Barker is one of the oldest independent fashion shops in Cardiff, and it stocks a combination of…read morevintage-style clothing and casual on-trend stuff from brands such as Two Stoned and G Star jeans. In fact it's jeans that Barker are probably best known for - with more for men than for women. They have a wide range, with different labels, denims and styles, then alongside that they have quite a few t-shirts, hoodies, and so on. The shop front itself is fairly plain and simple from the outside, and then inside it's quite relaxed and informal, with friendly, helpful staff.

Barker isn't exactly your average clothes shop and i'll tell you exactly why…read more 1) The vibe is incredibly laid back, despite the fact that it's a small shop you never feel like your being rushed or trapped in between clothes racks, you have the freedom to browse. 2) The staff don't act like they hate their jobs, which on a busy Saturday, is a triumph. They're helpful and well informed, not to mention incredibly good looking. 3) The clothes they stock are a mix of independent labels and vintage gems and the quality is fantastic. 4) Massive selection of jeans. I bought a pair here (yes, I like boys jeans) that I wore until they literally fell apart. It took over two days of almost daily wear and abuse to kill them and I mourn the loss like that of a child. To conclude. There's nowhere quite like Barkers.

Seven Clothing is a great men's boutique situated at the mouth of the Wellfield Court Arcade, where…read moreit meets Wellfield Road. It's a great position, as it benefits from being seen from all angles. Stocking a really large range of designer menswear, for such a small shop, is quite an accomplishment! There's everything from trainers and accessories to T's and jackets from designers such as: Box Fresh, Chefdeville, Daniele Alessandrini, Dolce & Gabbana, Energie, Elvis Jesus, Full Circle, Franklin & Marshall, Guide London, Hudson Shoes, Junk de Luxe, Luke 1977, Rough Justice, Scotch & Soda, Tootal Scarfs, (which I love and wear myself), and Weekend Offender. Prices are reasonable, (the going rate, with quite a few items sold under what you would get them for in the city centre), and there's a sale on at the moment with up to 50% off... great stock, good value... what more can I say?

Ordered tshirts for my family for Christmas November 1st 2021. Ordered express shipping. We're…read moregetting to December and still have not received the shirts. I've sent emails messages and called the company in regards to Count Kustoms tshirts that were ordered. No call backs or reply backs to messages emails. very unprofessional. Please save your money and don't buy from them. theyre just taking your money without producing goods . That's called stealing. Embezzlement. That's criminal somebody will press criminal charges on these people at the rate of how there going.

Mojo King in the Wellfield Court Arcade is owned and run by the incredibly laid-back and likeable…read morePaul Reeves, who bares a somewhat striking resemblance to a Mr. Paul Weller... some may say...? The tag line on the flyer for the shop reads, 'for style with soul', which is just about right in more ways than one... there's definitely a lot of heart underpinning this business! If you hadn't guessed it, this is where you need to come to find everything that is Mod, if you want to buy new, and avoid the randomness of the retro shops, which don't always have what you want, and if they do, it may not be in your size... (but isn't it great when it is?!?!) Stocking Fred Perry, Gabicci Vintage, Baracuta, 80s Casuals and Ben Sherman men's clothing and accessories, as well as a few other associated curios... well worth a visit!

I can't personally speak for the men of Cardiff, but I know what I like my men to look like and as…read moresuch can say that I do quite like this shop. While I wouldn't list Ben Sherman in my list of favourite labels, I am a big fan of mod fashion, so I'm happy that there's a shop that exists to provide today's men with this look. The shop has a great look to it, and really knows what it's selling and who it's selling to, which is something that can't be said for some of the other clothing stores in the Wellfield Road area. There's plenty to be found in here too, whether you're looking to go full mod, or if you're just after a classic Fred Perry shirt. There aren't nearly enough shops like this aimed specifically at men, and it's great to finally see something that stands out from all the surf shops and Hollister wannabes.

There are pently of cool brands here and it is possible to get some nice hip clothes without…read morelooking like the average football thug! Don't forget your credit card though! The post-christmas sales here are really good and there are some bargains to be had if you can hold-on.

Nice Choice of High End clothing here, and normally quite a large variety…read more Very often they have new release's and new to the scene manufacturer's very early on. Located in a nice arcade, and is spread accross 3 rooms. (Sometimes 2) Normally a nice friendly atmosphere and service from the staff. Its no more expensive for the clothes than any other stores, that sell the same quality clothing.

