This shop has been around in Chorlton for 13 years now, it sell some interesting and different…read morelabels, most from up and coming new designers and quirky European labels like labels like Ruutsoo. The shop sells clothes for both men and women with most of the pieces being a one off.... so if you like something well enough to pay the rather inflated price, the likely hood is that you will be the only person in Manchester wearing it! The shop is fairly small, but the wide range of stock is neatly placed on east access rails. The only downside is the staff sometimes seem to have been a little distracted when I popped in, I don't know if this is because I am not head-to-toe in designer gear, but I get the feeling it is!

Lovely fashion shop in Chorlton. Great range of small labels. They even sell clothes from the…read moreSwedish Bohemia label! I spent some hours there going through the pieces,nice collection of shoes as well.

I thought this would be too trendy for an old codger like myself. Definitely wrong there and glad I…read morechecked it out. There is an excellent variety of choice to suit most people, the prices are quite reasonable and the staff attentive although I have to agree with lou2497; sometimes too persistent! I particularly like the fact that I wasn't made to feel out of place in a young person's shop which, after all, is what River Island is.

This branch of River Island is absloutely brilliant as it is based centrally in the centre right…read morenext to Debenhams. You can rely on River Island to be right up to the minute fashion wise and have amazing items. It is a fantastic place for teenagers and young people as well as having some sophisticated pieces for older people. The staff are reasonably friendly and will approach you to ask if you need any help (sometimes a little too mithering). A good selection of gimmicky gifts in store at the moment, just in time for Christmas. great!!

I don't know if you still have to have a Matalan card to shop here, but I got one ages ago. I took…read morea client shopping for trainers and he's disabled, so needs velcro fastenings. This limits it quite significantly. JJB sports didn't have any, just like all the major shoe shops. When we eventually tried Matalan, they not only had a choice, they were £7 a pair for reasonable quality. When I was asked about a card, I thought it may come in useful at some time, filled in the information, was given a temporary card and got £1 off the trainers immediately! Definite points for the store there! What I was impressed by was that, although the prices are ridiculously low, most of the products are good quality - at least as good as most normal shops. I couldn't give five stars, however, due to the long wait to get served. There was a snake of people all waiting patiently and two tills in operation, every time I have been in, no matter what time of day. I still recommend Matalan to everyone for whatever clothing they need.

If you have a Matalan card, and you can easily apply for one of these in any of the shops, Matalan…read moreis the perfect budget place to shop. This Warrington store has had a recent refurbishment, and now looks bigger than it did previously. The shop is really spacious, and there are no problems shopping with a pram. The shop has a great selection of everyday clothes. You can pick up tops for £2.50, and leather shoes for a tenner. They also have regular offers, and 3 for 2's on gifts, especially around Christmas time. Most of the staff are really friendly, and car parking is usually fine. Be aware, however that the store does get busy. Weekends can be a nightmare, and even with all the checkouts open, be prepared to queue!

Hasseen exclusive wear is just one of the many sari shops on and around Roundhay Road. It stands…read moreout for me because it has some exceptionally beautiful elaborately beaded garments which seem to be of a higher quality and level of detail than the pieces in many of the other sari shops. Some of them really are gorgeous, in vibrant gem colours with intricate patterns of gold and silver beads painstakingly sewn in. It would be worth a visit just to drool over them even if you don't intend to buy anything. The most elaborate garments are suitably more expensive than their less-detailed counterparts, with a very elaborate tunic top selling for £85.Though I'd be worried if it sold for any less considering the work that must have gone into it! If you want to experience the real beauty of traditional South Asian fashion then I would highly recommend Hasseen.

I love Next, but since the new one opened on the Greyhound park I tend to find that I spend more of…read moremy time on that one, unless I'm in town and don't want the hassle of travelling to the retail park. The only reason I prefer the other one, apart from the fact that it's bigger and offers more choice, is because it gets SO busy that at times you can barely move and the room between clothes rails to move around shop is really tiny. There's two floors to this one, women's clothes and children's clothes with shoes downstairs and men's clothes and home accessories up stairs. I wish there were more tills as it tends to be the queues that take up a lot of space when you're trying to pass, although the children's section at the back is a lovely area and a bit better spaced out and not as busy. When it comes to their clothes and quality however, you can't go far wrong and the staff are really helpful. It's a just a shame that the shop is so small ( but then lots are in certain areas of Chester city centre due to the old Roman shop sizes, so it's something you have to give up to keep the history in place. ) Therefore if you like more space I'd try the Next on the Greyhound retail park instead, but the staff and products themselves are great in this outlet in the Chester City centre also !!

I'm not the most fashionable soul on Earth, but this store surprised me with a pleasing selection…read moreof high quality novelty t-shirts and belts which were suited to my tastes. I would not go out of my way to shop here although it reminded me that I should keep an open mind as it taught me not all clothing stores that cater for men contain boring and generic designs. Next also supply excellent slim fit suits which are much more suited to my thin frame than regular fits from the likes of M&S or Debenhams.

Similar to the other clothing shops in the precinct, this only stands out because of the lovely…read morestaff, who are always helpful and polite. Same sorts of clothes as everywhere else, and a small shoe and bag section, with some additional accessories near the till. For some reason there always seems to be a lot of mums with pushchairs in here, though I can't quite figure out why. Prices are competitive, quality occasionally questionable, but generally a pretty decent clothes shop.

It is difficult to speak passionately about these ubiquitous stores adjacent, opposite, and above a…read morevery similar store selling very similar merchandise in a vey similar way. However STorm is probably the more famous, more popular store of the bunch. I must say, I preferred the old store near Lewis's, while the stock was similar, the shop was larger and brighter, there was more stuff and more space to look; it was a little decrepit, but it wasn't in St John's which I tend to find dark and claustrophobic Now there is no alternative I shop here. The stock is variable with some obligatory tat but an occassional bargain (as with most of these style stores) and the staff are always on hand and very helpful.

Alankar I've been in because it's interesting, my knowledge of it is poor though so don't take this…read morereviews as god's word. I ended up in here with a female friend who found the gear i.e. saris and such very pretty. Lots of browsing revealed a big shop floor with all manner of traditional eastern dress, and the brightest fabrics etc ever known. The place is friendly and the atmosphere modern. Errm yeh..

Rude and Arrogant - poor customer service will never shop again !!!!!…read moreHad to purchase some clothes for sisters wedding - They refused to show me some of their clothes saying I couldnt afford them . Actually did me a favour as I stumbled across Shadi Mubarak on Stockport. They could learn a few things on customer service and quality from these guys Spent over £2000 - Your loss Alankar

I wasn't overly impressed with what was on offer at the Blakemere Craft Centre. The place itself is…read morequite quaint with a lovely cobbled stone square and an attractive seating area but to be honest that's about all I can say on the positive side. The place has a real artificial feel. The numerous shops sell mainly cards, crafts and antiques but the merchandise is all very samey and a bit tacky. There are a few activities for kids such as pottery painting and a falconry and the Village café serves a decent enough cake. It's the first time I've been shopping and have only spent £3 on a coffee. I won't be rushing back.

Nice place for an afternoon out. No undercover parts so if its raining you will get soaked! There…read moreis a kids play area there which is open til 5 so good for the kids and for a break for you! Not loads of shops, but theres a few good ones. Good for crafty bits. It is however expensive, we paid £15 for a blanket rabbit for our daugher, but she's now 18months old and still carries it round with her so well worth the money!