BlackBlue — Attraction in Saint Paul

BlackBlue is truly a rare find. My favorite clothing store in Minnesota, perhaps favorite I've ever found. It is a meticulously tailored aggregator of extremely high quality men's clothing. Every time I'm in Minnesota I make an explicit point to stop in, usually leaving with a lighter wallet (though every penny is worth it). BlackBlue's "style" varies but always with a emphasis on craft, quality and uniqueness. Many of my best wardrobe pieces, the ones I actually get complimented on, are from here and I often hear myself telling people: "Yeah, I got it in Minnesota at a great little store... BlackBlue, yeah... it's really, really amazing... you should fly to Minnesota and go there."

Besides the inventory, Ryan the Store Manager is an extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and helpful figure who has been consistently wonderful for the past 3 or 4 years I've loved BlackBlue. I am always so happy to walk in, see his smile and shake his hand. He is so energetic in helping me find what I want, at the best price, offering all sorts of suggestions that a real friend of mine might give (a human being rather than the usual corporate nametag). Ryan's continued presence and enthusiasm really has been the key for me. So many stores feel like white-washed, emotionless alters to consumption and commercialism - not so with BlackBlue. These are real people with real, interesting ideas about clothing and style. I trust them. I trust their taste and I trust their compassion. And that's why I now recommend them...

I have had nothing but a poor experience at BlackBlue. A few months ago I purchased a pair of Rogue Territory jeans from their Minneapolis location. I was really excited to support a local raw denim shop in my area and they even impressed me by giving me $20 off the pair of jeans I purchased. 3 weeks after I started wearing my jeans, a rivet popped off. I brought them into BlackBlue and had to ask that they would replace the rivet at no cost, as I found it unreasonable that I should have to pay for such repair after 3 weeks of owning the jeans. I was then told I would have them back in no later than 1 week. A week went by and I called to check in on my jeans and I was told they would be done in another week. No one ever called me to inform me the repair would take longer than it should. A week later I received a text that my jeans had been "hemmed" and were ready for pickup. I immediately texted back stating my jeans were to have a rivet replaced and not to be hemmed. I received a call back that they were indeed repaired with a new rivet and were not hemmed. My jeans were fixed, but in the end, the customer service of this shop is absolutely terrible in my mind. I would expect the opposite when I am spending $240 on a pair of jeans. I would not recommend shopping at this store. My brother had a similar experience when he ordered a pair of jeans from the St Paul store and 8 weeks later.... No jeans, no phone call, no reason as to why his jeans hadn't shown up. I will not be returning...

BlackBlue is one of the best curators of menswear I have found. The fact that they are a brick and mortar store in my neighborhood is something I won't take for granted. Known as THE place in town for raw denim, they have plenty else in store to add some solid threads to your whole wardrobe. Super cool, laid back atmosphere, which I think is easily reflected in their clothing. The guys definitely know their stuff and are very helpful. Prices range on the higher side, so be warned, but imo they are fairly priced for what you are getting. Many Made in USA, Japan, and Europe garments that you'd have a hard time finding anywhere in the U.S. If you are of the "quality over quantity" mindset, then this place is for you. Well worth your time...