BlackBlue

Amazing customer service. I ordered remotely from them and they walked me through their selection, sizes, and the order arrived promptly. When I called about adjusting the order (doing a return due to wrong size) they were incredibly helpful and pleasant. Small shop with incredible attention to their customers. Though I live across the country, I will visit their site often (also super nicely designed) as I’m a fan.

Excellent. Great product, expertly-​edited selection, awesome staff. I wish every shop could put this level of attention into their in-​store experience.

Bought the husband a pair of Canada Goose gloves and CG hat here over the holidays. My experience with Satchel was a delight. I wandered in with money to burn and he helped me burn said money with efficient charm! He made sure that I knew the exchange and return policy and it was a really easy going transaction. My other half was stupefied by how warm his hands and head were all winter, sporting his finery from this place. Thanks black blue

Amazing products that I will be buying elsewhere because they have horribly pompous and insulting employees.

Every item I have bought from these guys is amazingly unique. From the jeans, shirts and sweaters I have bought all stand out in a crowd and are worth the extra $$$.
Cheers, George

Wow. Crazy cool store. The service is outstanding. The brands are really really great.
Yes it is expensive but if you are going to purchase something that is quality and have it for a long time it is a fair value. Must stop when anywhere close to Minneapolis or St Paul.

Awesome store. Fairly small, but the people there and merchandise are awesome. My first time there I had a good talk about selvedge denim and even bought my first pair of APC jeans that day. They value quality in this store. If I ever go back to the win cities best believe I’ll be stopping by there again, and I’d reccomend it over any of the boutiques I visited in Uptown.

With few exceptions, the Twin Cities is a sartorially inept place. This is North Face country, where sweatpants reign king and dad jeans are considered dressy. Fortunately, a small but growing number of Minnesotans are developing personal style and understanding fashion, proper fit, and quality clothing. These gains are largely thanks to Black Blue.
Black Blue carries brands not normally found in the Twin Cities. The store curates pieces by Gitman Vintage (which I would buy all of if I had unlimited funds), APC, S.N.S. Herning sweaters, and Baldwin Denim, amongst other brands. The pieces they carry are timeless designs with modern tailoring — you won’t find any billowing shirts with cheap fabrics here, nor the aforementioned dad jeans. The staff is impeccably dressed and generally helpful. Satchel in particular is an expert on selvedge denim, and he carefully helped me pick out my new Baldwin Henley jeans and Red Wing Iron Ranger boots.
Though the prices are steeper than most clothing stores in the Twin Cities, the design and quality of the clothes are worth the investment. Even as a poor college student, I had no qualms about the prices (reinforcing my belief that quality trumps quantity — this is my uniform). When a little more money rolls in, I’ll definitely be back to buy some Gitman oxfords.

After a third attempt to come to this store (from NYC here), I finally made it in. Mind you, I’d come during «open» hours and the lights were on, but the door was always locked. This time, the next door bakery guy came out and kindly let us know that the guy that works at Blackblue store was typically late opening the shop. Needless to say, we went into the bakery for a coffee while we waited to get in. About 3 others were also waiting to get in.
Once in, the clothes and accessories WERE great. Slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable. «Satchel» was the guy working. Need I say more?

Wow. By far best service ever. Started «pre-​shopping» for some jeans Tuesday night. Sales associate (who asked to address me by name), said «no worries, you don’t have to buy anything, lets play the jean game». Best believe ill be back for my birthday purchase in a few weeks– yes, service this good costs :-)

My one and only nice pair of jeans finally bit the dust, and I knew this was THE place to go for a replacement. Boy, was I right. Their selection of quality denim is the best in the cities. The owner and employees were all extremely helpful and friendly. I told them what I was looking for and what type of fit I was accustomed to, and within seconds I had a stack of jeans to try out. They offered great fit advice, and I ended up finding the perfect pair. If you’re new to designer/​heritage denim do NOT feel intimidated coming to this shop – everyone’s extremely nice and accommodating. I love this store.

