John Varvatos

They pulled a bait and switch on my girlfriend. She chose a pair of shoes for me – they packed them up – and when I opened them they were obviously a worn pair that had been returned. This is a seriously deceptive move. And ridiculously stupid. Like I wouldn’t notice creased leather and scuffed heels on a $ 700 pair of shoes? I will NEVER go back to this location.

Purchased a bracelet from here the day prior NYE. Prior going into the store my friends and myself were in the chrome hearts store can’t say much for the people working in that particular store. However the staff at John Varvatos was extremely pleasant & engaging. Wonderful dispositions, unlike the chrome hearts store across the way.
Wonderful merchandise and staff!

I had a good time there but I knew what I wanted so it was a pretty easy transaction. I wouldn’t say the salespeople are overly helpful but the guy I dealt with was super nice and helped me as soon as I needed it. The overall vibe of the store was friendly without being pushy which I loved. I looked like a slob in a KISS shirt and shorts but didn’t feel looked down upon especially after I bought a $ 1350 jacket they were a smidge nicer!

If you want to be the best looking guy at the party, this is where you need to shop (or, if you’re lucky, have some special girl shop for you). Varvatos is the king of cool. If Steve McQueen was around today, this would be his brand.
These clothes are legit panty-​droppers. (Trust me.) Most clothes come in solids or conservative patterns, which is not to say it’s conservative. It’s hip as F&%k but still timelessly cool.
Suits will cost you a pretty penny as will most items. Dress shirts hang out at about $ 300 but you’ll never look better or feel more sharp and the ladies (or gents) will know you’re not playing around when it comes to style.
He’s obviously inspired by rock icons and brought a hip musical sensibility with him when he entered the fashion game. The Robertson store is evidence of this – cool artwork on the walls, mostly concert shots from legendary photographers (for sale) and they also sell a handful of rock books as well.
The staff is awesome and helpful. They’ll give you water if you’re thirsty (flat or sparkling) because they know you’re about to drop serious cash and that can occasionally cause dry-​mouth, hyperventilating and very rarely death. Take the water. It will soften the blow when you get the bill.
They sell everything from suits, ties and dress shirts to casual (still upscale) clothes and even have a partner line with Converse for the younger-​skewing: John Varvatos Star USA. They sell accessories to go with everything as well.
I’ve had things shipped to NYC for special occasions that were being celebrated over there (when I didn’t feel like packing giant {but beautifully wrapped} gift boxes) and they’ll custom tailor as well. This store is top notch.
Parking is free and easy because they have their own little parking lot. So you have that going for you. Which is nice.

Always nice to shop here when John donates 25% of purchase to UCLA Stuart House (Benefits children who have been raped). He is a Godsend and his staff take the time with customers. Marcus and William are sincere, have a great fashion sense and will refer to tailor for perfect fit.

This is specific to one of the sales reps — Scott.
There were two items I initially found on the website which were unavailable re the size.
I live closer to the OC location, so I called the local JV store at SC Plaza — a quick look-​up of the item concluded that there was no existing inventory in their store. Call lasted 10 minutes — the majority of that call was me having the repeat the style # because admittedly, the sales rep was not accustomed to using regularly. No problem.
Before I decided to call it off — I went ahead and tried to only other JV location — in Melrose. That’s when I spoke with Scott.
I was expecting similar experience, at best they would have the item (s); but to my surprise and beyond expectation, Scott, after nothing that his store too was sold out of the item (s); he would be happy to take down my # and call me if he were to find any other success in other JV locations.
Within 10 minutes, Scott promptly returned my call — found the items and appropriate sizes in the Las Vegas location — and coordinated to have it shipped directly to my address.
Solid work Scott — kudos.

Pros: JV has great fashion for men. This is a solid brand with great options.
Cons: Attitude from sales reps. They aren’t nice until I bought something. Spare me, you work in a shop!

One of my materialistic ‘only in LA’ posts:
Any guy who wears John Varvatos will automatically be a 6+ on that ridiculous 1 – 10 scale due to his great taste.
Ask for William. He knows.

Gorgeous store but you’re walking into the lions den. They have the pushiest commissioned salespeople outside used car dealerships. Why wouldn’t everyone just buy from the Varvados store within store at bloomies. Often better prices (frequent sales/​promotions) and 1000x better experience.

OMG so snobby here. No thx. I would like to be made to feel welcome when I shop somewhere. You won’t get there here. Rolled eyes. Look the other way. Blah. No thx. I’ll buy elsewhere. Bye Felicia.

Came in here yesterday with two friends, and came across some snobby staff, we walked in and I clearly remember one of the sales associates made eye contact with me and she didn’t say a word nor did she smile. Neither did the rest of them. I work in customer service and I’m aware of how important it is to greet customers as they walk in or whenever you see them. You work in retail not fashion. Don’t let this «high end» bs get to your head. Show some manners!

