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| - This is the type of shop that is becoming more and more rare in post-90s culture (where "alternative" fashion is left to mall chains like Hot Topic and boutiques with locally sourced clothes only want to cater to faux-Vogue stylings) and is basically non-existent in Buffalo proper at the moment. It made me miss things like Trash Queen and especially Psychostatic, both former Elmwood Ave tenants, the latter in Allentown. It was great to see the variety of styles in here - rockabilly, pin up, punk, more traditional rock'n'roll, and the various shades of the Goth rainbow (from Lolita, to Victorian-inspired, from fetish to urban couture), rather than the narrow focus some similar shops may pigeon hole themselves into. They even featured a hand-picked, quality vintage selection that fit nicely with the vibe of the store and brought lightness to the mostly-darker offerings. They also carry cute, but limited, accessories and some spicy intimates.
The prices are higher than a mall store, sure, but why pay $65 for a dress at a chain store (that is sewn in god knows what conditions by the thousands and probably won't hold up to more than a dozen wears) when you can get something for $100 made in a tiny quantity, with higher quality, right in Canada and the States. This isn't a place you furnish your entire closet with (that's what thrift stores are for IMHO) but it is a place where you can get some signature, long-wearing pieces that will stand out, and hold up, in long-term wear. They also had some very decent sales, especially on shoes. Sure, they carry a few brands you can get online, but the prices were virtually identical once you factor in shipping and you are supporting a local shop that largely carries North American-designed and made items. I was super excited to see leggings here from a sweetheart I met peddling her wares at FanExpo the day before - a former Buffalo native, in fact, who moved off to the "big city" to pursue her fashionista dreams (if only I had those balls).
The service was lackluster, but not rude per say - we got a droll "Can I help you with anything?" after maybe 15 minutes of being the only people in the shop. Frankly, though, this was my experience with 90% of the places we went on Queen St. We are really spoiled in B-lo with the friendly owners/staff in the local independent businesses. I'm unsure if the smaller population in Buffalo encourages businesses to be at the top of their game (less fish in the pond to compete for) in customer service or if it all goes back to that City of Good Neighbors vibe.
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