Still associated with J2, same stylish shoes and some basic tops and T shirts…read more Really like their line of Vans they carry, all special edition that the regular mall or outlets Dont carry. designed by some Hayashi artist, and seriously for the wow factor, that no one will have the same one, worth the extra few bucks. Ask for Jessie, she knows her stuff and patient while trying on a few pairs. they do carry Asics, New Balance, etc but the style in music videos: no sport performance. AMEX good. cool marketing with their shoes in individual plastic displays, feels high end.

Another hit from the people at J2. I am a bit of a sneaker junkie and whenever I pass by this…read morestore I find myself salivating on the front window at all the shinny new kicks! I like how they have all the sneakers laid out, it' very user friendly. I think the first time I was in I fell in luv with a creative recreation green snake skin high-top that was a limited edition done only for Barney's New york and was only available in Canada at Sneakerbox. So needless to say these guys know what they are doing. My last purchase from them was a limited edition Puma that was designed after a poison tree frog from the amazon.... Sufis it to say the selection is sick!

Why do people protest gentrification in their communities? I now know why…read more ​I've shopped at Private & Co before, several times!!! but the elitism has reached a pathetic level. Recently, the clerk watched me chatting with some people in the DTES on the sidewalk. After I said goodbye and walked up to the shop completely alone, he told me they were "appointment only." Total lie--I've walked in plenty of times before. He just didn't like who I was seen with and wouldn't even look me in the eye when I called him out. He just locked the door. ​I saw a pair of fbs on sale in the rare size of 38 online. I was disappointed it was them when I saw what site it was however i noticed they had a pay online pick up in person option. To be honest, I didn't want to deal with the clerk again after that last interaction. So I called first to make sure they were actually there; the clerk physically checked the rack and confirmed the size 38 was in stock. I also asked if a friend could pick them up for me. As long as he can show id the clerk said. I was thrilled I could get the jeans for my bf in the rare size and not have to deal with the snobby clerk. How wrong I was. I paid in full and sent my friend Dave--a carpenter coming from work--to pick them up. ​The second he saw Dave in his work clothes, the runaround started. I got a bizarre email from the clerk "warning" me that the jeans were only available in size 38--the exact size I had already verbally confirmed and paid for. I wrote back yes of course we confirmed this already. . Then they demanded "security" selfies with my ID and credit card. I sent them immediately. I am the cardholder. I wanted the jeans. What is the problem? When Dave went back in with the proof, the story changed again: "Actually, we're out of stock." It is a strange kind of magic when a pair of jeans disappears the moment someone who doesn't fit their "streetwear" aesthetic tries to collect them. The clerk then ignored my calls until I dialed from a different number--he picked up on the first ring. ​When I mentioned they were located in the DTES, he was quick to "correct" me: "Oh, we prefer to call it Chinatown." How gross is that? You want the "cool" factor of the neighborhood while locking the door on the people who actually live in east vancouver. ​If you want high-end gear without the classist filters, go to Livestock. If you want to support a business that actually respects the community, go to Blim Gallery. To the staff at Private & Co: If you want to look down your nose at East Van, move to Yaletown. But we all know you're only here because you can't afford the rent anywhere else. You want the grit of East Van without having to actually interact with the people who live here. It's transparent, it's gross, and you don't belong in this neighborhood

Love this spot! Great selection of menswear. Love all the unique pieces - definitely high quality…read more I love browsing here and the staff are extremely helpful. Definitely stop by if you're in Chinatown!

There is not a better place in Vancouver to shop for amazing, unique (wont-find-them-anywhere-else)…read moreshoes, as well as fantastic on-trend fashion! Quality is supreme. Lord's has something for any occasion, any age, and all style preferences - from weddings to corporate wear to beach holiday. You will find what you're looking for - and want more! The store itself is like going on vacation; vibrant & fun with wonderful women who are ready to help you make sure you feel your best! If you can't make it in to this beautiful shoppe - their website is one of the best I've every seen - always up to date and a full selection of what they have to offer with quick and friendly service! Lord's is my happy place!

I've been looking for Story's leather shoe liners for months and was delighted that I finally found…read morethem at Lord's. But I was not expecting such great customer service. My online order was shipped quickly and arrived without a problem. Thanks for the great experience and I'll definitely stop by the next time I'm in the area.

Great store. Saager is a gentleman and is very friendly and nice to talk to. His selections are…read morealways on point and he has done a great job at promoting a style that will undoubtedly progress men's fashion in Vancouver. A city that very much needs it. Thanks for providing me with great customer service and quality mens clothing.

A generous rating considering how difficult it is to find, as it's not visible off Water St, other…read morethan their sandwich board. Kinda of in a cul de sac once you walk beside the corridor beside Coffee Bar. But it's in a cool area, and store itself does have a loft-style feel to it though upstairs is for their storage area. they carry the typical trendy men's fashion, such as Acne from Sweden, as they do focus on Europe. A tad more expensive than casual though not Holt Renfrew expensive. Saw a $500 blazer jacket on sale for $300. Very light material, and well-made. Accessories too. Friendly service; no AMEX here.

