A trip to Seattle mandates a trip to the Blue Owl. The lone nondescript entrance betrays the warm, casual atmosphere of the inside of the shop. All the denim you could ask for complimented by perfect japanese/american-made outerwear, shirting and accessories that would fit into anyone's wardrobe. But what sells this place is the customer service. Jay and co. serve you like you've been invited into their home. They know their stuff top-to-bottom and are eminently friendly and helpful. They answer all questions so painlessly whether you're a denimhead or new to the game, and they always have great, honest suggestions. I've bought a pair of Momotaro's and most recently, a pair of sneakers from their store, and each time has just been an awesome experience which is an icing on the cake. To top it all off? Inhouse hemming that takes ~10-20 minutes! Wow! As someone who is 5'2", getting a dream pair of denim fitted perfectly out the door is all I could ask for. I hope you guys never close. read more

This is my husband and my 6th or 7th visit to Blue Owl Workshop, so I figured this would be a great time to finally leave them the Yelp review they deserve. The employees are extremely knowledgable, helpful and friendly. By the 3rd visit some of the employees remembered us and/or knew us by name. To me, that's impressive and says a lot about a business. During each visit, they act as something of a personal stylist, setting you up with your perfect fit and style. It is obvious that their goal is to make sure you are happy with your purchases. Their products are pricey, yes, but, you get what you pay for. Everything Blue Owl sells is extremely high in quality and is made to last a very long time. I cannot say enough good about this shop. As we move away from Seattle soon, Blue Owl is going to be a business that we will truly miss. read more

Jay, Kevin, and the rest of the Blue Owl crew are all fantastic. To date, I have bought a number of things from them. This was the place where my journey into raw denim and all things quality menswear related began. Jay has hemmed two pairs of Momotaros, one pair of 3Sixteen, and four pairs of Iron Heart jeans for me. Every single one came out with an impeccable hem mirroring the original. Their "2nd-generation" (modified) Union Special is a beast, and very cool mechanically. I have had three negative experiences getting my jeans hemmed elsewhere (including some of the most prominent denim/menswear retailors in the US). The first time something unfortunate happened to a pair of jeans, Jay offered his hemming service free of charge--not even shipping. Let's review what happened again: Jay offered his hemming service to repair SOMEONE ELSE'S ERROR. For free. And paid for the return shipping. If you haven't inferred it already, I was quite... flabbergasted. Blue Owl's customer service knows no bounds and you will not be disappointed. If you're in the area, I implore you to stop by. Just two caveats (as for exceptions to these caveats, I'm unable to offer any further information). 1. The showroom, as far as I know, is still by appointment only. So be sure to call ahead--making an appointment is easy! 2. They have an exchange only policy. While I understand some people dislike exchange-only, this is a VERY common policy amongst high-end, small boutique shops such as Blue Owl. However, I think it's still good common knowledge to have when shopping here. I have not had any issues with regards to this policy as I precisely only buy things I am 99.99% certain about. Lastly, some hints: Their modal/ribbed shirts are the best undergarments/casual shirts you're going to find on this half of the world for $25 dollars (or was it $20? $18? I don't remember off the top of my head). They don't have them on their webstore, so if you get a chance to stop by, be sure to snag a few of these. read more

Just stopped in again - this place is almost too good at what they do. They're super nice, knowledgeable and they really care about high-quality clothing. read more

Absolutely the best denim store I've been to. Great selection, superb service -- was in and out with a new pair, including alterations, in a half hour. So glad to know this place is here -- and has been for 8 years!!?? Who knew. If you're looking for a place that knows how to fit a body type into a great pair of denim -- this is your spot. read more

Holy denim! Unreal selection of denim and the staff will help you pick out the perfect pair and chain stitch the hems while you wait! Also great selection of shirts, jackets, and leather goods. read more

Great experience at BOW -- I'm basically clueless when it comes to Japanese denim, the dyes, etc. Worry not. Alex has your back. Plan to spend about 30 mins trying on different brands and learning about the nuances of fabric, fit and care. You really won't find better quality, more options to choose from nor a more knowledgeable and authentic staff. They expertly do the hems right there on site (for free) while you wait. read more

I have not been to the shops physical location, but have made several online orders over the last year. They have been incredibly helpful in suggesting sizes, popular products, and exchanges when necessary. Their turnaround time is always insanely fast, and responses to my questions are quick. They have the good prices and free/fast shipping of major retailers, with the friendliness and flexibility you can only hope to find in unique retail stores. I know if I ever make it out to the area, I will absolutely be planning to spend a lot of time at their retail store. read more

