The Hip Store is one of those Leeds stalwarts that has been around for ages -- first in the…read moreThorntons Arcade, and now in Trinity. I've always been a fan of the cool style and interesting brands that they stock. It's all men's clothing, but I'd definitely consider shopping for gifts here for blokes, since the range is great. (Hello Christmas gift-solving!) They always seem on trend, without trying too hard -- I prefer their gear to Urban Outfitters and the like. It's kind of sporty, but not in the way you'll actually do sports in the outfit. I liked winter coats in the window! They even stock Fjallraven -- a brand I'm sure I spotted in Iceland (even though Swedish) which I think always looks ace. Think proper Nordic-fur-rustic-woollen type hats, bags, and so on. Basically, it does exactly what it says on the tin -- The Hip Store is hip and if I was a dude I'd shop there.

Usual problem, ordered item over the internet and also phoned too check was in stock. Took money…read moreand then received email to say no longer available. Poor service over phone.

I'm normally a proper advocate (not advocaat, that's different) for T K Maxx, but this one, in the…read moreForster Square complex in Bradford, is so messy and disorganised and rammed that I had to leave within five minutes because I thought I would have a panic attack. It was just like Primark in Leeds all over again. Not pleasant.

I like this TK Maxx - as someone who travels round and visits them all, this is one of the better…read moreones if you're looking for a real bargain! For some reason, TK Maxx in Bradford always seem to have things in stock that you don't find in other stores. I remember finding a rare Lulu Guinness handbag there reduced to £13, and a fab Duchamp waistcoat that I haven't seen anywhere else. It is a bit messy inside, but it is a large store and there's plenty of stuff to look through if you've got the time. Watch out for the wobbly floor upstairs - you sometimes think that the vibrations are going to bounce all the glasswares off the shelves!

This is a large shop catering well for men with a thing for labels. They have a wide range…read moreincluding Replay, Lyle & Scott, G Star and Belstaff. T-shirts are mainly simple and branded across the chest but a few unusual prints can be found. Accent appeals to blokes who like to spend a bit of dosh on their clothes, with jeans priced between £80 and £350, with a few unusual cuts and detailing. There are quite a few vintage-style checked shirts and polo shirts but personally I'd go for real vintage every time...and it's about a third of the price. The kids' clothing pushes the prices from pretty steep to completely unjustifiable! Who the heck would spend £150 on an Armani zip up top for an 8 year old boy??? Wrong wrong wrong! Or for that matter £70 for an Armani baby grow for a 6 month old? Clearly not many people as it is now half price! Phew!

Grand little shop secreted in the Queens Arcade just off Briggate. I first noticed this little…read morejewel of a place when I went hunting for some G-Star jeans I'd seen about 3 or 4 years ago before they took off in UK, when I spotted them in the Accent shop window, it was the first place I'd ever seen them in the high street. It's all very smooth and chic when you walk in, the staff will ask you if they can help, you'll decline until you spot some denims on the very extensive jeans wall, and then you'll need their help as you aren't Stretch Armstrong. Moving further back into the shop and there's a selection of top half wear, in the form of t shirts, polo shirts, hooded tops and jackets, in a variety of brands from Lyle and Scott, Replay, Nixon, Barbour, Ringspun and many more. This particular shop is menswear and kids clothing, upstairs is the more tailored area for those who like to be suited and booted at places that aren't Burtons or Marks and Spencer. Back left of the ground floor, which has some of the cutest baby/kids clothes, but also some of the more expensive I've seen; Armani baby grow @ £60. Oh and for novelty value, I once saw a jacket in there made entirely from paper. Check it out if you want a pick of designer clothes expanding beyond the usual.