I had planned to bring my friend from NYC by Black Blue after brunch this morning. We stopped by at noon and while the shop lights were on, the door was locked. I called and no one answered. We shopped at Primp for 10 mins and stopped back by but still the door was locked and there was no sign of life on the other side. I’m really disappointed that I didn’t get to share the shop with him– he could tell thru the window that the variety and brands offered inside were right up his alley. Sorry you missed out on that sale but try being open when your door and website indicate you’re supposed to be. I won’t be stopping back.

Amazing store! Great selection of clothes and great service. Not sure what I can say that has not already been said in the other reviews. Worth checking out and going back for more.

Man stuff! I know I’m a girl, but I really enjoy stores like this. Mantiques, let’s call them.
BlackBlue is the coolest place a guy can shop in St. Paul. It’s the kind of store you might call a haberdashery instead (like bartender vs. mixologist). And a gorgeous haberdashery it is, inside and out. They must have redecorated at one point, because some of the pictures posted here look very little like the store I was in present-​day.
The merchandise is made up of mainly American brands (some Minnesota brands and foreign designers too). I saw blankets and scarves from Faribault Woolen Mills and something woolen from Bemidji too. There’s also jeans, shoes, mittens, sweaters, flannels, hoodies, ties, belts, bags, scarves… pretty much everything I would want to play dress up with my fella. There’s just one of everything on the floor, so don’t be shy about asking to try on your size.
Much to my surprise, there is a small selection of women’s stuff too, including denim! It’s very small, mind you, but I stood in front of a beautiful striped sweater dress by a Danish knitwear brand for a few solid minutes ogling. I even took a picture of it in case I find $ 250 in my wallet tomorrow.
I chatted with the owner Steve and the second-​in-​command, Satchel, who are both very nice (and actually recognized me from the world wide web). I kinda eavesdropped as Satchel was helping another shopper with the jeans she was trying on and giving her some solid advice about breaking them in, washing, hemming, etc.
Yes, it’s pricey. However, I’d rather just make the initial investment at a place like this when my gentleman friend is the kind of guy who wears things until I physically have to put them in the garbage because they are unfit for the donation pile. At least if we bought something here, it would take much longer for it to fall a part… and he’d look manly chic until then.

This is where all the people who are too rich for J Crew shop. This store is amazing for casual mens clothing, shoes and accessories. It brings great mens style to the twin cities but my husband was too afraid to even touch anything in this store. We like our designer duds but $ 125 for a casual cotton button up shirt seems way out there. Nonetheless, I appreciate this store for what it is and the layout, selection and vibe is really fantastic. Now hubby just needs a raise…

I’ve been hearing positive things about this place for quite some time, so I decided to get up and check it out. Well, I must say I was heavily impressed with their fashion selection — shirts, sweaters, hoodies, jeans, shoes, everything! Not only is their merchandise great, but the staff is great, too. They’re very knowledgable and are more than welcomed to help you with any questions you might have. The store itself is artsy and classy, and it makes you feel welcomed. Its vibrant atmosphere makes you want to stay a little longer and look at all the unique clothing they have on display.
Gentlemen, I guarantee you won’t find any mens clothing store in the Twin Cities like BlackBlue.

After hearing about BlackBlue from a friend I decided to check it out. As a really nice men’s boutique, it’s a surprise that it’s not located somewhere with more foot traffic – namely, Grand Avenue.
The selection of apparel, attention to detail, and care the store gives to its patrons was at a level I have not found at other stores in the Twin Cities. Prices ranged anywhere moderate to semi-​expensive. I was only looking for shirts. I found a nice button down, short sleeve for $ 48, while other shirts were as much at $ 130.
As a retailer of Tretorn shoes, I inquired as whether or not they were able to sell shoes currently not on display. He gave me his card and told me I could email him the model and size I wanted and he would check with his rep to get me what I wanted. Great service and selection at a store I know I will be frequenting again and again.