This is a great hidden gem in Fremont. They have an overwhelming number of jeans there, plus some great looking clothes to go with them. The guy who helped me was knowledgeable and patient. He did a great job of sizing up my needs both literally and figuratively. I bought two pair and they are perfect. Love that they hem them on as you wait. If you're in the market for new jeans, give it a try. Highly recommend it. read more

Refreshing to buy clothes made by craftspeople - not machines or slaves. The quality of the pants here are far superior than what you will find in a department store. They are designed to last years and years, not just for a single season. And perhaps the best part is you walk out with jeans that fit. There are so many cuts and fabrics that you will probably find a pair that fits your body almost like they were custom tailored for you. These pants look better than any ive owned because they fit right, and are made of top quality materials. So glad I found this place. read more

Great shopping place. Isn't just a denim store as many people might think, they also carry tons of great casual menswear stuff and accessories (Sweaters, tees, jackets, sneakers, boots, leather goods & accessories etc). Store was definitely hard to find; I walked around the block and eventually found a door with the Blue Owl logo on it. The store is actually on the second floor, and the showroom was impressively decorated and visually appealing to look at. Tons of great household brands like wings + horns, Reigning Champ, Naked & Famous, 3sixteen, and also some rarer Japanese finds from Pure Blue Japan, Shoes Like Pottery, FACTOCUM etc). Everything seems to be made in First World countries, hence the steeper price of the goods they sell. For a high-end and upscale store, man is the customer service great as mentioned by everyone else here. I didn't feel a pretentious vibe to the store, nor was I followed around. I didn't feel pressured to make a purchase. Two people helped me out and answered my questions (I think Jay and Alex are their names from looking at their Instagram page). I ended up buying a new leather wallet from Tanner Goods. Unfortunately I already have enough jeans in my rotation, but when I need a new pair this will definitely be the place I'll hit up. read more

Everything they sell here is really high quality and the staff is knowledgable. If you are expat from a bigger city you will feel right at home here. They stock a lot of items from Japan, and restock the most popular items regularly. In general, prices range from $80 - $500 per item. Good place to stock up on basics that will get a lot of use: wallets, belts, jackets, jeans, boots. read more

I don't know if the kind of people that regularly shop at blue owl use yelp, so I'll write this review for someone like myself who does not consider themselves as someone who shops normally at stores like this: Come here if you want: -An incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, never pushy staff -clothing that is pricey for you, but nonetheless very valuable. An investment in yourself. -to confide in the fact that you are selecting from the very best stockpile of clothing possible. -have ever bought jeans on Amazon. Don't come here if you: -don't have more than $50 to spend on a single piece of clothes read more

I've been an online shopper of Blue Owl Workshop for a couple of years, as their denim selection is deep, high quality and unique, and the service is the best I've experienced for any online store, let alone a boutique with only one location. They will custom chain stitch hem and ship out your order faster than anyone out there. If I lived in Seattle I'd be in trouble, but being able to shop so easily online is a good compromise. read more

Great service here from Kevin. I went in thinking going brand specific but they didn't fit me at all. Walked out with a brand that I never heard of but they were the perfect fit. I will buy all my future raw denim here. read more

Worth a trip to Seattle. Alright, maybe there are a lot of reasons to love Seattle, but this New Yorker was bowled over by how great Blue Owl is. Vibe is welcoming and the staff possesses an ocean of patience as they helped to find the perfect brand, weight, color and fit for endless options of the best denims I've ever seen. And after picking out a couple pairs of jeans, I poked around the shirts and t's for 15 minutes while the tailor hemmed the pants for me. By the time I checked out, I had pretty much revamped my casual wardrobe. Terrific selection that's hip without trying too hard and varied enough to find age-appropriate current clothes whether you are 25 or 55. For a slim guy who goes to the gym a lot, I have trouble finding clothes that aren't too baggy or boring. At Blue Owl I pretty much wanted to buy everything they had. read more

Wish I could give it 6 stars! Hands down the best customer service. Great jeans and everything you need. In and out quickly, Kevin helped me find the jeans I wanted read more

I was really excited after reading reviews and decided to come here for my next pair of denims. They have an interesting collection but were out of stock for my size (34-36 waist) for anything I liked. I was offered limited help probably because there were other two customers. The store was dimly lit and hence i could even tell the difference between a deep indigo vs black. A lit of stuff i found not much value for money. I bought a shirt but really wanted to buy a denim which i could have with more help from the staff. read more

Speaking for the online store: Superb customer service. USPS lost an order of mine, reached out to BOW and after only a few short days they had a pair sent to me which came in only 2 days to NYC. Amazing. They also let me combine shipping and use BOW points to add a belt. When I need new jawns, I know where I'm ordering from. Also, helped me pick out the perfect size. Really knowledgable about denim. read more

