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Instagram is pretty great isn't it? How easy is it to just disappear into a k-hole of likes, comments, and perfectly-proportioned, filtered photos? Very, very easy. Trust us, we know.
So what happens when the app falls into the hands of some cool stores and e-commerce sites? Well, you end up following them to stay up on the freshest gear and latest sales. Don't worry, we did plenty of virtual legwork for you. Here are 15 Mens Clothing Stores To Follow On Instagram.
The Bureau Belfast
The Bureau Belfast
Instagram name: the_bureau_
Followers: 675
Photos taken to date: 158
Why you should follow: Based in Belfast, this menswear e-boutique has got enough bracelets, selvedge jeans, and brogued shoes to catch the eye of any dude remotely interested in style. Sure, you get your fair share of product shots and styled gear from the likes of Engineered Garments, Post O’Alls, and Oliver Peoples, but footwear heads will be pleased to see kicks from New Balance, and more.
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Instagram name: openingceremony
Followers: 92333
Photos taken to date: 58
Why you should follow: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the global boutique and brand. Whether it’s exterior shots of their stores, upcoming product, or just hanging out with founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim (who made it our list of 10 Asian-American Fashion Designers You Should Know), the OC Instagram reflects the bubbly spirit and bright, jet-setting vibe the brand is known for.
MEMES
MEMES
Instagram name: memesnyc
Followers: 184
Photos taken to date: 34
Why you should follow: One of our 10 Coolest Stores In New York Right Now, give MEMES a follow for a look at drops from brands like Gourmet, adidas, wings + horns, and more. Who knows, they might even snap a pic of you set against a backdrop of streetwear stickers just for stopping by.
Confederacy
Confederacy
Instagram name: confederacybtq
Followers: 272
Photos taken to date: 83
Why you should follow: The brainchild of stylist Ilaria Urbinati and Danny Masterson (you know, Hyde from That 70’s Show), Confederacy is the type of shop you look at and think: “there is no way that people in Los Angeles are up on this type of shit!” What we mean is: the store’s selection is so good that it actually makes us wish more people in the West Coast dressed up in its gear. Whether it’s stylishly affordable glasses from Warby Parker, hilarious vintage T-shirts, or designer goods from labels like Michael Bastian and Band of Outsiders, Confederacy’s Instagram feed is chock-full of covetable products.
Oi Polloi
Oi Polloi
Instagram name: oipolloi_of_cottonopolis
Followers: 1218
Photos taken to date: 73
Why you should follow: Manchester’s Oi Polloi might have some associations with the “casual” culture of hardcore soccer fans, but that rough around the edges vibe translates well into their Instagram flicks. Expect plenty of moccasins, stylish dudes hanging out, and the occasional shot of a Ska or Reggae record.
RSVP Gallery
RSVP Gallery
Instagram name: rsvpgallery
Followers: 4031
Photos taken to date: 119
Why you should follow: The house that Don C. built is your online stop for premium streetwear, designer toys, and high-end accessories from labels like Comme Des Garcons. You’ll find flicks of Kaws pieces, art books, brands like BBC, Chanel, Human Made, and of course, Mitchell & Ness caps given a luxury makeover.
Wharf Clothing & Wares
Wharf Clothing & Wares
Instagram name: shopwharf
Followers: 516
Photos taken to date: 298
Why you should follow: Rhode Island stand up! Robert Babigian has done a good job of selecting great products to carry in his Providence boutique. Get a sneak peek at upcoming drops, and previews of pieces in his sought-after in-house line. If you love selvedge jeans, vibram soles, and boat shoes, hit that “follow” button.
Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman
Instagram name: bergdorfs
Followers: 71730
Photos taken to date: 1542
Why you should follow: Old-school luxury titan Bergdorf Goodman has a reputation for their impressive window displays, which make the expensive clothes housed within look all the more boss. You’ll find those in their Instagram feed, coupled with lifestyle shots of the Bergdorf team out and about doing lavish things most people can only afford to do vicariously.
Need Supply
Need Supply
Instagram name: needsupplyco
Followers: 1772
Photos taken to date: 288
Why you should follow: Even if you’ve never been to Richmond, Virginia — the state capital that Need Supply calls home, the boutique does a hell of a job repping its city. Between shots of the city, local food, new shipments, and friends of the store, Need Supply captures the Southern charm of the city and infuses it with the stylish, modern relevance the store is known for.
Haberdash
Haberdash
Instagram name: haberdashmen
Followers: 506
Photos taken to date: 91
Why you should follow: Chicago shop Haberdash has been outfitting the kind of guy that’s urban-minded but still street smart. That’s why they stock stuff ranging from Nikes and New Balances to classier togs like L.B.M. 1911 sportcoats and Alden shoes. Can’t figure out how to style your purchase? Good thing they regularly post detailed street shots of employees and friends totally kitted out.
Unionmade Goods
Unionmade Goods
Instagram name: unionmadegoods
Followers: 519
Photos taken to date: 38
Why you should follow: Your West Coast stop for all things Americana, workwear, and straight-up dope. Peep game from labels like Engineered Garments, Alden, and cool guy Japanese brand Beams+. Take a look at their impressive window displays and store events, quality footwear, and exclusive products.
Tres Bien Shop
Tres Bien Shop
Instagram name: tresbienshop
Followers: 3164
Photos taken to date: 190
Why you should follow: Sweden’s Tres Bien Shop has achieved a global audience because of their diverse, on-point taste. We’re talking Lanvin with Nike Sportswear, and off-kilter collaborations with hot designers like Mark McNairy. You’ll also get a peep behind-the-scenes at product shoots and essentially see what it’s like to work for the e-commerce side of a successful shop.
Bodega
Bodega
Instagram name: bdgastore
Followers: 1947
Photos taken to date: 103
Why you should follow: Boston’s Bodega is known for the streetwear and sneaker boutique housed behind a Snapple machine, and their Instagram feed plays to both the store’s clothing stock and alter-ego as a convenience store. Of course, you’ll definitely find more flicks of fresh gear from Stussy, White Mountaineering, and collaborations with Mark McNairy than you will of Nantucket Nectars juices and grape sodas.
Mr. Porter
Mr. Porter
Instagram name: mrporterlive
Followers: 14352
Photos taken to date: 704
Why you should follow: The London-based e-tailer successfully balances the classy, tailored vibe it’s known for with the right pops of casual. Whether it’s mixing well-worn denim with Stubbs & Wootton velvet slippers, a flick of sneakers present at the Watch The Throne concert in Paris (yes, someone was wearing Yeezy IIs), or a shot of a dope, exclusive varsity jacket, it’s one Instagram feed that’s sure to satisfy fans of menswear, designer clothes, and high-end streetwear.
Reed Space
Reed Space
Instagram name: reedspace
Followers: 3700
Photos taken to date: 173
Why you should follow: jeffstaple’s shop is a Lower East Side institution, and if you wanna stay up on the latest gear and get a headstart on all the sales, keep ‘em in your feed. Besides pigeons galore, you’ll get a closer look at gear from Diamond Supply Co., Mighty Healthy, Skulls, and much more.