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18 years ago
My current favourite menswear shop. Old fashioned in the best sense of the word. No loud music and teenage assistants here. A good range of clothes, suits as well as tweedy courduroy-y type outfits for the country gent wannabee. read more
48 Frederick Street
Edinburgh EH2 1EY
United Kingdom
New Town
0131 220 9170
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http://www.pakeman.co.uk/
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People searched for Men's Clothing 211 times last month within 15 miles of this business.
Stopped into the women's store recently on a trip to Edinburgh. The first staff person I…read moreencountered me seemed like she couldn't be bothered to make a sale. Others wouldn't even to look up when I asked them a question. I was so disappointed as their selection is stunning. Needless to say I bought elsewhere.
Great clothing made with great materials Really worth the…read moremoney I suspect I'll be wearing my purchase for many years to come
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Spent the month of August in Edinburgh, performing at the Fringe Festival... bought a GORGEOUS…read moreKestin suit and scarf from Frontier Man. Obsessed with their clothes! So interesting. I hope they ship internationally because now i follow them! Great service, well-priced, LOVE LOVE the store!
Thank you to Joe for an making an enjoyable browse turn into a purchase through his fantastic…read moreknowledge and experience. Grabbed myself a beer aswell which makes the whole experience that little bit more enjoyable. Great selection of top end brands and products, will definitely be back to spend more Only a short walk from George Street and Princes Street, and easily accessible with buses and trams, and good old feet power. Go give this place a look, definitely one of the best mens fashion shops in Edinburgh.
YMC, Edwin
I had it in mind to buy myself a fair isle jumper (in the U.S. we'd call it a pullover sweater)…read moreduring our trip to Scotland. I did some online research before we left home and learned that to be considered authentic, one of the requirements is that it be fashioned from Shetland wool, as opposed to cashmere, merino, or lambs wool. I found a very useful thread on Reddit that listed several reputable shops in Edinburgh (our base of operations while in Scotland), including this warning: "Whatever you do, don't go into any of the tat shops." Of course, then I had to ask Google what a "tat shop" was. In the United States, my guess would have been a tattoo parlor, but that didn't make sense. A "tat shop" is a souvenir store. I made some phone calls when we got to Edinburgh. Many stores in the UK are closed on either Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/Wednesday, so that narrowed our choices. Other stores had no fair isle jumpers in stock. Still, I was undeterred and kept calling around. After only two or three calls, I reached Dicks Edinburgh and was told that they did have exactly what I was seeking. A few hours later, after we had toured Edinburgh Castle, we hopped into a cab and went straight there. My husband and I were the only customers, and the entire staff (two women and a man) were collectively attentive to us. It took me only a few minutes to decide on the perfect jumper. It was a lovely experience from start to finish. Dicks Edinburgh is clearly a quality clothing store, and I would not hesitate to shop there again.
Top quality Shetland Wool Sweaters and helpful staff. It took a transatlantic telephone call and a…read morereview of many of their sweaters, but we walked out delighted with our purchase.
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Beautiful department store on Princes St, with a super unique layout due to the historical building…read moreit's in. If you are from Canada, this store is just like Hudson's Bay. If you are from the USA, it's just like Macy's. Ran out of Clarins cream and stopped here to stock back up. Had AMAZING service by the rep!
Unusual, old-fashioned and charming is how I would describe Jenners. It has a maze-like quality so…read moreit's quite easy to get lost in the multitude of rooms and floors. Definitely worth a browse for a quaint shopping experience. The cafe is very good too, but extremely busy. I had a breakfast of cheese and tomato omelette with a decent cup of coffee. Not very relaxing due to the bustling crowds of people and it's a queue-up to order and pay system, so I was concerned my food would be cold by the time I managed to get my coffee, pay and grab a table. But it was warm enough and very tasty.
Photo. November 2012.
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I had a terrible experience with Ede and Ravenscroft's graduation photography service. The photos…read morewere poor quality with black marks caused by a camera fault, and I had to go through 44 emails just to get an acceptable version. The final images were cropped badly, the mounts were dented, and further edits were made without my consent. Communication was slow, confusing, and at times rude. I paid for professional photos to capture a special day and instead received stress, disappointment, and poor customer care. I would never use this company again or recommend them to anyone.
This was the most disappointing experience I've encountered. The quality of the photographs was…read moresubpar, and I was provided with the incorrect gown for the ceremony. Customer service was unsatisfactory, and I paid over £200 for their services. It appears that they have a monoply in the university graduation market.