I've been shopping at Blue Owl Workshop for 4-5 years now. Every time I go I'm reminded just how lucky we are to have this shop in Seattle. Everything about it is great. Their customer service is as good as it gets. If fact I'm not sure I've been to a business with better customer service. Especially a retail shop. One of the things I really like about it is I get to work with the same guy every time I go in and he always makes time for me even tho working the floor isn't his job anymore. It's above and beyond if you ask me. It really shows that Jay must take care of his people and provides a cool place to work, cause they stick around for the long haul. Over the years he's gotten to know me and my style, which is a bit different than a lot of denim heads out there. He's able to help me find stuff that's my style and never pressures me to buying anything or pushes me to try stuff that isn't for me. It's always so chill. The brands they carry are the best of the best. Stuff that for the most part you can only find online. I love that I can go somewhere and feel the denim and try it on. I tend to go in for a new pair of Tanuki's and end up leaving with something extra. I always find something I just gotta have. So if you are reading this, do yourself a favor and stop in. Their new store front is great and the the guys there are awesome. I'm sure you will end up being a loyal customer like I am. Thanks to Jay, Logan and the rest of the team at Blue Owl Workshop!! I'll see you guys again soon. read more

Easily my favorite place to shop. I normally can't stand sales people, but these guys are not sales people. They really know what they are talking about and really help find the best denim for you. Buy your denim here! read more

To be honest, after bought 2 pairs of jeans from BOW, I still haven't been to their physical store. But even through emails, Jay provided top notch services and help in finding me a pair of great fitted jeans (he is super patient and knowledgeable in denim!). For the first pair I bought from BOW, I exchanged once, and Jay provided me with exact measurement of 4 different pairs, which was so helpful in selecting a pair of raw denim online. I just placed an order for another pair today, look forward to it! Will definitely visit their store when I'm around Seattle! Stay Raw! read more

Purchased a pair of denim on Thursday night and received them on Saturday morning! Free shipping over a certain amount. Had a few questions and emailed.. Jay replied back quickly and transaction was flawless. Will definitely come back! P.S. The jeans fit great! read more

A hidden gem in Seattle. The customer service is absolutely wonderful. Jay and staff are exceptionally accommodating and knowledgable when it comes to raw denim. The shop's environment sets up interactions to be intimate but their staff's hospitality makes it less intimidating and more-so fascinating. I cannot wait to make many more trips in the near future. read more

the people here are super nice and helpful. they really know their stuff. the place is a bit hidden, but once you find it it's like finding treasure. selection is RIDICULOUS. possibly the biggest denim selection in seattle. i'll be coming only here for the rest of my raw denim needs. shouts out to logan. read more

Stopped by here on a visit to Seattle. No big signage outside expect for a small sign on a door...it can be easy to walk by without noticing it. However once you find it, it's a gem! Awesome stuff with Japan raw denim and more! Prices are reasonable for the stiff you can get. Jay and Kevin are cool blokes. read more

Went there two different days and had two different experiences with customer service. Would normally give a place like this 5 stars simply because it's really cool that there's a place to actually see and touch something that usually requires a lot of studying online. If you're in the market for some really nice jeans and live near Seattle, there's no reason not to stop by. All the staff seem very knowledgeable and they can help decipher the raw denim lingo. Great, diverse selection of brands. If you like the color indigo, honestly just go stand in here for a minute and you'll feel better all day. Cons - Tape a sign to the street-level door, it's not that hard. -This conversation with someone (apparently the owner?) : "Can I order a pair in straight fit?" "It's hard with this brand because they don't produce very many per month. I'd like to help you but it could be as much as a five to nine month wait." "Oh wow. Even still, could I get on a waitlist, or put in a deposit or something?" "Honestly, I'm not going to order them in anyting but the slimmest fit. It's a consistency issue." On some levels, I understand it, but that was kinda the end of what was overall a condescending interaction. I had money, I wanted to support his business, but he didn't seem to want me to. But I would go back, because the other guys I interacted with there were nicer. read more

Ordered a pair of 3sixteen denim from them, shipped across the country in two days. Turns out I'm not very good at measuring, Blue Owl responded to my exchange request that day. I got the size and fit I needed from them three days later. Five business days to receive, return, and get a new pair across the country! Exceptional customer service. read more

Heard about Blue Owl a while ago but today was my first time in. Jay and the staff were super helpful. I went in thinking I wanted a pair of 3sixteens but with their recommendations I tried on some Rogue Territory and Big John. Left with the Big John as they were the best fit for me. Jeans were hemmed in the spot within minutes. Also you earn $10 in store credit for each $100 you spend. I will definitely be back. read more

