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!

Like the rest of the store the staff are very helpful and friendly. Quality of clothes is good,…read moreespecially for the low prices. not a huge section for men but what they do have is great.

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.

This shop i could take it or leave it,it have every hair products you could think of,cheap…read morejewellery,hats,gloves,scarfs,they also sell hen night stuff that is only probely the best thing they actually sell. I think this shop is ideal for young teenagers as most of the stuff in there is for young ones,they have season bits and bobs like for christmas they have santa hats easter bunny ears etc. The shop is extremely small you cant hardly move,and as i have a pram it is really impossible,so going in there with a pram is a no no. Staff are always smiling but not that welcoming.

Every girl should know this shop, it's rammed with every type of cheap and cheerfull bling you…read morecould possible need to compleat an outfit, complement that new hair style or just for some disposable costume jewellery. They also do great seasonal or themed items for, halloween, Christmas and Easter for example. This is a little and big girls paradise, but be careful it not the type of shop you can nip into, it takes hours, they have so much to look at and we always buy something we dont need but like, it always comes in handy though. Cant miss this shop it right in the middle of the main shopping street. The staff are helpfull and smile a lot, great place to cheer yourself up.

Grin is the biggest store in Grand Central and often people come into the building just to go to…read moreGrin. It is a large store selling a massive range of items for men and women. The sizes are more like junior sizes, so it might be more accurate to say for teenage girls and boys. They sell hoodies, t-shirts, trousers, dresses, corsets, jackets, smart tops, scarves, gloves,, belts, handbags, rucksacks, hair dyes (my favourite part of the shop), gifts and much more. My favourite feature is the hair dyes. They sell the full range of Directions La Riche hair dyes. These are semi permanent hair dyes which come in every colour you can think of. They always have plenty of stock of every colour, and they charge a very cheap £3.50 per pot. I always go here when I need to top up my flamingo pink hair. (yes my hair is currently black, but not for long). The staff are very friendly and helpful. They are happy to give advice and definitely give service with a smile.

Grin is the name of the shop that faces you are you enter the building but there are numerous other…read morevintage clothes shops on the first and basement levels. This place is weird and weirdly popular for the alternative scene. It used to be called Quiggins but changed several years ago and about a year ago got even bigger but if you want to see it you had better be quick as rumour has it that the building is going to be put to an alternative use. Its quite a large shop selling more than just mens and womens clothing. Lots of striped clothing, t-shirts and stickers with slogans such as "never underestimate the power of a sick mind".

I'm shocked that there are shops in Manchester that know about Nudie jeans, let alone a single shop…read morethat carries them. Are there Mancunians with that large a wad of cash burning a whole through their purses? Impressive! A chill, hipster-y gent sold the boy a super cute pair of Vans (casual shoes that aren't a shade of brown: success!) and explained the origins of the noteworthy bicycle saddles hanging up behind the till. Luxury skinny jeans and posh gear for your fixie... I mean, what else could a Williamsburg-wannabe desire, right?

Good style never comes cheap. This is especially true if you're a man. Most clothing boutiques and…read morehigh street stores cater for women and it's rare you find a store like this that offers so many unique quality items for the discerning young gentleman. This is the only store my boyfriend comes to for his trousers (in particular he Edwin brand of jeans) simply because you can't find them anywhere else. From Barbour to Oliver Spencer, Levis to YMC, they have such a well selected collection of labels that convey the best in British understated style.

Long established in Manchester and very professional, Chatleys are the bees knees when it comes to…read moreclothing for the bigger bloke and the size range is impressive both in-store and online.

I timed my visit to Urban Outfitters to perfection. 11am on a Sunday morning, I was waiting outside…read morethe doors as it opened and consequently had the place to myself. The shop is well laid out over two floors. It's all about the exposed brick work and giant staircase, and the shop looks smart and trendy, with a definite vintage feel. It deals mainly in clothing but also sells accessories, gift items and books. After a few minutes browsing I already had an armful of clothes so made my way hastily to the changing rooms. The girl supervising was very friendly and was happy to run up and down the stairs to find me different sizes to try on. I decided on a new coat and a dress. The girl on the cash desk was again very friendly and chatty. Places like this make the whole shopping experience great fun, and not the chore it can sometimes be. I feel like I'm developing a little crush on Liverpool, who would have thought!

Urban Outfitters is a clothing chain with a hipster vibe, in a rather large location on Paradise…read moreStreet in the Liverpool One, it is pretty close to John Lewis and JD Sports within the mall. While I found the staff to be pretty friendly, I wasn't impressed overall with the store which was my first Urban Outfitters experience, the store wasn't even clean with piles of clothes just thrown on the floor in multiple parts of the store, and the lift which was already dirty was being used for storage which basically meant no one could use it due to having many heavy storage trolleys in the way, without finding the attention of a member of staff. I didn't find the selection of clothes to be great but the store did have some interesting features including a rather nice exposed brick interior, Chilly's bottles for hot and cold beverages and a photo booth, these are the only reasons in particular for an extra star. Based on this experience, while the store isn't dreadful I probably wouldn't visit an Urban Outfitters again. I mean come on, you can't just throw clothes all over the floor and expect customers to find it okay, you can't just use the lift for storage, it shows poor cleanliness and a lack of care especially considering the floor in some areas, mainly the lift seemed dirty and like it hadn't been cleaned in years. 2*