Brand Off

Brand Off is in the same shopping center as the local favorite Monta Ramen.
BUYERS BEWARE: I’ve been in luxury retail for years and an avid shopper for even longer. I can spot a knock-​off a mile away because I’m familiar with styles, materials, and designs different luxury brands have used over the years. Brand Off is littered with fakes. I glanced over the store and about half of the things I spotted were non-​authentic pieces. I didn’t mention this to the store owners, there were people in there and I didn’t want to embarrass anyone.
SELECTION: Some dusty old clothing, bags, & accessories not worth purchasing.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: In addition to the aforementioned, the service bites. Asian places usually give terrible service anyway so I wasn’t expecting much. No one even said hello to me or asked if I needed help.
Simply, skip this place.

Brand Off leaves me a wee bit confused. I had always been intrigued especially after reading a tidbit in one of the local weeklies suggesting that it was a great place to purchase high end labels for a bit less. Yesterday, I decided to drop in for the first time. The spot is quite small, and the inventory is thin. I also couldn’t tell if things were all new or if there were also some consignment/​gently used items. You’ll see mostly bags with a few items of clothing, but most of the clothing looks like it is for a more mature lady. I spied some Fendi, some Marc Jacobs, some Gucci… but nothing begged me to take it home or even to investigate further regarding prices. It could be that there is an ever changing inventory, and we popped in when the goods weren’t at their best. If you’re in the market for a bag, it might be worth a stop by to see what they have, but I was a tad disappointed on my first visit.