Like many I consider myself to have an individual-yet-trendy taste when it comes to fashion. After…read moreall I live in Edinburgh, a town not exactly shy of a few pretentious trendies, although in fairness it's either get fashionable or end up hanging around Cockburn Street thinking about black and wondering when Fall out Boy's next album is being released! So with the above in mind (the trendies, not the emos!), I tend to venture outwith the norm when it comes to fashion shopping on the Diesel, Lyle & Scott and Superdry-heavy streets of Edinburgh. And that's where Solo comes in. Short of jumping online, Solo should be any self-respecting man's first fashion port of call in the capital. Stocked with a diverse array of trendy-yet-seldom-seen-on-shelf brands such as Rough Justice, Caliban and Villain, also managing to keep the pricing reasonable compared to the likes of say Harvey Nics or Cruise. Definitely aimed at the smarter-dressed man, the size of the place appeals to the wee pretentious twat in me that appreciates the fact that whatever I buy from here won't be seen on every other Tom, Dick and Harry I pass on South Bridge! And the staff are more chatty and down-to-earth than you would expect from a vendor competing with the likes of the aloof Xile and the aforementioned Harveys, easing the minds of the more self-conscious out there. Solo by name, solo by nature. Worth a shout.
Snagged a beautiful midnight linen shirt that was on sale! Gorgeous shop, neighborhood and clothes!read more
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My Dad was getting married last September and I finally convinced him that he would need a new suit…read morefor it. So we tralled Edinburgh before stumbling upon Slaters, and I am glad we did. This store stocks a huge amount of suits in every colour imaginable. As well as some other smart clothes, like your tweed coat yah. The service was fantastic, there are few shops which offer such a high standard of service. The shop assistant was very polite and listened to what my dad was looking for and came up with a tonne of options. He gave advice and was really helpful. We settled on the second suit my Dad tried, and the best thing is they alter for free! This was the Monday and the guy said we could pick up the altered suit on Saturday. As my Dad doesn't live in Edinburgh I said I would pick it up but it would be two weeks later as I was going on holiday on Saturday. Not a problem, he organised the suit to be ready for the Wednesday. My brothers picked up their suits from another branch of Slaters and they were just as good.
Selling suits and formal wear for guys, Slaters is a well known name and they do fantastic quality…read moresuits some of which are very affordable indeed. My brother got his suit for his school leavers dance from Slaters and many of my friends have recently had to invest in a suit for Grad Balls and Slaters seems to be the most popular option. It also seems like the most wallet friendly option as a friend of mine got his suit for £80, I didn't realise you could get suits at such a bargain price! Prices range from under £100 to £200+ so it depends how flush you're feeling I guess. You don't have to go all out and buy a suit or kilt you can also hire them if you don't really need them all that much, just don't get carried away with the red wine.
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The rudest staff I ever experienced in my life. I was asked to move 4 times while I am buying…read moresouvenirs here. Three times while I am buying cookies and cap and one time while I am on the line to pay.The cashier told me that it was busy that is why, I told her it's not even busy and I am still choosing. I should have not buy the things i want to buy but I am already in line. I wont go here if you are a tourist or maybe it's just me cause I am Asian cause they are all smiles with other people.
Okay so when tourists come to Edinburgh they love to buy tartan in any shape or form which means…read morethere is an abundance of tourist shops in the city. I normally take visitors to this store purely because its less annoying than the rest of the tourist tat shops. You know the ones I mean, the shops that blast bagpipe music out into the street all day and have See You Jimmy hats hanging off the window. For some reason these shops really annoy the locals. Thankfully Romanes and Paterson is not like that. Romanes and Paterson has been around since the 1860's, which is a good enough reason alone to support a historic business. The shop stocks cashmere, kilts, woolen goods, tartan gifts, shortbread, Edinburgh Castle Rock and whatever else it is tourists in Scotland like to buy. It really is ideal for tourists coming to Scotland who wish to purchase their souvenirs to take back home. Its much better than all those shops previously mention which just stock complete tat. There is also a cafe in the store which does a good afternoon tea and is waiter service. The only waiter service cafe on Princes Street I'm told, I guess that is probably true in a world full of Costas and Starbucks.
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Outstanding! We visited the store back in 2019 and I purchased a large Black Watch scarf. I had my…read moreeye on the mini cape but didn't think I'd have the room in my luggage. Fast-forward a few years and I'm still thinking of that cape. With what's going on in the world, I reckon it will be a while before I'm back in Scotland so I hopped online! Ordering was a breeze and I was thankful they still carried it. What amazed me the most is how fast the shipping was to Canada! No unexpected costs as others have mentioned. The cape is stunning and very good quality. Just as I remembered it. Now that autumn is upon us, I have already worn it a couple of times. I am VERY happy with my purchase. My entire experience from start to finish was perfect. I will definitely be ordering more from them.
Marchbrae is a beautiful store right in the heart of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. This is not the…read moretypical tourist trap and they carry an impressive array of clothes and accessories for men and women, most of them are crafted in Scotland. Their tartans are stunning!
I needed a waterproof storm hat. The employees were helpful and had just what I wanted for a good…read moreprice. My husband liked their Barbour water resistant jackets. Nice business.