Just dropped by yesterday to look for a pair of jeans and boy was I a kid in a candy store! They have introductory, mid level, and high end raw denim with corresponding prices. There is a price point to please everyone. Kevin was wonderful and sized me up in no time. What does that mean? It meant I didn't have to try on 10 pairs of jeans that wouldn't fit my big calves but gave me the look I wanted. It was simple and easy. They even hemmed right on the spot! I didn't have to come back 7-10 business days later. Not only that the jeans were hemmed with cross stitching the way it's supposed to be. They carry Japanese, American, and Canadian brands. I only bought a pair of Japanese jeans but already have my next pair picked out for the fall when it's just a bit cooler. Thanks for the superb service and experience. Will be back soon. read more

Amazing place to order raw denim jeans from! My son wanted Naked & Famous raw denim jeans for his birthday, and there are none in DC. I called Blue Owl Workshop before we ordered to discuss size. (They have the details of sizing for each style of jeans, which makes it easy to order.) I called after the jeans arrived (super fast shipping!) to confirm that they fit properly (seemed a little tight but this particular style stretches some so best not to size up). They were incredibly helpful and nice both times. read more

The gentlemen at Blue Owl are great. Showroom was well lit and there was so many choices. The staff took their time to show me everything. I really enjoyed my time. read more

I ordered a pair of 3sixteens from this place. They had it hemmed and sent on its way to me in less than 30 minutes after I punched in my credit card security code. That's what you call customer service! read more

Came here for the first time on a Thursday afternoon mission to find a new quality pair of raw denim black jeans. I was greeted warmly by Alex who, notably, is the first person to have recognized my import sneakers. I am a newbie when it comes to jeans and shopping fashion in general, but have a discerning eye, so shopping can be quite stressful because my lack of knowledge means that 1) if I'm on my own I am stuck with mass trial-and-error and 2) if I'm getting helped, the fact that I don't know brands and can't well explain what I'm looking for often can invite staff to try and steamroll or rush me through the process. The experience at Blue Owl Workshop was completely the opposite of this. Alex was able to almost read my mind on some of my preferences, and got me into a great fitting pair of jeans quickly. Absolutely friendly and effective customer service. He was also able to fill me in on many of the details of buying jeans which I wouldn't have considered on my own, which went a long ways in terms of getting me educated and making sure that I left with a purchase that I'd be happy with as opposed to just making a sale. I came in wearing an existing pair of jeans with the same fit that I like to wear, and was helped by Alex who quickly was able to quickly guide me through a few options and find a pair that fit better than my existing pair. He seemed to have thorough knowledge of the various brands and subtle differences between the shaping of their different cuts, and also how the various fabrics tend to settle-in and reshape after being worn a lot (normal and relatively minor for denim, but still a much appreciated attention-to-detail when considering fit). They can authentically hem jeans in just a few minutes so length doesn't need to be taken into account during fitting which significantly simplifies the process since you are just looking for the correct waist & profile. The shop is upstairs and, being June, had windows open and a fresh breeze and sunlight coming in by one of the fitting mirrors. Music at a good level and a clean bathroom. A very pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend this place, I will definitely be using this shop in the future and will recommend it to guys in need of good jeans (they also have a nice looking selection of other clothes that is worth stopping in and taking a look at in its own right.) read more

Fantastic store. The customer service provided here is something not offered in any shop I've been to before. Jay is the owner, amazing guy. These folks want you to leave with something that fits, fits your needs, and looks good. Yes you may spend more money, but you will leave with a product that fits and that bears quality. read more

For discriminating tastes for denim and other awesome clothes. But best of all was the service to help find the perfect jeans. Thank you.

This review is for their mail order service.. I ordered a pair of jeans and received them 3 days later on the East Coast. Had some fit issues and Jay the Managing Director responded immediately and consistently to my communications. Very Highly recommended. read more

The finest shop in Seattle! I've been shopping at BOW for about a year now and I can safely say that there's just about no better store than Blue Owl! The customer service is great and the Sales report Jay and Kevin are very knowledgeable about the jeans they carry, and the whole experience makes your buying that much better. The selection is ridiculous from RGT to tellason to 3sixteen. They carry it all. The best part ever was going in and picking out a fresh pair of Raws and having any question I had answered! All in all 110/100 read more

I created a yelp account just to give Blue Owl Workshop a 5 star review. Impeccable service every time. They go above and beyond to provide an excellent experience. Could have come in to pick up a pair of shorts but they shipped them to me 1 day priority mail just for my convenience. I've also bought a beautiful pair of PBJs and Momos that they chainstitch hemmed on the spot. They've got a customer for life. read more

I had heard that this was the place to go for quality raw denim and knowledgeable staff, but I'm not a denim junkie and wanted a quick experience buying the right pair without much production. The guy helping me picked up on that right away, got me exactly what I wanted in short order, and was friendly and helpful throughout. I will definitely return for future purchases. read more