Monki

Every once in a while we come across something that makes us question the meaning of life, whether we’re losing our minds, our senses, or our will to live. Stepping into Monki, we’ll question all of these things simultaneously.
If dressing like you’re one of the 25 proverbial clowns that steps out of a VW Scirocco in some comedy skit that only members of a former communist bloc country might find amusing, then you’ll find clothing here to suit you: designer-​inspired wear in patterns, such as free-​floating eyeballs to match your anxiety, a pair of white jeans in a panda bear pattern, a Picasso-​esque print top and matching tights. You, unfortunately, get the picture.
However, if you love designer duds, but don’t have the budget to match, Monki is perfect for you. There are racks of clothes marked $ 100 or less. Regularly priced clothing also appears to be under $ 200. The only issue, which avid shoppers at Monki won’t find an issue — the quality of the clothes.
Made from materials that is something between a stuffed bear and belly button lint, the quality and cut of the clothes leave much to be desired. Yes, that jacket resembles a Chanel something or other, but do you really want to look like you’re being attacked by a bear with a severe case of eczema?
I was tempted to try on the $ 100 pair panda jeans for the hell of it — a habit hearkening back to my college days when clothing was optional, especially when it spelled the word «OPTIONAL» in sequins. However, looking like an idiot at the age of 20 versus looking like one decades later is the difference between «cute» and «get a life, buddy». And that’s exactly what I did. I put the panda jeans down and walked out of the store, so I could get a life.
PS: Sizes also run a bit smaller, geared, of course, towards the younger crowd.