Manchot

Manchot is a cute little store with things made by local artists and things that you see online. There isn’t a lot of stuff, and it’s a bit pricey because it’s made by local artists, but the lady that works there is nice and the price is worth supporting artists.

Manchot. Pinguino. Pinguin. Penguin. However you say it (and even if you say it wrong)…yes, Manchot is that small penguin store in the Mix at Union Plaza.
How do I describe Manchot as a store? I’m not sure what the word is that I’m looking for. Or if it even exists for that matter. Does Manchot sell clothes? Yes, but I wouldn’t call it a boutique. Does Manchot sell gift items? Yes, but I wouldn’t call it a gift shop. Does Manchot sell jewelry? Yes, but I wouldn’t call it a jewelry store.
The apparel is all locally designed. At the moment I believe there are three different lines in M (Silver designs EsTYLOW JUNKTiON and Jam designs Dream Chasers Club… I can’t remember who designs the other line). EsTYLOW JUNKTiON is all the El Paso F@%CKING Texas t-​shirts and sweaters. I may or may not own 2 or 3 or 4 of these shirts because they’re just that B.A. Dream Chasers Club is all the DCC and New El Paso t-​shirts, sweaters, beanies, head/​ear warmers?, and kids t’s. If I did just make a DCC purchase it was more than likely 2 beanies for $ 5 a pop, a D.R.E.A.M. long sleeve t, and some $ 1 buttons. And the other line (which unfortunately I don’t know the name of) is all the I skull EP and No Mames Way stuffs. This line will be added to my closet very soon.
The rest of what’s in M is forever changing. Do you ever see those awesome, random things on FB or IG that you don’t actually need, but totally want??? They carry it at M. You want a little red man that you shove knives through, a cactus toothpick holder, a set of mustaches, a ballerina jewelry holder, a greeting card that’s not afraid to cuss, a knitted fox beanie for your kid, a paper airplane door stop, or a recycled bottle coated in chalkboard paint? They carry it at M.