Jack & Jones, Vero Moda

Closing Down Sales, Staff obviously loosing jobs as the attitude stinks! Can’t even be bothered taking tags off garments when purchased, had to go back three times in the end!
Couldn’t try anything on as they wont let you use the changing rooms, when we tried a member of staff screamed halfway across the store to get out and had a narky attitude.
Only good thing about the store was getting three pairs of Jens for £30.00,

Of course, I’m mainly writing this review with regards to the right-​hand segment of the store, the Vero Moda women’s wear half, although I know my younger brother (I nearly said wee, remembering he isn’t any more) has had clothes from Jack & Jones in the past and they’ve lasted just as well as mine have.
You can’t imagine how delighted I was when this shop opened. Previously I had only been able to find clothes by the brands Only and Vero Moda either abroad or in very limited supply in Ark, Leeds and Manchester branches. This shop is a severe danger to my bank balance, but I reckon it’s worth skipping a meal or two this week for the gorgeous lace top and unusual satin tunic I picked up in the sale for £7.50 and £11.50 respectively.
They also stock accessories, lovely classic-​styled leather bags, underwear separates, scarves and tights etc. The merchandising layout in the shop is always the same, but if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! It works a treat, very easy to shop and it makes the best use of the long, narrow room. The fitting rooms are always tidy and well-​lit. Yep, this is one of my top 5 Manchester shops, and I find it very difficult to leave without bags full of stuff. But I do find that their clothes last way past the fashion’s sell-​by-​date. I’ve definitely got a few pieces from over the years stock-​piled for when they come back in.

Jack and Jones started off quite subdued, small and and unheard of, and then it had a massive street explosion, and now it seems to have drifted back into the background.
Of late, J&J seems to favour paying homage to other more expensive brands than creating those of its own, and by this, I mean it’s ripping off quite blatantly the styles of G Star and Diesel and Firetrap and even Gio-​Goi.
I agree with Rebecca, sizing runs a little strange, even for the fellas it runs narrow on the shoulders, and would be wise if you’re buying for bulky fellas to go one up.
Last time I went in to trusty J&J the music was BANGIN’, methinks they were of the belief, if it’s loud then it’s hip and trendy and what not.
There are some really nice pieces to be found on both sections, ladies and fellas, even if the tributes are obvious, and not as up to calibre as their intended imitants… but it’s nice quality gear, and both ladies and fellas can be pleased with what’s on offer and what to see.

Function over fashion, J&JVM does like to focus on the basic staple items that form the foundations of a wardrobe. Which makes it great for work wear.
I first stumbled across Vero Moda on
, and though I ordered a couple of bits, I found the sizing was a little weird, meaning I had to send stuff back and whathaveyou, and I am farrr to lazy for that shizzle. So imagine my happiness when I saw that they’d opened up in the Arndale, so now I can try before I buy!
The watch word here is simplicity, closely followed by elegance. So expect classic fabrics such as silks and wool-​mix tweeds, with a quiet emphasis on drapes and frills. I am personally a big fan of their skirts, which look great with a plain t-​shirt and cardi for those who work in smart-​casual offices. Sigh.
Though I agree with Emma-​Louise that Vero Moda ain’t exactly Lipsy when it comes to party wear, they do occasionally have glitzy vest dresses and sexy little jersey numbers. So if you’re popping in for a respectable work-​dress, it’s worth having a look around for after-​hours wear too.
The boyf doesn’t like Jack & Jones, because he has gotten it confused with rah-​wear extraordinaire Jack Wills. No matter how many times I have told him that J&J is different and stocks alright hoodies and sweaters, he refuses to step foot in there, and frankly my life’s too short to try and surmount his understandable yet all-​consuming hatred of all things rah. What I will say about J&J is that there is some awful stuff in there, ugly printed t-​shirts and weird jumpers, but the basics stand up to scrutiny. The brother received a J&J hoodie for Christmas and, two months on, it is still alive. This anecdotal evidence is meaningless to those who know nothing of the brother, but the brother does not look after clothes. The fact that said hoodie is still presentable speaks volumes of J&J’s quality goods.
All in all, it’s not the most exciting shop in the Arndale, but you’re likely to find something in here that you’d like, simply because a lot of it is so darn simple.

Ah, now this is clever. A shop with separate names for the menfolk and the ladies. I first discovered Jack & Jones over in Fuerteventura where my folks live, and the BF always found it to be quite handy for basic hooded zip-​ups in muted colours, often with a splash of brightness, and a lot of what you’ll see in there models itself on the kind of clothing Republic and USC offer, the Diesels and Superdrys of the world, but obviously at a much more wallet-​friendly price. You can also get plenty of great accessories such as scarves, belts and even shoes, all of which are rather stylish.
As for Vero Moda, the clue seems to be in the sparseness and simplicity. The colours are earthy and minimalist — you wouldn’t go there for your party frock or razzle dazzle outfit for example. You’ll find the same top in a variety of these coordinated colours and the focus is most certainly on comfort with a hint of style (tulip shapes and harem pants haven’t gone uncovered, for example). So, you’re out with your partner, you need some basics, go to opposite ends of this store and get some breathing space. The prices won’t hurt and neither will the experience.

Talk about all things to all men, how many names does this place need?
Speaking of names, until today I always thought this shop was called ‘Jack Jones’- without the &- a Freudian slip perhaps, I mean, you do tend to spend a lot of time very much ‘on your own’ here.
Ah well, all this psycho babble is making J & J & V M seem much more interesting than it is.
Just think Zara for teenagers.