The modern man's rock-and-hard-place is his appreciation of fine fashion and his hatred for shopping. Would you rather eat your own hand than spend a Saturday trawling stores for clothes? Do you ever worry that you might loose your mind if you hear another faux-rock tune while locked in a fitting room? You're not alone.
Lucky for you, there is an alternative (a smarter one at that), and it's called the World Wide Web. This is your guide to Internet shopping – here you'll find the best of the best, from rare sneakers to the ultimate in basic jeans (sans font, distress and crazy stich detail).
T-SHIRTS
Whether your preferred T-shirt is retro, statement or kitsch these sites cover all bases. It's worth noting most of these sites sell a selection of jumpers, jackets, accessories etc, so have a nosey around while you're there:
www.bustedtees.com
www.niceproduce.com
www.80stees.com
www.tshirthell.com
www.norsestore.com
www.2ktshirts.com
www.acquiredclothing.com
www.hypestore.net
www.tokion.com
www.showroom.com.my/main.html
www.wellgosh.com
JEANS
A great pair of jeans that won't make you look like a desperate fashion victim can be impossible to find (especially with the present plague of distress-effect denim.) These sites stock classics:
www.apc.fr
www.jeanstore.co.uk
www.denimjunkies.com
www.jeans-direct.com
FOOTWEAR
If you're a man who takes his sneakers seriously these sites have a huge range of rare and classic kicks:
www.crookedtongues.com
www.sole-provider.com.au
www.hazardshoes.com
www.deadstock.ca
www.bridgefootwear.com
Sneakers aren't for everyman and to be honest sneakers aren't for every occasion, so if you're looking for an alternative (that isn't eurotrash), try:
www.abound.co.uk
www.shoes.com
www.shoe-shop.com
OUTTERWEAR
Start your search for sweats, hoodies, classic knitwear and jackets here. These sites also stock great shoes and T-shirts, so be sure to take a look around:
www.americanapparel.net
www.headstrong.co.uk
www.oki-ni.com
www.electriksheep.com
HONORABLE MENTIONS
If you're hooked, here are a few more sites for you to peruse:
www.goorin.com
www.nikeid.com
www.keithandlottie.com
www.colette.fr
www.eastbay.com