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| + | '''Shit-tier:''' The stores that are a common beginner's trap, and should be avoided. Often have poor build quality, fit, and just look plain bad. | ||
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| + | '''Mall-tier/Fast Fashion:''' Good for basics; t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores. | ||
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| + | '''Low-tier:''' Bit more pricey, but at this stage odds are you'll be dressed much better than people around you. Build quality is a cut above mall tier. Tumblr-core usually fits around here. | ||
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| + | '''Medium-tier:''' Some entry level designer pieces, and at this point the clothes are very "nice". Quality menswear/streetwear often fits in this category. Fit and build quality are high. | ||
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| + | '''High-tier:''' High fashion, designer pieces. Top tier menswear as well as some light gothninja pieces can be found here. | ||
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| + | '''Artisanal-tier:''' Avant-Garde and higher end gothninja pieces, you truly are #nxtlvl. | ||
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Revision as of 18:03, 7 June 2013
Store Tiers
Shit-tier: The stores that are a common beginner's trap, and should be avoided. Often have poor build quality, fit, and just look plain bad.
Mall-tier/Fast Fashion: Good for basics; t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.
Low-tier: Bit more pricey, but at this stage odds are you'll be dressed much better than people around you. Build quality is a cut above mall tier. Tumblr-core usually fits around here.
Medium-tier: Some entry level designer pieces, and at this point the clothes are very "nice". Quality menswear/streetwear often fits in this category. Fit and build quality are high.
High-tier: High fashion, designer pieces. Top tier menswear as well as some light gothninja pieces can be found here.
Artisanal-tier: Avant-Garde and higher end gothninja pieces, you truly are #nxtlvl.
| Brand | Tier | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Apparel | Mall/Fast fashion | Antwerp. Has basic t-shirts in a variety of cuts. Tees fit well even for slimmer people. | http://www.americanapparel.net/ |
| Brooklyn | Low | Several big cities. | http://www.brooklyn.be/ |
| Celio and Celio Club | Low | All the big cities. Celio itself is basically fast fashion but Celio Club is better overal and could be valued medium at most | http://brand.celio.com/ |
| C&A | Shit | All the big cities. | http://www.c-and-a.com/be |
| Coccodrillo | High | Antwerp. Shoes. | http://coccodrillo.be/ |
| COS | Low | Antwerp, Brussels. H&M's higher quality stores. Great if you're looking for affordable formal wear. | http://www.cosstores.com/ |
| Dries Van Noten | High | Antwerp. | http://www.driesvannoten.be |
| Duck | Medium | Liege. | http://www.duck.be/ |
| DVS | High | Antwerp. Dirk Van Saene, Walter Van Beirendonck, Frieda Degeyter, Sofie d'Hoore, Monsieur Maison, Veronique Branquinho. | http://www.waltervanbeirendonck.com/HTML/home.html?/HTML/shop.html&1 |
| Eleven Paris | Low | Brussels. | http://www.elevenparis.com/ |
| Esprit | Low | All the big cities. Decent quality, but often bland looking. Best way to look average | http://www.esprit.be/ |
| Filippa K | Low | Several big cities. Can sometimes be found in other stores. Great for basics. | http://www.filippa-k.com/ |
| H&M | Mall/Fast fashion | All the big cities. | http://www.hm.com/be/ |
| Inno | Low | All the big cities. Carry all the big classic brands like Esprit, Levi's, Marc O'Polo,... | http://www.inno.be/ |
| Louis | High | Antwerp. Margiela, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Rick Owens,... | (no website?) |
| Mr. Ego | Medium | Brussels. Streetwear. | http://www.mr-ego.be/ |
| Movies | Low | Ghent. High-end student look. at least 2 people in your Uni class will be wearing the same shirt. | http://www.movies.be/ |
| Privejoke | Medium | Brussels. | http://www.privejoke.com/ |
| Rewind | Medium | Ghent. | http://www.rewindstore.be/ |
| Scotch & Soda | Low | All the big cities. | http://www.scotch-soda.com/ |
| Seven Rooms | High | Antwerp. | http://www.sevenrooms.be/ |
| Stijl | High | Brussels. Carry a lot of the renowned Belgian designers | http://www.stijl.be/ |
| Urban Outfitters | Low | Antwerp, Brussels. | http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/ |
| Your | High | Antwerp. Mostly high-end designer stuff, but they sell more affordable stuff too. | http://your-antwerp.com/ |
| Zara | Mall/Fast fashion | All the big cities. | http://www.zara.com/ |
