Atelier New York Brands(etc) in Tokyo

[Swych]

So its that time of the year again when a Tokyo trip is due. Its probalby most likely to find small sizes for Atelier (New York) brands in Tokyo of all places and i need some help locating this stuff, or shops that sell clothes of this aesthetic.

I managed to find the location for the Viridi-Anne, Ann D, Undercover etc stores and I know where Julius etc is, but I don't konw where I could find the other stuff. could someone recommend some shops and point me in the right directions to make this trip time efficient?

I'm looking for stuff like Attachment, Label Under Construction, CCP. I know Isetan has a nice selection of number nine etc but i could use some boutique suggestions.

(oh and feel free to recommend some good katsu don places- i know plenty of ton katsu but i just need a damned good katsu don)

[cuddlysheep]

man i want that undercover jacket.

[Swych]

there are too many undercover jackets that need slaying out there...

[herpsky]

goth ninja steez? are you looking for domestic labels?

L'ecreuier (i can never get the spelling right) (re-cru-re-ru)

Midwest

Adelaide (a-de-la-i-de)

Addition Adelaide

Lift (Lift position, lift ecru, lift etage) (eku-ryu, e-ta-ji)

Isetan Men's-kan

International Gallery Beams

Ann Demeulemeester Omotesando

I recommed the first five stores.

It's sorta surprising that that I haven't really seen tourists shopping at those places.

[bonjin]

Yeah Midwest is awesome. I like the café as well.

[djrajio]

Agreed. Midwest is great.

[my friend goo]

+1 for midwest!

their sales people are so nice.

edit:

i was there the other day though, and their stock is pretty thouroughly picked over.

[Swych]

goth ninja steez? are you looking for domestic labels?

domestic wutever, just to browse for some stuff thats uncommon. i travel between nyc, london and hong kong frequently so none of the big names really appeal to me anymore. its just japanese rock at fucking around with random ass cuts etc and its extra nice if it actually fits.

THANKS AND HUGS. i'm gonna spend omse time browsing thru that list and researching after my GREs tomorrow. cheers

[herpsky]

domestic wutever, just to browse for some stuff thats uncommon. i travel between nyc, london and hong kong frequently so none of the big names really appeal to me anymore. its just japanese rock at fucking around with random ass cuts etc and its extra nice if it actually fits.

THANKS AND HUGS. i'm gonna spend omse time browsing thru that list and researching after my GREs tomorrow. cheers

good luck brah

[herpsky]

one more,

RESTIR (pronounced ri-su-te-a)

[salaryman]

(oh and feel free to recommend some good katsu don places- i know plenty of ton katsu but i just need a damned good katsu don)

I think the most popular places are probably Tonki http://www.meguroku-town.com/review/mg002069/ and Maisen http://gourmet.yahoo.co.jp/0000919214/M0013004682/ in Harajuku area

But I think this http://r.gnavi.co.jp/b288000/ place in Ginza and http://g.pia.co.jp/shop/61271 this one in Nihonbashi are better.

[herpsky]

maisen's katsu-sandwich is A+++++++++++

I like SANTA in shinjuku.

[Guest jmatsu]

Ginza Bairin

Tel: 03.3571.0350

7-8-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

[Swych]

lol thx for the phone number. they dont by any chance... speak english?

[Guest jmatsu]

lol thx for the phone number. they dont by any chance... speak english?

sorry, i don't know if they speak english. probably alittle.

[artificialsky]

matsu iz gothninja?

[Swych]

oh well just in case i guess.

so guys thanks for all the TON KATSU places. anywhere just for a KATSU DON with eggs n onions n all... i refuse to believe the best one i've ever eaten was in london!

[Guest jmatsu]

sorry,

ginza bairin is for katsu not gothninja. it's the anti-gothninja. if you wanna stay gothninja don't eat at ginza bairin, cause you'll go back again and again.

[artificialsky]

wait i forgot that jmatsu wears ksubi exclusively.

[herpsky]

you won't be able to fit into those size 42 XXXXXS julius ninja hoodie

[Swych]

[salaryman]

Hmm. Katsudon nara, the Shin Marunouchi building right outside Tokyo station has a place (7F) called Soba Kichi. Its chiefly a soba spot, but serves a pretty rad katsudon as well. http://r.gnavi.co.jp/a634273/menu4.htm

I wouldn't cross town to go there, but if you're already in the Marunouchi area its worth a stop.

[themurderousyouth]

Any vintage and thrift stores to recommend? 2nd hand stores as well that stocks crazy shit

[herpsky]

Any vintage and thrift stores to recommend? 2nd hand stores as well that stocks crazy shit

Thrift stores don't exist in Tokyo (well, technically they do. they are called recycle shops and mostly sell pure garbage.)

How the hell do you define crazy shit? High fashion consignment?

Space&co, rag tag, kind, and heatwave are the big 4.

There are smaller ones especially in the udagawa-cho area. e.g. range keeper near Yoshimoto Mugendai-hall.

Consignment shopping, in general, is a terrible idea in Tokyo.

If you are expecting Tokio 7 / INA-like quality-to-price ratio, you will be totally disappointed.