Ah, dahling. This is where you go if you want to browse a fine selection of well-made suits…read more Set over two floors, Hawkes carries a wide range of suits, shoes, ties, and other accessories for the discerning gentleman. For such a posh shop, the service here is really friendly - I ended up chatting to a fresh-faced young 'in about studying in Tampa for a few minutes, after a gentleman who I presumed to be the manager happily directed me around the shop. If nothing here is to your liking, Hawkes will create a custom suit for you - all you have to do is come in and get measured. It's worth mentioning they've also just made the suits for the Cardiff City team, as well designed custom apparel for other well-respected men about town. Downstairs you'll find a collection of snazzy shoes, with one pair by Jeffery West in black and red leather that only a man with copious amounts of confidence could pull off. Strangely, they weren't priced yet, but the shop assistant told me they'd be priced between £350 and £500. Yikes.

I love Hawkes. To bits. J'adore le Hawkes…read more If you've ever seen How I Met Your Mother, you'll understand what a suit fetish is, and I must admit that I do have a slight one myself. There's just something about a well cut suit that causes all the other clothes to cower under the table in shame. And if Jack Donaghy has taught us anything, there is nothing that can beat a man in a mean power suit. Hawkes, then, is some kind of bespoke Mecca for those of the suit-ishly inclined. The off-the-rack suits are of a quality unmatched in Cardiff. You'll pay a high price for them, but you'll end up getting a suit that will last you until you die, with a fit that, for an off-the-rack suit, is almost perfectly matched to you. However, for the more tailored suit, Hawkes do offer a bespoke service, offering complete customisation of the suit from the measuring stage, to the material selection stage and through to the finished product. If you have a specific set of requirements, Hawkes are happy to provide. Again, you will end up paying a high price for it, but no one ever said style does come cheap.

It's been a long time since I last went into this store in the centre of Cardiff. When I was a…read moreteenager I was really into this type of surfer style (right before my black phase), and so this was one of my favourite stores. Despite the price tags. Happily, upon a re-visit, I saw that through the years nothing mush has changed and Freespirit still offer a good range of stylish and practical clothes for men, women and children. Upstairs there is a particularly good shoe section where everyone who wants comfortable toes without going into the dreaded JJB Sports will be well catered for. There is also a good range of swimwear and accessories, particularly belts and wallets and that kind of practical gear. This is a fun shop that's likely to please most people under the age of 35, and everyone else who still enjoys the odd spot of sun, or hike in the Welsh countryside.

If you're shopping for a beach holiday, or if you're into surfing, Freespirit will probably be…read moreright up your street. It stocks loads of lovely surfer-style clothes and footwear, including premium surf and skate brands such as Roxy, Animal, Vans, Oakley and O'Neill - which have a fairly premium price tag to match. Spread over two floors in a shop on St John Street, there's also room for plenty of accessories such as casual bags, belts, sunglasses and watches. The clothing ranges cater for kids, men and women - and for us girls there are some lovely beach dresses, t-shirts, vests, pumps, sandals and flip flops. Definitely gets you in that holiday mood!

Every time I walk into this shop I have the same dilemma. I adore everything, but can afford…read morenothing. Really, everything in this shop makes you say something along the lines of: 'That's lovely.' Sometimes I go in just to look, wander around, and look some more. Occasionally I might even try something on. Now, please don't get me wrong; I think that the quality of these clothes is absolutely worth the price tags attached to them. The detailing and materials used are beautiful, once I fell in love with a jumper just for its lining. And the staff are so lovely and polite that you don't feel too bad just browsing. The layout of the Cardiff store is very well done, and they use the extra window space in the Royal Arcade to great advantage. White Stuff, I think, is what Fat Face used to be. So go in, look around, enjoy the pretty. You might even go so far as to buy something!

I don't ever claim to be in the know on fashions and the latest shops. I just decided to go in here…read morecos of the funny little nodding corgi dogs they have in the window! I'd probably describe the clothes as a little but hippy or maybe bohemian is the word I'm after, or mabye its just beachy! My problem is that it would be great if only we had nice hot summers when we could actually wear this stuff! Personally the clothes are a little bit more than I usually pay but they do feel good quality. If I was going on holiday this summer i'd check it out for some comfy beach wear but really its nothing new or or that different from any other shops. Looked promising from outside, but left me disapointed.

This Hugo Boss store is located on the outside part of St David's on The Hayes, it is quite a nice,…read morenew store after moving from inside the mall on the Upper floor, which gives it a nicer, more noticeable and more central position being on a busy shopping street in Cardiff, rather than being tucked away in the top floor on the mall. Being only a guest to Cardiff for the week-end, I have never visited the old store, so all my thoughts and comments are for the new store. The range of products stocked were mainly clothing, for example they didn't have any range of spectacles, where I previously picked up a very nice pair from Hugo Boss fairly recently at Vision Express. The range here is of course bigger than the small selection they have at nearby department store John Lewis, so I would suggest visiting both stores before making a transaction and of course Hugo Boss is expensive as it is being a high end brand. The store its-self was quite nice, but everything just seemed okay, however the pricing seemed ridiculous, the pricing here works out something that could cost a paycheck, but this is still a nice store from a high end brand and it does deserve at least two stars!

