04/25/08

Seattle's atelier for the individual

by cwilliams

Do you like fashion and style that brings out the individual in you? Then Ian is the atelier for you. As you browse, you'll find your basic and trendy must haves. But then you'll find a brand and style that you would swear was created just for you! I can't tell you about my favorite brands I've found there, because I still believe they were created just for me! Also, I love the fact that they are doggy friendly, though I don't think they would appreciate having an overly slobbery large dog drueling on the clothes. I frequent the Fremont store, and customer service has always been honest and genuine without being intoxicating or causing nausea. Let's face it, if you like to use fashion retail customer service for ego stimulation or flattery, then you might as well not even wear clothes. Maybe then you'll understand the real reason you're needing ego stimulation! So for all of you fashionites seeking individual style, I suggest you get your booty over to Ian before your brand disappears!

• Pros: Indvidual style, genuine customer service
• Cons: Would like to see more of Ian's picks for the feet and privates!

12/07/07

Dopest Store Evar! Fremont Ian, Baby!

by phil_mchoondt

This store is da bomb! I'm such a typical guy and finicky shopper, I never find anything I really like...until I wandered into Ian in Fremont. Unbelievale! This store had many unique brands I never heard of before. (One brand had cool clothes tags that plant trees if you bury them. Now, that's special. I'm super into Eco-Friendly products.) I was greated with all smiles by all three staff members. The female clerk was totally on it and showed me all the male clothes that she thought might suit me well. She nailed my style exactly. I ended up purchasing a whole outfit of her suggestions. My girlfriend found some rad stuff for herself, too. The manager (I think it was Ian himself) rang me up. We all chatted for a bit about the neighborhood and how it's changing a bit (for the better, I think). I just read a review by some asians of this store that I can't believe is right. They eluded that this Ian staff was dismissive to them since they were asian or something. Well, I'm half vietnamese and my girlfriend is full and we both got the super-royal treatment at this store. Double-Shocker-High-Fives all around!!! I will mos-def shop there again. Booyah Shakah!

11/28/07

high-end fashion, down to earth service

by josanch

over the holiday weekend, my sons, my father and i went into fremont for a haircut. while waiting, we stopped into ian to check out the sale. the staff was great! i am a bigger guy and they helped me find the right size in some much needed button-downs. the young lady that worked there, spoke to my dad in spanish! crazy! i never would have expected someone to know spanish in fremont of all places. i would definitely say that, even though i don't shop often, i will come back to ian.

ps...i gave them four stars because i'm hoping next time they have some 38's or 40's so that i can get a pair of g-star jeans.