By Robert James

I regret writing my first review about Robert James. Season by season, he always impresses me with high-​end fabric and nice, modern cut dress shirts. I can’t say enough about Robert James and his vision. I think that he is the best modern men clothes designer in NYC. Hands down.

Wanted to drop you a quick line to applaud Jason’s customer service. He’s a great guy and By Robert James team should be very proud that such a cool dude is for working you! I just bought a suit from him and he made it very easy and also got it quickly shipped to me.
I’ve been shopping the LES store for a couple of years now and really love everything you have at the store. I spend about 70% of time in Denver (rest in NYC) and the men’s stores and my friends out here are always asking me where I get my stuff. I always proudly tell them about Robert James in NYC.
Keep up the great work and thanks!

I’ve been buying Robert’s clothes pretty much since he opened the first store. The care and craftsmanship that goes into the things he makes are simply a cut above the rest, and that’s what keeps me coming back. The stuff not only looks good, but it is truly built to last, with great materials and sturdy construction. Robert is a stand-​up dude and an honest designer who is not out there chasing trends. He has his own timeless style, so you can enjoy your clothes for years instead of just weeks. I still get compliments on shirts I bought from him six years ago, because they look as good as the day I bought them.

I hated buying clothes until I started going here. I love wearing Robert’s clothing, and EVERY piece I own, I get complimented on constantly. Of course I don’t wear clothes to get compliments, but it shows what a difference the quality and style is here.
Robert’s clothing is exactly what he says — honest and handsome. The quality is as high as you’ll find and the experience at the store is relaxed, super helpful, never rushed — very New York, but also not New York at all, in a great way. My first visit, I bought one shirt, hung out for a bit, was never pushed to purchase more or to leave. Second visit, Robert was there and I purchased two pairs of jeans — we spent time taking measurements and the tailoring was done while I waited. When I got home I realized the fit on one just wasn’t right, so I went back and Robert happily helped me find a better fit and do an exchange. These two jeans are like a second set of skin for me now — they are real stiff raw denim, so they break in wonderfully — not like cheap large brand denim. My next visit I got two more shirts — Robert helped me with recommendations — I must’ve tried on 12 shirts, so I really found 2 that were perfect. Then I got Robert’s incredible «Blackwell» leather jacket — had it tailored in the arms and it is the nicest leather coat I’ve ever seen or worn. Now I have a few other cotton jackets and I can’t go anywhere else… you’ll be hooked on the style, the great vibe — sure the price is higher than large brand names, but there is no comparison in quality and service. Robert is the coolest, friendliest, most humble dude and everyone that works there is likewise.

Great shop, cool guy and well made clothes. Bought a jacket and returned it after the 10 day return policy. The owner gave me store credit and i came back a week later and bought a fantastic jacket that I absolutely love.
The clothes are not cheap but the quality is high and you eventually forget the price and will continue to love the clothes.

This place is awesome. Great clothes. A little expensive, yes, but the quality is fantastic. I bought a suit here recently and I received many, many, many compliments on it at the wedding I attended shortly thereafter. And I must say, it is a very good looking suit and it fit perfectly without needing any alteration. Robert and his crew were super helpful and friendly and gave me top notch service. Funds permitting, I will definitely be shopping here more often.

What a cool shop! I want to buy everything in here. The displays are very well done. Shirts, trousers, jackets, retro sunglasses, suits, hats… everything is classic, sharp and original for the fella who wants to carry the metro look.
The kicker is that I’m a little difficult to fit and modest tailoring is part of the retail price.
I’m a total fan of the look, feel and service.

If you ever see a dude rockin some Gucci or Varvatos and you think «man that guy has some style» then stop that thought. He has money for far-​overpriced clothing and money, while great, does not always equal good taste.
By Robert James is nothing but good taste. It’s that shade of darkness with a splash of color poking out here and there that you’ll only find in NYC and nowhere else. There’s nothing here off the rack pre-​worn or pre-​torn because that is your job. The quality of the fabrics, the carefully curated lines and seams in every item and the fact that it’s pretty much all locally make their prices quite fair and they’ll rework almost any item for free to fit you as well. After their end of winter sale I was able to score a really great micro houndstooth shirt and a baller-​ass sport coat for meetings and formal dinners for almost half price and a third of the price I would have spent at a luxury shop.
In a future life I will be coming back here for a custom suit. If you want a suit in charcoal linen with leopard print lapels they will make that very suit. It’s up to you to rock it.

By Robert James stocks a nice selection of locally made jeans, pants, coats, jackets, hats, and shoes. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I got a great pair of jeans that they hemmed for me in-​store (included with the pants), and they were ready in about 20 minutes.