Absolutely the best experience with my vest repair I could have experienced. Thank you to Brian Kaminski for continually keeping up with my repair needs and emails to ensure prompt and professional service.

I went here with my brother a few weeks ago to find him a new pair of shoes. He bought a blue-​grey pair of boat shoes and he’s very happy with his purchase, saying that the shoes are very comfortable. The store is expensive but it is high quality so thats kind of to be expected.
But my favorite part– The staff! Two guys were working and they were amazing. Super nice, friendly and helpful. I had my little dog with me and they were so nice about letting him walk around in the store and sniff stuff!

Kind of a snobby place for a first timer but make sure you look for Paul … He is very helpful and really nice … I will come back again for any gifting needs. This place is amazing though. Gotta hand it to them.

Any man who aspires to have utmost style and sophistication, must make a trip to John Varvatos — if for nothing more than inspiration.

I bought the limited edition converse high top camouflage from this location and Trent helped me. He was extremely helpful and nice on the phone. It was Christmas Eve and I called to see if they had the shoe, and Trent was polite. He gave me directions and said he would hold the shoes for me. Trent gave an exceptional customer service experience. Thank you! My boyfriend loved his present.

Staff are super friendly and accommodating. The two managers will bend over backwards to provide excellent customer service, and the clothes are fucking phenomenal. Designers usually cut for tall and slender, so athletic builds like mine usually get left behind. JV fits me off the rack. He doesn’t exclude men with shoulders, pecs and arm; and somehow manages to keep the fitted look.
It’s super expensive, which is the only down-​side, but if you’re on a cheaper budget, there are other brands that will suffice. Its also a very dangerous store to go to. Everything looks amazing, and every trip ends up costing! Last time is was in there $ 5K found its way onto my Amex… and I went in for one jacket. That said, the stuff is timeless and great quality.
No successful male living in LA should be without a couple JV items in his wardrobe. Do it.

I was looking for a suit for my upcoming wedding next month in Satna Monica, CA. My friend recommended that I wil check the Jhon Varvatos store. A quick check online and I found the JV store on Melrose. When I got in, I was welcome very genuienly and nicely by all the associates. Pam intorducted herself and offer to help me to found what I was looking for. She pulled the right perfect suit for me right off the rail. It was just perfect and nothing came near it. Shortly after, I came to pick up my suit after the tailoring was ready. Pam is a perfectionist. When the tailoring was not even, she noticed right away and insisted to fix it, so it will be fitted perfectly. After getting my suit, I shopped for more accessories and shirts. Pam read my style and knew what kind of clothes and accessories I would like. I was very happy with all of my purchuses and definate that JV is my to go store and brand from now on! The best customer service I ever got in a clothing store and in general, one of the best customer service experience.

Need I say more about John Varvatos, he makes great clothes and Great Shoes. I own three pairs of boots which are great shoes. The staff at this location are great, they treat everyone like a V.I.P., Paul who is the manager here is great.

John Varvatos is a label dancing on the cusp of eras in your life, as you undergo the somewhat shaky transformation between no-​socks-​wearing, jobless (no, poetry on your Ipad is not a job) hipster to the necktie-​donning young, professional, newly-​minted college graduate (after being a senior for five years) who still likes to wear a necktie on casual Friday, if only to be ironic.
In other words, John Varvatos (hereafter JV) is casual, to casual-​dressy. A blind date when it’s still daylight, a cream-​colored or heather gray suit that mingles with your Sperry Topsiders and only makes you look a little greasy in your convertible BMW as you eat on the patio at The Ivy or Urasawa.
You’re hot when you floss the Varvatos look, and you won’t have to break the bank (as much) when you do it.
Whether a young twenty or thirty-​something labelista, or a middle-​ager rediscovering shape-​cut suits that constitute the new paradigm of «with it», JV can fill your closet with everything you need, save gym clothes to sweat in, and a sherpa jacket to climb Mount Everest.
T-​shirty? Check.
Suits? Strong.
Women’s Things? Everything but diamond rings.
Pants? On the ground, on the shelf, you can grab them all by yo’self.
Shirts? Yes, and you’ll be helped by associates who aren’t flirts (unless you’re into that sort of thing).
Socks? Rocks.
Underwear? Under THERE — next to the ties.
JV’s got it all.
Don’t go to the mall. Hit the far west-​end of Melrose Avenue, my obscenely-​sexy ingénue. Parking’s on a private lot!
– and if you’ve got about a grand to expand your wardrobe (or even just $ 50 to pick up something on a whim), you’ll emerge from the cute little building with a trunk full of junk to show the world that «fierce» can be a V-​neck cashmere sweater, paired with tan slacks and a neat part in your hair.
Just like kindergarten on picture day. Except twenty years later, taller, and a lot more expensive.
Service is friendly. They need to be, because they’re nice to me.
(and I am SUCH a b**ch)