My opinion of the Cardiff branch of Hugo Boss is fairly average. On the one hand I'm very happy…read morethat senior people in the retail industry are recognizing that there's a market for luxury fashion brands in Cardiff, on the other hand I just wish they'd do them better. Men will probably be most satisfied with the Cardiff Hugo Boss (as long as they're prepared to pay the price), women however will be wondering if they missed something. Last time I went, there was hardly any women's clothing, at all, and most of that was work wear. I can honestly say I only found two women's evening dresses. The store is new so perhaps they'll get some new clothes in soon (at least that's what I'm hoping).

Oh how I wish I were landed gentry or a lottery winner! Then I could really spend some money in…read morethis place. Located on Churchill Way, Flannels offers the discerning shopper a range of designer clothing and accessories from labels like Gucci, Mui Mui, Prada and Diane Von Furstenberg. Flannels has plenty of open space for you to roam. The clothes and accessories take centre stage here - the wood floors, alabaster walls and wall-height mirrors are the only backdrop to a selection of some of the world's most exclusive labels. I'd never seen clothing racks with rivulets, ensuring even garment spacing and a much simpler way of browsing. The sales staff are friendly and approachable, but are equally happy to leave you to meander. The shoes and accessories in the women's department were sparse, although the items that were on display were exquisite. I visited during a massive sale and found the discounted prices to be quite reasonable for what you're getting, but sadly still out of my price range.

I'm surprised I'm only getting round to reviewing TK Maxx in Cardiff, having visited around a month…read moreago now in Mid-August but I'm pleased to make this a landmark review in my way, which is my 443rd this year of 1099th in total, finally beating my review total of what I conducted in 2015, just 270 days into 2016. Moving on to my review now, away from all personal statistics, this TK Maxx store is located in The Hayes in Cardiff, one of the welsh capital's main shopping streets, really close to the St David's shopping complex. This branch is set over 4 floors, but in some ways the layout is quite confusing, with the ground floor and a slightly raised level on the other side, accessed by a total different lift which is both quite unusual and confusing. It is worth noting that the Men's section is on the top or second floor, with home in the basement. As mentioned in other reviews, it is in a way like a "treasure hunt", with mainly one of every product in each size or at least very few, at least in the clothing, so if you see something you can only pray it is your size, which is really annoying. I class myself as a lazy shopper, I like things being done for me so I strongly dislike the format of TK Maxx, and the staff didn't seem too helpful either, and other than on the ground floor, they basically were so few in number. The store in general was quiet, it felt like a jumble sale due to the layout and didn't have a good vibe. It was also frustrating one of two lifts was out of order, which would cause a slight delay if you needed to use it. Another unusual practice used was that the store opened earlier than it should, I entered on a Sunday and I wanted to checkout and buy something, limited on time as I had a train to catch in a few hours, I was shocked when he said he couldn't serve me, probably due to the Sunday Trading hours (Big shout-out to the SNP who voted against Sunday trading hours being lifted in England despite being able to open when they want in Scotland) - This probably isn't the store's fault but there was no sign for this, and for someone who wants to get in and out of the shop, this was just a stupid policy to have, and with no prior warning was misleading. Sadly due to unusual practices of both this store and the brand in general, I sadly feel this store deserves a single one star.

I came here with my partner to get him a new and affordable winter coat as his had a huge tear in…read moreit. After browsing for 10 minutes, we managed to purchase a very warm wind-proof coat at a great price! ~ Atmosphere: TK Maxx is HUGE but despite its size, it's also very crowded. Granted, we did come during a weekend close to Christmas-time. Still, I can imagine TK Maxx being constantly crowded as I'm sure it's a very popular place to shop given both its location in the heart of Cardiff's city centre as well as the prices. ~ Variety: There's plenty of variety here in TK Maxx. Their section for mens coats was MASSIVE in itself and could amount to a small retail shop on its own! Combined with the fact that it has multiple stories, you'd probably be hard pressed to find something you *don't* like here. ~ Customer Service: Not bad at all. Despite how busy it was, it still didn't take too long to queue up and pay. The employees were decently friendly and efficient as well. --- TK Maxx definitely does the job if you're looking for fashion on a budget, without skimping on quality either. My partner loves his coat so much that it's hard to believe it only cost £50!