Splashing Out
If you’re looking for a well-crafted Italian suit, new shirt for work or a nice tie or two then Beams is the place for you. The January sales provide a good opportunity to pick up items at half price, as well.
Not quite as highfalutin as Beams, with much of their stuff coming in at a lower price point. Ships is a great place for casual items, especially classic American workwear -plaid shirts, etc – and British country gear (by country gear I mean wax jackets and so on, not Land Rovers, clay pigeons and field spaniels).
Buying the Basics
The best bet for everyday staples like socks and underwear. Uniqlo has seasonal collaborations with well-known designers – most recently Jil Sander – but don’t expect the quality to be up there with the best. Their HeatTech line of thermal clothing has received wide acclaim and is proving incredibly popular with the frozen masses.
The new kid on the block (ie, I didn’t know about it until a few weeks ago), Universal Language is a bit like Ships but much cheaper. I believe it’s owned by high-street chain The Suit Company.
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That was really informative… I’m going to Tokyo for a month for business and need to get my boyfriend something great… I will definitely check these stores out!… If you like shopping internationally, you should consider a job in international shopping consulting! There’s a job my friend’s applying for, but it’s pretty big, so i think she wont mind if i mention it lol… the job it to travel to 7 coutries in a month taking notes on the shopping culture there (business class flights and hotels are paid for)… I think the job is literally called the Second Best Job in the World if you look it up online! No joke! You should send in your cv/resume! xo
That sounds like a sweet job, as long as I get to pick the shops – certainly beats the usual office drudgery, anyhow!