Selection and the friendly customer service- this is the ultimate way to spoil yourself with a nice…read morepair of shoes that will last - ask for Guada!!

John has designed a line of shoes for men and women with kidney disease. Buy a pair today and wear…read morethem to advocate for kidney donation and kidney transplantation.

One of my favourite clothing stores in Vancouver. Great for work-appropriate clothes or else plain…read moreand slim-fitting everyday clothes. I've been buying stuff here for a few years now, and some last better than others-- I wouldn't say you can get more than a few years out of most of their items, unless you rarely wear them. I'd say the styles are relatively fresh and sort of aimed at the hipster/metrosexual demographics. Many of their clothes are designed with relatively slim guys in mind, especially the dress shirts that are taken in at the sides. Well, I can't fit in them as a 200lb guy, but I guess they are nice for guys who can. If you find their prices expensive, I recommend waiting around for their periodic sales, if not at this location then at the one in Gastown. Also, their clothes are designed in Vancouver, although not made here AFAIK. So, it's something you probably wouldn't be able to find anywhere else.

Beware Fake Sale Practices! I have been going to this store…read moresince it opened years ago and have been very happy with my purchases, and their sales have always been great too! However the last couple of times I have been in I have noticed something odd with my bill. First I was told there was 50% off when I was looking, then I was told it was 30% when I came to pay and then I was told that the ticket price was actually the sale price. On my receipt it listed the ticket price and a sub-total was a price $100 more than the the combined ticket price. I'm pretty sure this is illegal. I just want to warn everyone that they are using and age-old fake sale strategy to sell their products, so beware! Shame I loved this store, I will be looking for an honest retailer for my custom from now on.

Being from the San Francisco Bay Area, I have been to my fair share of quality supply/men's…read moreboutique shops (ie. Selfedge, Welcome Stranger, Azalea, Standard & Strange), so I think it is fair for me to say that the service here is one of the best I've received at a boutique shop. Quality supply stores are often intimidating since prices are typically higher than average consumers expect and most brands are largely unfamiliar to many casual shoppers. Oftentimes this intimidating atmosphere is made worse by employees that simply watch you or do their own thing as you shop because they expect that most people that enter a store like this already have an understanding of the culture of quality supply and thus have certain expectations and ideas in their mind already about what they are looking for. Other stores hire employees that simply do not understand the culture or are unknowledgeable about their stock which irritates me even more. If someone who works in a quality supply store knows less about their denim or brands than I do, that just shows that they were not properly trained and should not have been hired in the first place. Dutil, on the other hand, does neither of these and hires extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff that responds to the items that you seem to be interested in with helpful advice about the brand or suggestions about other similar articles of clothing that you might like. They do so without any pushiness and are also extremely patient with all their customers who are trying to learn more about the culture or are still wrapping their heads around the idea of paying $200 for a pair of jeans. I was extremely impressed with the service. I came in just to explore their collection and asked about a few brands I liked to see if they carried them. The employees immediately knew what I was looking for, showing a respectable understanding of their stock and where everything was. My girlfriend who was completely new to selvedge culture picked out a pair to try on and the staff immediately had other suggestions for her to try from other brands but with a similar fit. On top of that, I was particularly interested in a jacket that was a bit out of my price range and the staff was very helpful in advising me that the jacket would stretch a bit and that the next size up would definitely be too large. I toyed with the idea of purchasing this jacket for maybe an hour and the whole time, the staff was patient with me in answering questions, but never pushed me to buy the jacket even though it was obvious I was loving it. Overall, a great experience here and I will definitely be back, even if just to hang out with staff.

i went to the store last Saturday & i ended up buying two pairs if jeans, Samurai 201 Z & N&F…read moreIndigo Sugiaya, the attention from Jared was outstanding, jeans fit amazing on me, definitely love the jeans and customer service. money well spent & value on your dollar.

Stumbled upon Rowan Sky a few days ago. I've been needing new shoes and was so glad to find this…read moreshop. Right when I walked in I noticed they had a variety of nice shoes. Many of the shoes caught my attention, especially two pairs of colorful Asics. When I picked up the shoes, an employee came over and asked if I'd like to try them on... so I did. I also tried on some Campers and Blundstones! They had so many shoes I've been thinking about purchasing. The floor staff was attentive and helpful, even with a pretty busy store. I felt well assisted. I purchased fuchsia colored Asics which I loveeee!!! So glad to have come here, great shoe store!

Located on Cordova near Cambie, this smallish store, with attentive staff, offers a good selection…read moreof what I call conventional shoes, rather than eccentric and mostly unwearable types at other locations. I bought a beautiful pair of Camper lace-ups, which they had in my size. Expensive to some, for me they are good value. You can also order in.