Banana Republic — Local services in New York

Everyone who is near and dear to me KNOWS how much I love a plain white or black BR Luxe Touch T shirt. I'm actually wearing one rn ahaha. It was my uniform. Like Steve Jobs in his patented black turtleneck and blue jeans, you could find me in some black Zara pants and a BR Luxe Touch T. However, in a senseless act of cruelty and what has since become a top 5 world mystery, BR changed the blend of their Luxe Touch T's... Well it's not a mystery those things would shrink like a mf but just buy a size up and it was good money!!

I could have summed all that up in one simple sentence like "With my birthday behind me, I had a few returns to make y'all know how that goes ahahaha" but whatever. I strongly dislike the feel of the new Lux Touch Ts so I came in here yesterday to make some returns and see what I could come up on.

I entered and thought I had just walked into a Restoration hardware. I had no idea BR Home was a thing, but this store is beautiful. Fairplay to them. After I returned my faux Luxe Touches, I forged on through the furniture section that my $123 gift card wouldn't make a dent in and made it to the mens section upstairs.

After reminiscing on the past glory of my Luxe Touch Ts and scanning the sale rack for any remnants of them, I stumbled upon the most beautiful lightweight pin striped suit jacket I have ever seen. It's one of those ones that you see in Italy or in a custom tailor store in Tribeca that cost over a rack. One of those ones you say "When I make it I'mma get that..." I was determined not to spend over my $123, but this jacket clocked in at $350.

As I was licking my wounds and picturing myself looking BEAST in the jacket, a BR employee, Alejandro, came down like an Angel from the heavens to try and help get the price down as much as possible. He could see in my eyes how much I wanted it. If I signed up for the rewards it would be 20% off and with the promotion they're running it was another 25% off yadda yadda yadda. But MAN did that price come down. I still came out of pocket like $70 more than I said I would but y'all know how that goes ahahha.

He also helped me pick the sizing, and seemed genuinely happy to be helping me only 30 minutes from close which I know is annoying as all hell. Shoutout to Alejandro man.

It's experiences like this that made me start writing these reviews in the first place. I had no intention of reviewing a Banana Republic store yesterday, but Alejandro forced my hand. The Alejandros of the world need their shine. It might even make up for them changing the blend of their Luxe Touch Ts...

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One of the most beautiful clothing stores that I have shopped at! Upon entering the store it felt that I was about to step into a palace, such was the interior decoration from wall to all and floor to ceiling on every level. Comfortable beds and couches adorned every corner, huge potted plants all over the place, paintings on every wall, and racks and racks of high end clothing for men and women filled the entire store. Yet the store remained spacious and roomy. There was so much to see, the ambience was so mellow, the staff so friendly and accommodating that you could get lost in thought, almost forgetting the reason why you arrived in the first place. However the well trained staff knew the RIGHT MOMENT to make themselves available, should you need any guidance with selecting the right items for your wardrobe. The staff were never overbearing at any point, yet always nearby ready to offer assistance. First there was Ehsan who so expertly helped me with a few items upstairs in the men’s section. He was able to locate some really nice sports coats and helped kw match them with a few shirts. Then he showed me some formal wear, particularly a white jacket that I really liked. I also want to mention Cynthia the very helpful cashier with the most amazing personality who assisted me on the main floor. She has such a warm disposition and pleasing manner about her that when I first arrived, she was the first person to say ‘hello’ and I felt right at home at Banana Republic, knowing that I was at the right place to do my shopping. Finally on the way out Raven helped me select a few items that would fit in perfectly with my wife’s wardrobe. Raven was very knowledgeable about clothing in the women’s department and was able to easily match items. She gave me a small tour of the main floor and recommended some great outfits that I’m sure my wife would be delighted to buy next week when we come...

WARNING ⚠️ racially profiled if your Indian or Look Indian this Banana Republic store will racially profile you within 30 second of entering the store. You do not have to touch anything automatically the employeess of this Banana Republic store will send their Banana Republic agent 007 to make sure that I didn't steal anything. Peeking so see what is in my bag. And then the employee with the dreadlocks took my items out of my bag to "make sure you know" all of this ALL BECAUSE I LOOK INDIAN. the worst out of all of them if the Tall black girl and the short guy with the dreadlocks. Talking over their walkie-talkie ear pieces and the white guy was told to go and stay by the fitting-room and the guy with the dreadlocks by the door and the tall black girl will stay with me.. I left and then I went back the store to get the Banana Republic racist employees name. I asked the tall black girl who was bent over one of the table taking. I approached her and asked for her name she said "why who are you coming from the streets asking for my name" I said I am a paying customer and I was here few seconds ago. She replied "WELL YOU HAVE TO WAIT" I can not believe this that because I look Indian I have to WAIT to get here name. What a down grading feeling I felt. I then Went to another employees who was at the Register gave me a name called "Cynthia" is the name of the Tall black girl. When I asked why are you guys doing like this Cynthia said "ITS OUR STORE POLICY" THANK YOU BANANA REPUBLIC FOR SUCH A NICE WELCOMING TO YOUR STORE FOR PEOPLE WHO...