Epaulet

I initially liked this place and made several purchases here. Over time, however, the quality of these pieces has been lacking and the service has been far less than what I would expect from an establishment like Epaulet. A tailored garment was poorly constructed and the repairs took a ridiculous amount of time and were still inadequate, leaving me to attempt to fix it myself; belts of the same size were different lengths; colors wore off the belts quickly; and shoes that were supposed to break in «comfortably and quickly» still feel rock-​hard after five months of wear. Overall, while the initial feel of the shop itself is good, the quality is extremely poor and the service even worse. Steer clear.

Care more about the impression you give prospective customers and you’d sell more.

Outstanding service & incredible clothes. Not much more to say.

Accept no substitutes. Epaulet is one of the best menswear shops in the country, and hands-​down the best in the neighborhood. Almost everything in stock is the shop’s private label, all of which is made in the first world. Top-​shelf quality, especially when it comes to trousers and footwear.
The Brooklyn shop is a tiny space that changes frequently. New stock shows up on an almost weekly basis.

Men’s style, it’s not cheap! Great service, knowledgeable staff, customize articles, made to orders, and Mike and Adel. Epaulet makes it FUN!

Absolutely the worst store in the neighborhood.
The store has great merchandise that’s nicely curated so it gets one star.
The other four stars im stuffing into a giant steel box and keeping them away from this store.
I’ve been here 2 – 3 times with my fiancé and other male friends to shop, and EVERY SINGLE TIME the guy working the store is a complete dick. I’ve only been in on Saturdays and so maybe it’s the same freakin guy, which would make a lot of sense, but I always leave wanting to punch him. The last time I was there with my brother-​in-​law looking for a pocket square. We were peering into the glass case and pointing at ones that would match his suit and the sales guy was standing behind the case and just stared at us. We clearly wanted him to take the pocket squares out but it seemed like he could not be bothered. UGH. That merchandise isn’t moving itself, ya heard?
So now even if I know they have something I need, I don’t even bother. I would rather hike to the city to get it than step foot into this store.
YO EPAULET! Get your sh*t together.
Looks like the last positive reviews for this place was more than 2 years ago. I’m guessing something has changed since then. Note that the womenswear portion of the store is gone. Only mens now.

I normally frown upon the use of the word «trousers,» but the Rivet line here at Epaulet deserves better than «pants.» They are crafted in Brooklyn, sturdy, and they fit like a dream (once I get them hemmed).
With the aid of Epaulet, perhaps I could one day begin to dress like a grown-​up.

Love the product, have had mixed experiences in this store though. Once we were completely ignored by someone who I later inferred was the owner. More recently, we came by and had GREAT service and lots of friendly conversation with the guy working there (big black glasses, as if that narrows it down these days).
Wish service here were 100% because I love the products but it makes me somewhat ambivalent about supporting a place that is indifferent to walk-​in customers. Seems to me that the owner could learn a thing or two from his employees!

Epaulet is a small shop with a «trad» yet modern style to its clothing. The owners design most of the clothing, and most of it is made in the US.
Yes, the shop is small, but if you like the style (and it’s difficult not to) you can pretty much get your entire wardrobe here. The pants run from casual chinos to some bad-​a## dress trousers. Everything is made with amazing quality and the fit is right on every time.
The owners and employees are extremely knoweledgable about the clothes, the fit and the styles, and the will gladly share their passion with you.
They also have a great selection of shoes made, some made in partnership with great brands, like Alden and Carmina. My alden Indy boots are probably the greatest pair of shoes that I own, second to mayb only my Epaulet Alden chukkas.
The prices aren’t cheap — don’t come in here expecting J. Crew — but the when you factor in the quality and fit, the prices are extremely reasonable (compare to Incotex or some other equivalent brand, and Epaulet’s prices are very reasonable). You buy something at Epaulet because it’s going to last and age reallly well.
Oh yeah, their shirts are great too — again, from nice casual plaid to a shirts you can rock in the board-​room.

They still carry nice things, but every time I go in there and one of the shop owners are around, they could not be more unfriendly and pretentious, my goodness. A simple hello? Look up from your computer, ask if any help is needed? You can find similar shops in the area (Smith + Butler, Rivet) with much friendlier staff.

The store has a well edited selection of nice clothing, accessories, and shoes, but, when my wife and I asked if the store sold jeans, a man, who turns out to be the owner, snootily informed us that not only does the store not sell jeans, but he does not own a single pair of jeans himself. Mind you, they offer casual clothing, including plaid shirts. And jeans, as some of us know, are not just for cowboys, farmers, and greasers anymore. There are many, many great stores in this city, and I see no reason to shop at Epaulet, whether or not I am looking for jeans. If you do choose to shop here, I urge you to ask about jeans. (I should mention, however, that the other man working on the store was perfectly pleasant.)

