San Francisco has always left something to be desired when it comes to men's shopping. Things got much better when
Barneys New York opened its San Francisco store in 2007. Barneys simply blows away other department stores when it comes to every day clothes. Neiman Marcus completely misses the mark on men's casual clothing. Saks' sportswear is boring while the "designer sportswear" is too fashionista for my tastes. Bloomingdales is decent (men's shoes being a strong point), but the salespeople often seem to have no clue. On a recent visit, responses to my inquiries about a certain designer ranged from dumbfounded to annoyed.
Barneys, on the other hand, gets it. Among the usual suspects, Barney's carries lines that I can't find anywhere else in the City - Steven Alan, Gant Ruger, Band of Outsiders and Naked and Famous denim to name a few. The space is stylish and relaxed. Barneys' salespeople are incredibly knowledgeable without being pretentious. Finally, there are great sales (I believe the next one is in late May - I'll keep you posted).
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