are yall gonna have a Nike account... if not.. you're wasting my time!!!! no really you are... wheres ur spot gonna be at anyway?? <<<<<<<<<<BAYAREA>>>>>>>>>
Thanks for the support from all the south bay folks and old school shoe heads! Here's a bit more info... The store will open second weekend in June, stay tuned for the exact date. Our opening lines will include Stussy, Subware, Recon, Gravis, Staple and Futura Labs. Following in late summer we'll be adding a few other noteable brands such as Maharishi and FiberOps along with a few other heavy hitting surprises. We WILL be carrying shoes but are still waiting for inventory to arrive from our suppliers. As the million dollar question is are you going to be carrying Nike. Keep your fingers crossed for us guys I think we have a good shot. We're planning some big things. As far as where in San Jose we'll be... I'll give you a hint, its close to a temple. So be patient and save your cash Purist will give you a new place to get your goods. Further news will be dropped from here on in on a semi weekly basis. Thanks for your continued support, Kevco
Close to a temple? Hmmm. The only temples in San Jose that I know are located on McLaughlin & Tully, McKee and Capitol and another one up in Evergreen. Can't wait to see the shop!
its next to temple bar in downtown.....hopefully you guys paid attention to the way your place looks and your branding, or you'll look whack like Premiere
might be low blow, but call it as i see it. if you call yourself a boutique, step your game up all around, not just the products you carry.
Very true though. The branding of your shop can be a very big thing (i.e. HUF) It's not like it will mack your business, but it could definilty boost up the image you'd like to present yourself.......but it's a hard thing to come buy, especially with sooooo many stores opening up. - Fong$tarr E-mail: [email protected] Member since: January 26, 2003 TEAM WARRIORS WE BELIEVE
Sup_ Ehhh. Sounds like another regular boutique too me. Nothing to realizethetruth.net [email protected]
Every brand you mentioned is available in the San Francisco. Nothing out of the ordinary, Im not hating at all. I think SF has a few more surprises up their sleeves as far as brands, etc. "Sriracha is made from sun ripen chilies which are ground into a smooth paste along with garlic. It is excellent in soups, sauces, pastas, pizzas, hot dogs, hamburgers, chowmein or on anything else to give it a delicious, spicy taste."
Alright guys... chill out a bit. The store's not even open and we have people here being too quick to judge. I've been around the block a few times myself and have seen more boutiques than the most... London Foot Patrol Size? Tokyo/Harajuku Shoe Bar Atmos Supreme SOPH Neighborhood US ARC ClassicKicks DQM Flight Club GOODs Bodega Motive Union and on and on I know what a nice store is, this is my interpretation, with my budget. As you can see, we're coming correct with our products. A lot of the brands we carry won't even open you if you're in a crappy location. For all the SF heads, you guys have HUF, Recon, Stussy, and Villians. The south bay is lacking a place for quality goods without a 50 minute drive. So for the people that are curious, keep following the thread and our opening, we'll try not to disappoint. Kev
Don't sweat 'em, Kev. Anyone and everyone can and will speculate for now. The store will 'em wassup. You might have that stuff that's available elsewhere, but what's important is that it's available at YOUR store. Like you said, if I'm in SF, I could hit up HUF or one of the other spots on Haight. If I'm your neck of the woods, I'm hittin' up Purist. I'll see you soon. ~JOJO NT '06 = NP '99 Member since December 22, 1999. ~g0nz0. Act like you know.
Again, Im not hating AT ALL. San Jose is def lacking a dope spot with the brand offerings you mentioned. All I'm providing is constructive criticism, and I really hope your store does very well, Im sure it will, and I will drop by when Im in that area. You have some great brands that not many stores carry, and hard to get accounts like Maharishi, FL, etc. Big fan of those products myself. "Sriracha is made from sun ripen chilies which are ground into a smooth paste along with garlic. It is excellent in soups, sauces, pastas, pizzas, hot dogs, hamburgers, chowmein or on anything else to give it a delicious, spicy taste."
It's def a good idea. I hope your store does well. Sure the store might be carrying some of the brands that are available in SF, BUT it's not in SF. The location will be in San Jose, which if i could think of another location to open up a store i would choose that. Maharishi and FiberOps are two brands that to my knowledge aren't available in any boutiques (correct me if i'm wrong). Let the man open his business and live his dreams... " ~ So many paths to choose from. The outcomes for each are uncertain. Decide on a path and keep moving. ~ "
Sup_ Again, the way you started this post made it seem like you will be the BEST boutique, selling the BEST stuff, and will be BETTER than the rest. Especially with "Streetwear is dead" comment. When you ARE selling streetwear yourself. Nothing wrong with tooting your own horn, if I was opening a store also i'd be talking crazy also. But from my own perspective its just another boutique store if you wanna compare it to the others. For San Jose, then yes it could possibly be the best store out there. Since that area is lacking compared to SF. Didn't you have your own t-shirt line also? I could be wrong. But nonetheless, best of luck and I hope your store does well. If I am ever in the area Ill make sure to visit. Congrats. I hope you show some love to local designers realizethetruth.net [email protected]
i think he met temple lounge...the one downtown i forgot on which street? correct me if im wrong... downtown sj is def lacking retail boutiques... nice to see shops springing up
It's just good to know that another shop is opening up in San Jose. The area may not be as big of a destination spot as SF, but the people of San Jose and it's neighboring cities definitely deserve more shops like this.
more power to you kev! and good luck! if i'm ever down in sj i'll be sure to pass by. TEAM FAMFOR SALE ON EBAY:*** DUNK LOW 3M, DUNK HIGH MITA, SEA CRYSTAL, GHOST, AM 90 SERTIG, SABAKU SAMURAI, UNION AF 180, JORDAN 1 LOW, , ETC... ***