Coolest peeps helpin me look fresh-dipped in Scottish couture…read more Cute Castillian gals makin sure I look dope in clan gear. Yup, don't come here and bite mah style, brah. You ain't as handsome. Nope.
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Offbeat Clothing, a bit like a unisex Pie in the Sky, sell a mixture of indie "Tea Jenny" clothing…read moreand Iron Fist type emo gear. This place is a bit like an affordable Cult but a little less predictable, which is always welcomed. Alongside floral print skirts and sparkly tops, girls can also find some vaguely emo jeans in Offbeat, and some monster patterned backpacks. The occasional pair of baggy jeans are on sale from time to time, but at the moment Motel imitation attire is very much in. Guys, similarly, can find a mixture of clothing and shoes in here but the section for men is a bit more scene than what's on offer for the ladies. The staff are really friendly and they do cracking sales pretty much all the time! Offbeat is great for people who want cool, fashionable streetwear but don't want to adhere to one extreme side of the fashion spectrum. It hits a good middle ground and has consequently always come up trumps for me.
When I was about 17, I'd often tentatively visit such non-mainstream shops as this one. Whilst I've…read morenever, ever been anywhere near this "scene", there was always a few bits and bobs I could pick up (almost always t-shirts), with the old version of Cult Clothing being perhaps the best of such stores. Given that I'm currently writing this in tatty old trackies and a t-shirt with more holes than St Andrew's, you can probably guess the utter indifference I have to quirky and offbeat fashions these days without me having to explain it.
Kurt Muller is a European designer make with a few stores dotted around the the UK, one of which is…read morethis branch in Ocean Terminal. Kurt Muller usually struck me as a men's clothing retailer first and foremost but I picked up a gorgeous pair of sandals for my holiday, at a totally bargain price of £25. The most expensive men's shirt I saw was probably about £50, which is great for a designer label. This isn't a huge store but it's got loads of stock, and the staff are incredibly helpful.
Nice store with nice designs. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Prices are the average high…read morestreet prices. Them men's clothing and belts are nice, too.
I dont find myself in River Island too much. I dont think the clothes they sell particulary…read moredifferent or interesting. However they do sell some lovely maxi dresses for the summer but this is only avaliable in the largers stores. The few times I have entered this retailer I have found the attitudes of the staff much to be desired.
Recently done up, I am really like this store's new look. They've taken the staircase out from the…read moremiddle of the store and tucked it nicely at the side. This gives far more room for female fashion. I do feel the guys' section has decreased as a result though.
today was bad. seriously pathetic. I've eperienced better service from this store and others…read more 1. when trying to look for someone on the shop floor - NO ONE could be seen. not even at the doors. 2. I was looking at the inspire range for belts and they only had one after i enquire at the till after standing in LOooooooong queue. 3. not once, not twice but three times the lady at the till buzzed for other staff members to come and reduced the queue and even after a forth buzzer no one came - pathetic. Really felt sorry for the lass as i've been in that situation and it's not nice. I did get a belt though rather please with myself. The store did need a tidy up though.
This is a nice, big store on two levels which has general clothing downstairs and shoes,…read moreaccessories, young teens and maternity wear on the upper level. It has a great range of cheaply prived t-shirts and jeans as well as a more expensive range of more cutting-edge fashion items. The accessories are bright and funky and the shop always seems to have a sale on. It can be a bit like a jumble sale at times and you need to have a good old rummage but it is worth it. It is a youthful store but I don't feel out of place there although I hit 30 this year. Also does a great range in cheap work clothes.
I've got to say I'm with Emma on this one - I was so surprised at how much I liked Bank…read more Being a mistress of charity and vintage shops, I don't usually go for low-band designers. But some of the clothing they had in here was sweet! I had a wee look at the lovely Lipsy tea dresses and lingered at the Rare ranges. For guys, it was very much a Superdry/Adidas/Firetrap kind of gig but I like that urban, sports but not actually sports look. It's still a bit hip hop, and even as time progresses away form these late 80s fads they are brought back time and again. I have been longing for an Adidas hoodie for ages, but when I was gazingly lovingly at one in here my boyfriend huckled me out the shop. He's not really into trends like that so I run the risk of being disowned. But I'll raise the roof until I get one because I like them! And Bank's sales rack was too good to resist.
Although Bank does lean over to the high, high fashion side of things, which I'm not greatly into,…read moreif you filter your hot garment hunting vision between the racks of often very brightly coloured attire, you should be able to find a diamond in the...not rough, because it's not rough, but you know what I mean, you're sure to find at least one pretty decent item. There are a lot of brands here, in the sense of brands to be noticed by everyone, and if you're not the type to emblazon brands all over yourself, then a lot of Bank might not be your cup of tea. However, they do stock Lipsy and Rare, both of which do really pretty frocks. I always find something at Lipsy to go partying in. They also have Superdry, which I'm definitely keen on, and Converse, which does the trick every time. Some of the clothes can border on being a bit too pricey, but Bank actually usually have some pretty good sales on, which can result in bargains. I'm always a bit tempted to buy some of the really neon and glitzy Paul's Boutique stuff in here, but just don't know if I'd get away with it. They have men's clothing too, although I can't really comment properly on the merits of the garments, obviously.
