I recently purchased a Veilance bag from the online store and it arrived with scuffs/marks on…read morenearly all outer surfaces. I can only think that this bag was on display or had not been treated carefully. This is not normal and not indicative of the material as I have handled the bag in the official Veilance store in London. I am disappointed that a £200+ tote bag should arrive in such a condition, especially since the pictures on the website did not match this. Pictures of the marks were sent over and the owner checked these before the store had agreed the return. The person I spoke to had emailled me that I should send it back and that I would be reimbursed for the bag and the postage, quote from the email "Thanks for your phone call earlier, just to confirm if you send it back via RM 1st Class Signed For and send us a picture of the receipt we will get that all refunded for you." I received a refund for the bag but not the postage. I sent in a query and was told that the bag was not faulty so there would be no refund on the postage back as the bag was not faulty. I called up and was told that there wasn't much they could do as the owner had ruled on the matter, they were reluctant to put me through to the manager or owner to discuss. I received no call back, unfortunately it appears the manager and owner lacked the ability to call me back. I am very disappointed that the shop had agreed to refund the postage and then went against their word. I'm not likely to use this store again, I went out on a limb to go with an independent but with the experience I have had I no longer trust them. I am further disappointed in spending so much on an item to get it in a poorly state and then to be told that this is normal. In addition, I let them know I would be leaving feedback of my experience and I was told angrily that I shouldn't make threats. Go figure.

For the clothes they sell in here - it would be getting a 5 star. My perfect man would dress head…read moreto toe in Peggs and Son. Seriously fit stuff guys. It is a boutique, which can equal expensive! Obviously you can find the things they sell - such as Huf, Carhartt, Obey... Etc - on the Internet, but this is a lovely shop to 'peruse'. I need to have things in the flesh! I'm not a trusted Internet shopper. But I love coming in here even when I don't have a man to buy for! Yeah I know... Bit of loser... But that is how nice some of the things are in here! The sizing doesn't go up for people a bit bigger or taller in a few of the brands though which is a shame cos I like my tall men! They have a fab sale on at the moment, which will leave happy boys with happy pockets!

The Mole is one of a handful of boutiques around the North Laines that sells both street and…read moresportswear. Their window display draws you in with dozens of pairs of cool sunglasses and wicked headphones. Once you step inside, you'll find there's also a large selection of sneakers, training shoes, sweatshirts, hoodies, tee-shirts and jeans. Labels include Vans, DC, Etnies, Nixon, Von Zipper & Emerica. All you need to complete the look is a skateboard - which you can pick up next door at Oddballs! Review to follow once I've done a few tricks on my BMX. :-)

The Mole annoys me... Not the rodent of course, which is perfectly lovely and surprisingly small…read more.. No, I mean the store. It doesn't matter how much I tell myself that you can create your own "look" on a low budget, and look everybit as well presented as someone forking out four times as much three times as often... Places like this always come along and show off some of the most awesome versions of my clothes... and charge £55 them... £55 feels like the standard... Whether its the ludicrously soft and well fitting hoodies with their gorgeous designs, or the series of gut wrenchingly bad ass trainers....... Gah! There aren't many brands here, with a strong loyalty towards the three or so on offer. In addition to the usual jeans, trainers, jackets shirts and hoodies, The Mole also boasts a strong offering of very sexy accessories. Be they the stylish wallets, trendy shades or somewhat (in my opinion) tacky headphones to match your clothes, The Mole has got colours and styles to impress... Not great value, but offering exceptional quality, The Mole is a place to treat yourself, or to blow that big bonus (not that I've ever had one to wield).

Passport menswear is perfectly placed on St.James Street. This is due to the range of fairly…read moreflamboyant suits they sell. The staff are very friendly and the owner will always take down your number, if you are after a certain type of suit that is not in stock. Expect shirts with exaggerated lapels and some interesting materials. I didn't try on any suits, but they will also arrange for alterations to get a good cut and there is also a selection of clothes for more conservative tastes. The prices are reasonable, but you will obviously shell out a fair bit for a full suit. If you are looking for something a little bit out off the ordinary, you may find something to your taste in Passport.

Outstanding quality and design. I have always liked suits that are slighlty different and I can get…read morethem here. Really helpful and pleasant staff that go the extra mile for their customers. Prices will not break you but the parking fees might!

A must for the seriously dressed man-about-town!! You can get some great clothing, but be prepared…read moreto pay serious cash. Terrific quality.(I looked all over Brighton for a particular style of shirt, and only found it here). Alterations undertaken and of a high standard.

Great clothes and shoes terrible service...should really look at all people the same and not what…read moreyou think somebody can afford. Pompous man in there looking down his nose at people and how they live should be ashamed of himself. All money is worth the same no matter who's pocket it comes from. I've been looking foward to buying a nice pair of shoes for some time and was made to feel like I didn't belong there. The older gentlemen in there wearing suits were polite and very welcoming...when we came back an other assitant was making snide comments about how I was to celebrate my birthday and talking down to us like some entitled toff ruining my experience of what I thought was a very nice shop. Also giving us a damaged box and explaining this how they come from shipping wasn't great on a £200 pair of shoes.

