four levels. Stumble down a dark, wet, cavernous staircase and you end up in a room that looks like where the illuminati of Tokyo met, straight out of The Da Vinci Code. The basement houses the likes of designers Raf Simons and Helmut Lang, as well as a dope vintage Gucci section. There’s also a full bar and an ill bookstore. Upstairs is a Goyard luggage store, with customized Goyard pieces by Loveless.
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