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| - So I hopped online and did a little shopping yesterday. Urban Outfitters was a store that I had long forgotten about and what a complete shame on me. For a while I boycotted this store because I was against the masses and the fact that Urban had "sold out" to major retail malls. Initially, the store had only a few locations in very hip or up and coming neighborhoods, such as Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. After browsing the online catalog, nostalgic memories took over and I rekindled my love for this store and we've since made up. Fans and patrons of this store are passionate about it. Shop here and you'll see why.
I was first introduced to UB in Santa Monica and instantly became a fan. South Park has the only location here in Charlotte. It isn't the largest store, but it has enough variety. My advice is to shop online, as they have much a broader selection and they also have great deals. Sizing is "true to size," so a lot of their clothing is slim. If you do plan to shop online, heed my advice - go into the store and try their sizes.
Urban started out as a local mom and pop consignment store somewhere in Philly. They have kept the consignment feel and sell a wide range of products. Everything from gag gifts, to Moroccan influenced furniture, pillows to new trendy electronic gifts such as turntables you can use with Ipods. If you are hip and into the current fashion trends, Urban is the place to shop. They have great clothes for men and women. Some styles are vintage, some styles are new age or a variation of the two. They also have a lot of nice accessories/jewelry for women. Many trendy stores are modeled after Urban and their style. Forever 21's mens line, Heritage 1981 for example. Although a fairly new label, I've watched it grow and model itself and it's website similar to Urban Outfitters.
Urban Outfitters is also the parent store of the much loved Anthropologie chain. If you haven't had a chance to see Urban Outfitters, I highly suggest it. Great, hip, trendy fashion at moderate prices. (shop online for the deals!!) You will very likely find something you like in the store. In short, I guess Urban is the perfect store to find unique, trendy, one of a kind clothing, but at a major retail chain (huh?!). Men - just don't by my same exact shirt okay??
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