Badger is another of those higher-end clothing stores that I can't quite afford to shop in at the…read moremoment. Still, it's nice to look, and imagine what I would buy if I could. The shop sells clothing and footwear - mostly boots at the moment. They range from comfortable -looking Uggs to fancier knee-highs with pointy heels. Clothing and accessories for both men and women are on the racks - the average top is around £60, while most jeans are £85. There is a sale area, though, with several pairs of jeans on for only £25. I may return to Badger once I have a high-paying career...but at the moment, I'll find cheaper shops.

I have been buying shoes from Badger for years. They have a fantastic selection: always something…read morequirky and interesting. The staff are friendly, helpful and approachable. I love shops like this: really personal, with real people working there, rather than the public face of a huge corporation. This is why they sell what I like: I think they are listening to what I am asking for.

Cool Hand Luke offers a variety of boy's and men's fashions - all in the casual subcategory. Jeans,…read moretee shirts, jumpers and sports jerseys are all available at discounted prices with the post-holiday sale. Accessories include ball caps, knitted winter hats and belts. Although the shop is small, space is well managed, with things hanging on walls and double-level clothing racks. It appears to have a downstairs, but I discovered there's a separate skateboard shop downstairs. It almost fits the male/sportsy theme, but is technically another shop.

I really like this shop. Its pretty small but they carry a good selection of jeans and shirts that…read moreseem to apeal to my tastes. The staff are always really helpful and not at all pushy 'follow you round' sales assistants. I've bought a couple of their T-shirts in here with some pretty good prints on such as Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris just for comic value. They are also really handy to buy for birthday presents and don't cost the earth.

Junkfunk is the place to go if you're looking for a gift for your hipster boyfriend, brother or…read morenephew. It's not exclusively for men but it tends to be men that go in there and look at the cool screen printed tee-shirts (everything from funny slogans to grafitti style designs), the limited edition posters and prints, the colourful Pantone mugs, the quirky stationary and greeting cards and the small but brilliant selection of hand-drawn comics and art books. Like I said, it's a cool boys shop for cool boys.

I felt perhaps not funky enough to check out a shop called Junk Funk, but it turned out to be quite…read moreunassuming and filled with interesting clothes and gifts. The women's clothing selection was pretty sparse, but the dresses, sweaters and t-shirts were of high quality, and reasonably priced. Men's clothing racks also held casual clothes - tees and long sleeve shirts with a few pairs of jeans. Gift ideas were quite unique - my favourite being an egg you crack and grow a plant out of. Can't say I've seen that before. Other offerings were mugs, recycled notebooks and some hilarious cards that I hung around for awhile to read.

Jack Wills is definitely the best-designed shop I've ever been in. Very impressive. It sells both…read morewomen's and men's wear, along with some basic houseware (bedding, cushions, etc.) but it feels like you're a guest in someone's home, free to snoop through their stuff. Some shirts were folded neatly along bookshelves (intermixed with books, of course) whilst others were hanging in closets. The shop's first floor includes a den - complete with television and pinball machine - and a bedroom, where socks neatly peek out from one of the dresser drawers. Sales clerks were bustling around, tidying every section as though they were expecting visitors at any minute. They all seemed to be really dedicated to their jobs, though too focused to offer assistance or greetings. This shop was a treat to look through, although I wouldn't buy anything. It's quite pricey. (I must admit it was tempting to pick something up, as my initals were embroidered onto everything. Personalised sweat pants!)

There was a time a few years ago where EVERYONE in Brighton seemed to be into Jack Wills…read more Maybe that's because I was younger then... preppy college chic was in style for preppy kids that were in college? Sadly I was neither of those things, so I never owned anything from Jack Wills. They do make rather nice looking hoodies though! I'm afraid I'll never wear one, being closer to 30 than 20... Oh wait! They have a store for older people called Aubin Wills!! It's still preppy, but more mature. Sadly the Brighton store is closed. If you have a family member that is just about to start university, buy them a Jack Wills item of clothing! They'll probably love it.

Ever wanted a suit that makes you feel like a million dollars?…read more If the answer is yes, book an apppointent at Gresham Blake. They specialise in stunning, bespoke and made to measure suits for men and women. Remember the black and white pin striped suit Heather Mills wore in the court case against a certain Beatle? That was a Gresham Blake. As well as offering individual and customised suits, their Brighton shop sells off the peg suits, shirts, silk ties, cravats and cufflinks.They also do a lovely range of silk hankies with ladies in various states of undress. I'd love a black suit with skull and cross bones in the lining but I'm not sure my budget would reach to both arms....

Gresham Blake is Brighton's most famous bespoke tailors, and for good reason: it offers a huge…read moreamount of different materials and cuts to create your perfect suit, as evidenced by the hundreds of testimonials from local and national celebrities. It's almost too pricey for the common Brightonian, but prices do start quite low, and can be even cheaper if you buy off the rack, and there are some very nice items on there as well! There's even a women's section: everything you might need from a bespoke tailors, really. The main problem here is price: these aren't prices for mortals, I feel. Still, when you enter the shop, you are treated well, even you don't hand over an American Express Gold card upon entry. However, without the necessary cash, much of what Gresham Blake offers will forever be closed to you. I wish I had the cash to get a tailor made suit here, I'd go for something really original and different (definitely some shades of pink), but that will remain a pipe-dream for some time, I feel. If you have the cash, though, you could do much worse!