Goose Barnacle

Fantastic menswear store with a decidedly Scandinavian bent, our household makes a trek over here at least once a month –sometimes just to say hello, but mostly to touch and see the lovely merchandise.

I’m new to buying good clothes and I don’t like shopping. i usually buy clothes at thrift stores and often find them in the garbage, etc. But recently I decided to step up my game, and to spend a little money for a more elegant, mature profile. Rather than trying to be trendy, I’m looking for well-​made clothes that fit well.
I got two articles at Goose Barnacle, made by Svensson– a pair of sneakers and a shirt, both of which I really like. Neither of the articles was cheap, though one was on sale at a considerable discount. Regardless I don’t mind spending money on a couple well made things.
What I liked most about the store was the friendliness that is conspicuously missing from other boutiques. Rather than feeling exclusive and pretentious, as some of these places tend towards, the proprietor was welcoming and knowledgeable about design and history, and gave me some good advice about wearing certain fabrics and cuts.
The proprietor is originally from that neighborhood too. So it was relaxing to sit on the couch there and chat with the various people who came by, some of them neighborhood people, others foreign visitors etc.

Really enjoyed this spot. Although a little more expensive than I’m used to, each article of clothing is more like a timeless piece for my wardrobe. I store worth visiting and revisiting.

Steve McQueen would shop here.
This is good enough reason to shop here. Sure, it’s pricey, but so was your Ed Hardy t-​shirt. Grow up, get nice clothes that last, jeans that are a challenge to break in and sunglasses that Steve McQueen would– well DID wear. They carry Persol’s tribute to the man that made your dad feel like less of one.
But not my dad, I was smart and bought him clothes from GB.
The staff is helpful, smart, and extremely friendly. Stop in and say hi on your way to the waterfront. Look at the art on the walls, you can buy that, too.

This is a great store for men’s clothing. Come here to check out new trends from up-​and-​coming designers. it’s got a great mix of vintage and new clothing/​items. I especially love the vintage sunglasses.
One of a kind pieces people! Definitely worth a visit.