Royal Male

Some nice merchandise but the family that runs it needs to get over themselves. It’s a store for x sake…
Not worth the pain.

Royal Male is hands down one of the best shops in Newport! It goes without saying that all of the product that they stock is of the highest quality. I’ve purchased two Barbour jackets, two fur headbands, scarfs and numerous family gifts from this store — it’s my Newport go to! Equally as important, the owners certainly know how to treat their customers, always going out of their way to make sure you receive the best quality service possible. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for fine quality clothing and outwear or a unique gift. It’s also worth noting that they beautifully box everything for Christmas. If only there were more places like this local gem!

My wife and I are in Newport for a week on our «baby-​moon» and decided to do a little shopping. We are from Bermuda, so finding quality apparel at reasonable prices is some what hard on a small island. Have only gone into the store to browse, I left with a pair of Austin Heller shoes, tie, and two pocket squares. While not inexpensive, I didn’t feel like I got ripped off. So I’m a little surprised at some of the reviews slating the store and it’s owners as «snobby» It’s really too bad because Etienne couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating… in fact, we spent about 20 more minutes in the store just chatting it up. If you want high end quality products, then you have to pay for them… this stuff is not made locally!
Thanks Etienne, we’ll be back!

Royal Male is one of the best shops in Newport! Both locations are superb and have the best quality goods. Outstanding customer service, super friendly and all around good people. Maurice and his wife have gone out of their way to offer great customer service. I have read a few reviews where people had sticker shock of what was in the shop. Sorry folks. That’s first quality shirts, Blazers, Jackets and footwear all made in England and Europe. This isn’t the commercial stuff in the chain stores. My wife has purchased 2 jackets from Royal Male over the last 2 years. We will be back for more. Royal Male is a true Gem in Newport. Cheers!!!

My BF and I were visiting Newport for the weekend and he saw the windows in the store and knew he had to go in. The inventory is amazing, my BF got a great tweed coat. Etienne was super helpful and we will be back this summer. All of the clothing is one of a kind and great quality!

One of the things I love about living in New England is experiencing all 4 seasons so fully. And because each season is so gloriously intense, I love having the opportunity to carefully select the appropriate wardrobe for each of them.
Particularly for the wet, raw, muddy, cold weather that reminds us of the old country for which we are named, enter Royal Male.
Despite the «Male» in the name of the store, there are clothes for both genders.
This independently owned store could not be more lovely or charming. It’s an absolute delight to open the door as you hear the tinkling of vintage bells to then find yourself transported into such an extraordinary place.
What you’ll find here are a fabulous assortment of high quality goods hailing primarily from Britain.
I’ve always loved stopping by whenever I’m in Newport. The selection of goods is top-​rate and the service is simply and perfectly top-​notch.
This is an absolute A-​plus shopping experience.
I am often disillusioned and wearied by most shopping experiences these days when no one seems to care or take pride in salesmanship.
Here, you are greeted, you are coddled, you are cared for and you are helped.
You are assisted into the things you try on, your purchases are wrapped and packaged with care, your concerns are taken seriously, your questions are answered knowledgeably.
Amen and thank you!
We visited recently because I needed to update my nasty-​weather gear. I was here specifically to purchase a pair of DuBarry Galway Boots and a waxed Barbour jacket.
We were assisted by the most wonderful Etienne, the son of the owners of this shop and its sister shop a few blocks away on Barrister Wharf.
His extremely kind, knowledgeable and gentlemanly manner made my day as I pondered over the Barbour Beadnell versus the Barbour Beaufort style jackets before I finally settled on the latter.
Etienne and I next tackled which color combination of DuBarry boots suited me best. It wasn’t simple but his guidance was essential.
The Barbour Beaufort I purchased is made to be a hunting jacket with a pocket in the back meant for game for example. I love the mole-​skin lined hand-​warmers and the secret inner pocket too.
And although I’m not a hunter the longer length felt more protective and the pockets well-​suited to fit things when I want to ditch carrying a handbag which is much of the time.
It was nice to have Etienne to point out all the features.
He told me he has several of his own Barbours and so knew the ins and outs first hand.
There are gorgeous silks and woolens and leathers to be fondled and tried on. Yes, it all may seem quite pricey but these are things you will have forever. The looks focus on the traditional and prep which really never goes out of style.
Purchases like this are money well-​spent and you’ll never be accused of being penny-​wise but pound foolish. And oh be still my heart, not a thing here made in China or a third world country.
I am thrilled with my Barbour «Beaufort-​style» oil cloth jacket. I am now ready for almost anything nature throws my way.
I can keep up with the hardiest of New England or Irish fishermen/​women in my leather DuBarry boots.
I’m told I could stand knee-​high in a bucket of water for days in them and my feet would never get wet.
Tough, beautiful, well-​made, high-​quality merchandise; that’s what I like, that’s what I want.