When I think of Burton, I think of square-toed, black leather shoes with a buckle on the top, of…read moresensible, loose-fitting beige polo shirts, sensible slacks and Ford Mondeos. Stereotypes exist for a reason, but in the past few years Burton has done quite a bit to rid themselves of their "dad on the dancefloor" image. It's not really about high fashion, but while I feel utterly alienated by the effeminate preening style championed in Topman, Burton feels homely and reassuringly male. A bit dull perhaps, but at least they're not suggesting I wear hairspray and eyeliner. It's best for officewear and what I can only describe as "kicking about" clothes. T-shirts, jeans, the odd hoodie. They may take a slating from people who define your personality by what tawdry nightclubs you hang about in, but I'm more than happy to give Burton the thumbs up.
It's nice to see a shop exclusively for men on the high street that doesn't only sell suits!…read moreBurton fills a gap in the market for those too proud to go to Topman or too poor to go to Cruise. It's bang on! the prices are pretty decent for what they sell, and the stuff is always on trend and pretty fashionable really. The staff are always really happy to help and really grounded, refreshigly so! Plus if you're a student, it's 10% off! woohoo
#yelpmission OK. I do prefer to shop locally or buy British…read moreand then European made goods but sometimes you just need a classic, well made, long lasting article of clothing to round out your wardrobe. And if you're my hubby - you want to buy the same style time after time. That's where this Tommy Hilfiger shop excels. The styles of khakis/chinos, jeans, button down shirts rarely change year to year; which means what you buy will stay in style for ages and if you do need to replace a favourite item - chances are it's still being made - or at least something very similar. So, when he needed a fresh pair of smart looking khakis we bypassed the department stores and went straight to the source. This dedicated shop has the biggest selection of Tommy Hilfiger around for men and women - more styles, more colours, more sizes than other places in town and lots of items on sale as well. In fact, they seem to have more in back than on the floor and the helpful sales assistant was happy to make a fuss over us and search out every style and colour of khakis in my hubby's size. Some had slimmer profiles. Some had a more athletic cut - it was surprising what looked so similar actually did have different fit. Finally, after several attempts we found perfection combination of cut and colour resulting in a happy hubby and a happy salesman (and a delighted, somewhat exhausted, wife). During the trying and retrying of the khakis, I did have a peek upstairs at the women's department. Very preppy, very classic and definitely not my style; there also seemed to be less of a selection than downstairs for the men. But, again, probably more Hilfiger Women's clothing than you would find elsewhere. All in all, a pleasant and successful shopping experience. We even got an invite to an evening soiree launching the new season; and some socks. Can't forget the socks!
The Topman in Edinburgh is reasonably large, spacious and generally has friendly staff…read more As far as most will be concerned, the location is ideal - situated on Princes Street, along with a plethora of other shops. The store generally has something to please everyone's tastes and you'll seldom leave without finding something. Most labels and trends are stocked. With regards to prices, well, it follows the usual price plan of any other Topman store. Expensive. However, if you happen to live or be in Scotland for an extended period of time then I advise that you also check out the Topman in Glasgow, which I feel has a greater range of clothing items and labels.
I'm really wavering between 2 and 3 stars. Let me explain…read more Location is excellent on Princes Street in Edinburgh. The store seemed to be well stocked but it was a mess! I've seen this before in other UO stores, but this was extreme. The Staff also seemed to care less that we were in the store. On the plus side, my daughters found a few good deals in the sales racks. My take away is that if you have time and are willing to look yourself for items you desire- this store would be for you. Not bad - just meh.
Nice clothing, but I was horrified with the employees behavior. They screamed at me for wanting to…read morehelp my daughter get off her jeans as she was having trouble, then an employee screamed at me and told me to "get out of the bloody changing room" which she could have nicely told me to excuse myself because it was 1 person only. Then I proceeded to get nasty glares from the other staff at the checkout, this made me quite upset with the situation. Then at the checkout I asked if they had the item of clothing in a small and they replied with " no, you clearly see it's not on the shelf can't you". I found this comment quite rude as I had already been through quite a lot in this store on princess street. Then I asked for the employees name and they rudely responded with " if you saw the person then you should have asked at the time for their name , shouldn't you have? Which I was quite shocked at. so if I got this employees name I would have wrote it on here but unfortunately they were so rude I couldn't even get that! Overall my experience wasn't good because of this and I wouldn't recommend going at all.