I've never visited a leather shop before so was surprised when I walked in here…read more The first thing I noticed was just how much they have to sell. They offer everything from jackets, coats, helmets, bags and even suitcases. They have a good variety of stock for men, women and children, so you can fit the whole family out. At the moment they have a big sale on, and some of the jackets are only £19.99, which I thought was a bargain. A lot of the stock is warehouse stock, so they sell it cheaper than bigger main stream retailers. It's open direct to the public and they have reasonable prices. The entrance can be a little difficult to find, which is round the back.

I'm not exactly the type of guy to go out and purchase myself a leather jacket, but in the name of…read morebeing a Yelp Scout I'll give anything a go, so I decided to check out Premier Leathers. There's certainly a surprisingly big range of goods in this establishment and I have to say I wasn't aware that there were so many types of leather jackets to be found. I came across everything from bikers jackets to full length leather coats, which although are not to my taste certainly seem to sell well. They've also got sheepskins and furs, which once more are not my cup of tea but appear to go pretty well in this place. When sales are on jackets go from as little as twenty pounds which seems a good price in a world of extortionist high street stores who can charge over double the price for a t shirt. Needless to say if you are a fan of leather, look no further. Cow lovers should steer clear.

Love accessories? If you answer was yes then you will enjoy yourself here. It's obvious that the…read moreshop is aimed at young girls and ladies from their products to brand image. I'm not a girly girl but have to admit they do have some lovely items here and it seems as if they have a bit of something for everyone (females that is.) I saw some beautiful casual earrings and some nice accessories to wear on a night out. It was good to find an independent accessory shop where the range stretches from wedding style hats to toe rings. Some of the prices were a bit too expensive but others were great value for money. The bigger the accessory the more you pay, which seemed fair. I was pleased with the service as the Sales Assistant seemed to have a genuine interest in me and why I was shopping there. We had a good laugh, which broke the ice and I found out they'd been in business for several years; so they must be doing the right thing!

Glitz Accezzoriez in Solihull is an Aladdin's cave of all things girly, sparkly and decorative. It…read morehas an extensive range of ladies purses, handbags, scarves and jewellery including some designer lines such as Radley. This is a lovely shop with very welcoming and friendly staff.

Reasonably priced mens & women's quality vintage clothing…read more Top Banana and many of the shops on York Road share the ethos of the old-fashioned shop keeper. The staff like to have a natter with the customers, offer them a hot drink if they're having a good mooch and often give discounts if you buy more than one item. There aren't many places to buy quality vintage clothing for men so Top Banana has an edge over most other shops. The focus is mainly American vintage from the 60s-70s and the majority of the stock reflects this, but they have everything from 40s to 90s - you just need to have a good rummage! Fans of converse and vans if you haven't heard of Top Banana where have you been?! They have LOADS and prices range from £15-£25. Prices are very reasonable but don't expect bargain basement prices like £1 etc.. this is quality merchandise which would set you back a pretty penny down south! Grab it while you can before someone else does! While you're here pop next door to Cherry Reds for some yummy food or two doors down to Polar Bear Records,

Vintage gold converse, weathered denim shirts and an abundance of classic pieces from yesteryear -…read moreTop Banana offers something that few clothing stores do these days - and that's authenticity. They have some really nice stuff, some of it I imagine would make you look like Tony Soprano, a 70s mobster or Dirk Diggler. Their range is enormous for a small shop - from vintage varsity, leather and demin jackets to knitwear, polos and an array of slick shirts. All of the items I have bought from Top Banana have a timeless quality about them that only get better with age. With Top Banana you're guaranteed to get some fine clothing for a fair price that even a young Jean-Paul Belmondo would give a nod of approval to.You will leave a (fashion) law unto yourself, swaggering like a don, whistling 'ain't no stopping us now' and ready to share your new-found slickness with the world. At least I did.

I had my favourite boots resoled here, after being told by another specialist that they would have…read moreto completely take the sole off and re stitch another sole back on for twice the price I bought my boots for. I came across this "Old School Cobbler" who resoled my boots quickly and to such a level of quality my boots look brand new. I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you .

Fantastic Shop, Really good customer service…read more Went in yesterday and bought a Schuberth C3 Flip open Helmet. Also purchased the dedicated bluetooth intercom system for it. Very pleased, had a good look around and a long chat. Nothing was too much trouble. I walked away a very very happy man. Hein Gericke take note..... Its not hard to give good customer service and good deals!!! Bikers Wear are 2 minutes away and give110% more satisfaction!!!

From the owner: Sell branded motorcycle clothing and accesories at competitive prices. Alpinestars, Furygan Richa…read moreBuffalo Shark Sidi Shoei Spada Oxford products. Helmets from £30, Gloves from £10. Jackets from £40.

Left some heels for re-soling and when received them back they had a mark on them from a bic pen,…read morewhen asked to fix it, they did a botched paint job that made it look even worse. Do not recommend for shoes you care about.. not worth the lack of help or service... no apology or anything for the issue they caused and made worse! They didn't even seem to care.

The word cobbler evokes a Dickens-esque scene from the 19th century for me. I have a soft spot for…read morethese old trades that still inhabit obscure spots around the city - I admire the artisan and I admire that in an age of excessive consumption and mass manufacturing there's still enough demand for an ol' cobbler. My favourite brown oxfords had worn down to the point I was worried that they might wear through to the sole of my foot. So on a quest to find a suitable place to perform the repair on my beloved shoes, I was pointed in the direction of the Piccadilly Cobbler. I fantasised that I might have been greeted with some cockney rhyming slang and a nod of a flat cap, unfortunately my fantasy was not realised, but nonetheless he swiftly returned my shoes to their former glory as I wandered around town. Some things just can't be replaced sentimentally, aesthetically and economically so in the instance of waning soles here you have a cobbler. Good day.

If you like to spend lots of money on a few pieces of classic and stylish clothing then this is for…read moreyou. The clothes are all designed by two Italians and I'm guessing their names are Madeline and Ann. They specialise in designer wear for young ladies and middle aged women. Even though they had a sale on the items were still far too expensive and I could probably find something similar elsewhere for a much lower price. I don't know about you but when I walk into a designer store there is often an uncomfortable atmosphere because of my very casual appearance. Here I can't fault their customer service though as the lady was very friendly and polite, not patronising! She even went as far as helping me choose an outfit with her expert fashion knowledge. It was almost like she was a personal guide. If I wasn't just window shopping there would be a nice new dress in my wardrobe right now. Like all designer stores the interior was contemporary and suited their smart casual clothing range. The shop was so well kept that it felt rude not to put a piece of clothing back in its right place. In summary Madeline Ann is a great designer store for discerning young and middle aged women.