My buying experience with Etienne and the staff at Royal Male had been nothing short of perfect. Their very user-​friendly and easily navigable website was the first hit when I was looking to purchase the elusive Bond Barbour Beacon Heritage jacket. Despite the jacket’s high demand, and Barbour having to produce an entire new round of jackets, RM made the delay seem short and easy. Oh, and I live in Texas, and the experience was cake. I’d definitely do business w them again, and would recommend them to anyone/​everyone interested in buying Barbour. Aces all-​around.

Royal Male is a wonderful little store staffed with very knowledgeable people. I hummed and hawed over a certain Barbour jacket for weeks, a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. I nearly ordered it from Orvis, but a friend steered me to Royal Male and I’m so glad she did. I like the idea of supporting a local family business, and they offer free shipping on orders of $ 150+.
Etienne at Royal Male was extremely helpful when we spoke by phone & email. After telling him my boyfriend’s height & weight, he steered me away from my original choice to a different style. He was spot on and couldn’t have selected a better jacket.
The service here is exceptional and the quality of apparel is unbeatable.

I recently made a purchase through the Royal Male online store and needed something changed on the shipping label. Not only was the issue resolved that day but the service I received from Etienne was immediate and very courteous. The customer service I received was second to none and and something you’d only experience at a top quality, family-​run store selling top quality items. I will definitely look to Royal Male for future purchases and look forward to stopping in when I’m in Newport.

Cannot say enough about this charming shop. It’s my first and usually last shopping stop whenever in Newport. Their style is impeccable and the staff goes above and beyond to help everyone that enters their shop find exactly what they are looking for. They are patient, attentive, professional, and welcoming but I must say, it is their eye for style, curated quality merchandise from socks to jackets that will last you a lifetime and unprecedented customer service that keeps me coming back. It is no wonder they have such a following. Thank you Etienne! You are remarkable. Can’t wait to see you next time we’re in town!

My father has lived around the corner from the Royal Male for ten years, and I often stop in when visiting. Yes, the prices are high, but if you’re familiar with the brands they carry I’m not sure why you’d be surprised. They stock very high end British items that will last you a lifetime. I’m a little skeptical of the other reviews citing rude customer service — the service I’ve received has been nothing but top notch. The son even helped me track down a Barbour bag I had been searching for and couldn’t find anywhere in Boston. My father has purchased several coats from this store over the past decade and has had no problems with them. If you’re looking for top quality, and are willing to pay for it, this is the store for you.

It was a beautiful sunny, though windy day today, so I decided to take a stroll around my neighborhood. Having passed by this cute little shop a million times, I finally decided to check it out. Normally, during the weekday when I work, I dress up in my nice clothes. But today, being the weekend, I wear jeans and sneakers and my warm Columbia jacket. As soon as I walk in, I notice the warm wool sweaters and tweed jackets. Everything does look high quality, but the prices were high — $ 895 for a wool sweater! Then an older woman greets me. She gives me the customary greeting and then immediately points me to the «SALE» section.
Hmm… thanks lady… Not only are your prices exorbitant, but your customer service is snobby as well! A word to sales people: Never treat customers, no matter how they are dressed, with disrespect. Just because a customer comes in with jeans and sneakers does not mean you should judge them to be «poor» and hence not worth your time.

Not worth the trip. Not very accommodating to tourists and tourism is what feeds the town. I will never waste my time with this place again.

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Charming little shop that sells top quality British & Scottish clothing for both men and women. They carry a great selection of pieces from clothing companies such as Barbour, Hunter and Le Chameau. They stock gorgeous cashmere sweaters, great leather bags and fabulous outerwear.
The service here is top notch as well. There was a lady and a gentlemen (not sure if they were the owners?) working when my husband and I came in to shop last week. They were both very friendly and helpful. The lady kindly offered to order anything I wanted that they did not currently have in the store in my size.
I left there quite happy, having bought an adorable Barbour rain hat. If I hadn’t recently bought myself a raincoat, I might have snagged one there as well ;-)
Although this place is not cheap, you are getting top quality for your dollar. The prices are comparable to NYC boutique prices, which explains my lack of «sticker shock» here. I did notice quite a few really nice pieces on sale as well. This is the shop to go to if you are looking for timeless, classic, good quality pieces of clothing to add to your wardrobe — things that you can wear for many years to come.
Oh — and they have the cutest shop «mascot»: this adorable dog that you just might find sleeping in a chair back in the ladies’ section of the store.

Great window shopping, swank tweeds from Ireland, Scotland, and England. But unless you’ve recently discovered a diamond mine in your backyard, you’ll likely suffer from sticker shock as I did.
$ 125 for a belt was the cheapest I saw, $ 450 for cashmere sweaters and $ 950 for a tweed jacket. It’s out of my league for sure. It’s good brand names that ooze money, but again — rich people stay rich by penny pinching, poor people can’t afford this stuff, so who is shopping here?