My boyfriend and I were in NY for a wedding. He forgot his only nice white dress shirt, so we had to scramble to find a new one for him. He’s hard to shop for, so we weren’t too hopeful that we’d find something great, but we were willing to settle.
We made an emergency trip to Robert James. Their tagline is «Simple. Honest. Handsome.,» and I was really impressed with their customer service — and also with their shirts, which fit my boyfriend’s slim torso and long arms beautifully, right off the hanger. Thanks for saving the day, Robert James!

Nice looking shop but I didn’t try anything as before that the owner chucked me out. I didn’t like the jeans he proposed for it was 10 degrees outside and they were paper thin and he called me a cocksucker and threw me out of his shop. Usually not easily offended, I was shocked by this display of aggresive behaviour. I feel terrible for his employees who have to deal with this diva on a daily basis.

This is the coolest, best quality clothes I have ever found. The prices are also reasonable for what you’re getting. I don’t see any reason why I’d get my clothes from anywhere else. It’s all extremely cool and yet extremely unassuming. Can’t recommend this place enough

Robert is a great guy and cut me a deal on some of his nicely crafted and attractive duds.

Best rock n’ roll clothing out there. Designer often on site, friendly help with the clothes, awesome style.

One of a kind designer. One of a kind personal shopping experience.
Landmark of the Lower East Side.

Brought in my favorite leather coat with a huge rip in the sleeve and Robert was more than happy to fix it. When he didn’t think that the glue he tried would hold it well enough, he put in a stitch to reinforce it, and then stitched the other sleeve in the same place to make it even and natural. Did a fantastic job — and for dirt cheap, way cheaper than I’ve paid elsewhere for similar jobs of much lower quality. So happy with the recommendation to bring it in here. It’s men’s clothing so obviously I can’t comment on that but the designs look awesome and the guys I know who shop here love it. Can’t say enough about the high quality of service. Thanks Robert!

Get in now, before his prices double.
This guy’s stuff is completely going to blow up.
Robert’s a down-​to-​earth guy, and he wants to make quality stylish clothes at a reasonable price, but pretty soon, guys everywhere are going to discover how incredibly unique his vision is, and then he’ll be constantly sold out, and he’ll have no choice but to raise prices. And he will completely deserve it. If you like John Varvatos but want something a bit more constructed, more masculine, more sturdy, swing by and try his stuff on. And chat Robert up a bit. You’ll want him to be your best friend in no time.
I guarantee you’ll be walking out of there with something on your back.

Great clothing store! The shirts were all very well made, but they are $ 168. They are possibly worth it, I didn’t really investigate. There’s a wide array of vintage deadstock sunglasses, all $ 60.
Robert is both the designer and merchant. He’s a great, warm guy. He helped me pick out a great pair of sunglasses that fit my face.

LOVE THE SHOP
LOVE THE OWNER/​DESIGNER
Great stuff plus some of the best customer service = AWESOME.
Friendly, personable and classy goes SUCH a long way.
Have 4 T’s from here, the best designs always get compliments.
The best vintage sunglasses. ‘50s Japanese optical quailty. Great price.
My favourite shorts are from here. great detailing, tailoring.
There’s a jacket here I am saving my ducats for.
great jeans, gorgeous dress shirts.
Such a great aesthetic. Cool ass clothes.

Robert James is a great craftsman and genuinely friendly person. He often works the desk – and if not, an equally stylish and friendly person is – and will greet you with a great passion for his fashions. His designs are simple, streamline, and anything but average. Every design has a little edge or uniqueness that makes it work. My resent purchase, a green plaid button-​up, includes a rounded collar and a five buttoned cuff.
In addition to his designs, Robert Janes also carries a fees vintage items; my favorite being the large collection of frames. The vintage frames come in a vast array of shapes and sizes, all super stylish and only $ 60!
I just wish I had more money to spend here.

I dont know where to begin with this store or dude himself. I feel like I could write a novella on how badass the store is. Editor’s Note: I live above the store and now go through the store just to kick it 3 – 4 times a week. Robert is a good dude, super-​chill and hospitable. One of the many reasons I love Orchard street so much is this spot.
Clothes: Amazingly tailored — I recently bought a dress shirt and have not seen/​worn something that well-​made in a damn long time. Lots of emphasis on detail in every item.
Store: clothes, vintage italian sunglasses (think current Tom Ford models, though Robert James sells the models that current TF pieces were/​are inspired by). Good music, great vibe, fantastic window décor (updated almost daily i would say), and the occassional party. For the apple fest they had hot cider (capt morgan’s infused).
Location: One of the more picturesque streets in Manhattan.
Prices: You get what you pay for. It is not cheap in terms of absolute cost, but you get a shitload of quality/​value for your dollar here.
Honestly, just walk in. It’s one of the coolest boutiques I’ve been to in this country, if not the world, no bullshit. This spot does it right.