It seems like finding good guys clothes is always a challenge.
Especially if you’re not into the chain-​store kind of stuff.
BlackBlue definitely is not a chain-​store.
A small shop located at the intersection of Dale and Selby in St. Paul, BlackBlue has some of the best shirts, pants and jackets for men in Minnesota. The look can best be defined as urban-​relaxed, featuring a well curated selection of cowboy shirts from Pendelton, flannel shirts from Hyden Yoo, jeans from APC, shoes from Red Wing Boots and pants and jackets from Shades of Greece.
The selection is small — they get one of each size of each piece they get in the store — but that is part of the magic of BlackBlue; if you buy something here, it’s sure to be unique here in the Twin Cities.
Service is great and I’ve never walked away without buying something. This isn’t a pretentious men’s store, nor a high-​end boutique. It’s a cool shop with some great men’s clothes at reasonable prices.

I almost don’t want to write this review so I can keep this place a secret but my better judgement tells me that I need to get the word out because this is the type of store that deserves to thrive.
I went in last weekend with the sole intention of finding a pair of jeans. The owner was extremely helpful. I tried on a pair of raw APC’s which I thought fit, but the owner let me know that I needed to go down a size because they are going to stretch overtime. He didn’t have the size I needed but he had a pair on the way and he took my info to let me know when they got there.
But beyond jeans, everything else is great. Lots of original penguin sweaters and shirts. They don’t have much women’s stuff, mostly just a couple pairs of shoes and some uni-​sex shirts, but it’s a men’s store so what do you expect. Lots of local MN stuff too.
Overall, it’s a great store with a great owner. I know I’ll be back.

I love this store!!!
They have the coolest selection of men’s clothes that you won’t find anywhere else.
Upon walking in, the store is definitely cool and has a minimalist look, but don’t let that fool you, there is lots to choose from.
It’s not just for men, they have women’s shoes as well as bags and clothes that can go either way. Definitely worth a visit ladies!
Highly recommended.

BlackBlue is fantastic little boutique minimally filled with stylish clothing for men who like their attire to be understated, timeless, and comfortable.
We lingered in this store twice as long as I expected to (especially for a shopping-​hater like my boyfriend) due to the really interesting selection and the suuuuuuuuuuper friendly sales person. Whoever she is, she’s awesome and I am glad to hear that she has recently moved to the neighborhood so that I might run into her more often.
If my boyfriend wasn’t so (delightfully) lanky, BlackBlue would get every dime of his wardrobe budget dollars. Although, everything he tried on was clearly meant for someone shorter and stouter than he. I know he’ll be back to browse regularly.

I am so over the moon happy with Black Blue, and the folks I met there today, and the Yoo* «sweatshirt» I purchased.
To say that I was stalking this place is an understatement. You know how I am (cheeky monkey anybody). But I knew this was going to be special, so I didn’t obsess too much. Caveat: Two nights ago I slipped a note under the door asking them to call or email me when they open, and they did.
Ok. I will let you off the tenter hooks and tell you now that this is a Men’s Boutique.
Let me rephrase that. This is a boutique the likes of which you will find in New York or San Francisco.
Bare bulbs hang from the ceiling, tennis rackets cross themselves restfully on the wall, and an old wood ironing board sits open next to a pair of long ski’s. In the center is a wood table with sweaters, and one entire wall is a cool display of shoes (Generic Surplus now, Tretorn soon).
And the best part? There isn’t a single bird or tree embroidered on any of the shirts! Can you imagine that? I knew there wouldn’t be, just from driving and walking by and pressing my face to the glass (sorry about the smudge marks) at two in the morning…
I don’t want to give it all away, but you have to go and check it out.
*what, you don’t know the designer Hyden Yoo? Me either. That is the beauty of Black Blue. You don’t know them now, but you certainly may in the future!