This small mostly men’s shop carries items that are generally out of my price range, but when shopping for a special occasion (my fiancé’s wedding suit) it was an ideal experience. They were not at all pushy but friendly, and the salesperson we ended up talking to the most was extremely knowledgeable. My fiancé ended up buying an amazing three piece suit! When the salesperson talked about the various items, he talked about the quality of the craftsmanship and the background or history of the companies which produced the items. I appreciate that kind of background information in this world of endless options and rabid consumerism! If you are looking for something high quality and lasting, check out Epaulet, and pick the brain of the thoughtful, bearded salesperson we’ve grown oddly attached to!

Cannot say enough good things. I have been an e-​customer for about a year and haven’t been disappointed by anything. Fabrics, fit and quality are all top notch. Epaulet has some amazing items and gets their hands on really great deadstock fabrics you won’t find elsewhere, in a slim fit you can’t find elsewhere either. On top of all of this, Mike and Adele seem to truly have a passion for what they are doing and have provided customer service to me and to others WELL above and beyond the call of duty. I wholeheartedly recommend.

Great little boutique with a terrific house label. The shirts are made to fit normal sized people instead of the fat-​ass ‘mericans most big brands seem to design for, and most if not all of the manufacturing is done locally. You pay a little more, of course, but it’s worth it if, like me, you’re sick of dealing with shirts and suit jackets that billow about your torso like muumuus.

I LOVE this place for their large selection of Melissa shoes! Melissa shoes are awesome – functional, made of recycled plastic, smells NICE, and super comfy. I should swing by Epaulet for a new pair of Melissas actually…

I’ve been to Epaulet a few times because I’m OBSESSED with Melissa e Campana shoes so I’m not sure why I’m only reviewing them now. Better late than never! I discovered Epaulet in my dire search for the coveted Melissa e Campana shoes. If you don’t know what they are check out their site.
Basically they are Brazilian rubber shoes that are super comfy and cute. They even come in heals! I’m Portuguese and love anything related to my culture or made in Portugal/​Brazil so I was dying to find these. Epaulet is the only store in the United States that has the largest selection of Melissa shoes. When trying them on and deciding what color and size to buy, the shop owner was extremely honest and informative. I didn’t feel pressured or rushed at all and she was attentive even when helping two other customers.
What to expect: The shop is small since they have very select inventory. I believe the shop is owned by a couple, who by the way are super friendly and helpful and so is their little pug puppy who is all too happy to greet you. If you’re in the area, stop by.

We were walking up Smith when I was almost coerced into going into American Apparel. By the grace of god, I won out and we stumbled into this great little boutique!
Excellent stuff. Price point is spot on. They’ve got a few things that are less expensive and go up a bit. Great assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories. Wound up with a great spring/​summer coat just wandering in and love it. Great cuts of clothing basics with a bit of flair occasionally.
They aren’t pushy at all and answered all my questions completely w/​o any kind of sales pitch.

Small but well-​edited selection of high quality, classic clothes. Owners Adele and Michael are sweet, smart and know their goods. The only shop in Brooklyn to carry Alden shoes, the most comfortable footwear out of the box I’ve ever worn, and made in the U.S.A. The store’s own Epaulet line is especially fine: slim tailored shirts and really well made men’s trousers (crafted here in Brooklyn!) with smart details, a great selection of materials and a slim but not-​too-​skinny fit. Big ups to the owners for supporting local manufacturing.

Nice little shop to browse and most probably end up finding something you would really like to get (if it’s in your price range). They carry this brand (forgot the name) of quite unique and interesting shoes that are jelly like (not crocs…) Honestly they look pretty rad… I would have gotten 2 pairs of them if it weren’t for the price. They also carry a few items from Tom’s shoes.
This place is 3.5 stars but I gave it 4 because their staff is very friendly and very helpful. They seem very genuine and are still very nice even when you walk out without purchasing anything, which I believe is important because «I might not be your customer today but I might be tomorrow».

I love melissa shoes. They’re made in Brazil of rubber in a factory that has high labor standards and recycles its waste. And they are animal-​free and amazingly comfortable — even the high heels!
Contrary to their Epaulet’s claim on the website, they do not have the biggest online shop of melissa shoes in the world. The Australian online melissa store is waaay bigger. But Epaulet does have the biggest selection in the USA, and that’s rad. Their clothes are nice, but pricey. The people working there are always really helpful.