For the Edmonton man who’s got it all: Whyte Avenue shops
It’s getting down to holiday crunch time. If you’re considering a post-Hanukkah. last-minute Christmas or early New Year’s gift for that special guy in your life, this list can offer you a shred of hope. Focusing on Whyte Avenue from east to west, this list can lead you in the right direction to find that elusive gift for that hard-to-shop-for brother/dad/lover/uncle/neighbour/cousin-in-law-twice-removed.
Bang-On
10516 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A4You don’t know what to get your quirky male friend. You want something that’s “so him” but you’ve had no luck at all. What do you get the man that has everything? A personalized graphic tee, probably. Bang-On is Edmonton’s premier custom t-shirt retailer, and they can put pretty much anything on a t-shirt. Maybe you’ve been dying to put that baby photo of him to good use. Maybe you want his catch phrase printed on a fine cotton canvas. If you can type it or get a picture of it, Bang-On can get it on a t-shirt for you.
Warp 1 Comics & Games
9917 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z1There’s a little nerd in everyone, and what better way to celebrate that than to give the gift of “Nerdom” this holiday season. Warp 1 Comics & Games has an extensive collection of all things hobby shop – comics, action figures, trading cards, Pokémon, Game of Thrones and Star Wars – whatever you need to get your sci-fi/fantasy modules up and running. Warp 1 also hosts a variety of events and tournaments (like weekly Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokémon League tournies), which you could help your friend or brother get involved in should you also feel like giving the gift of community.
The Briefing Room
10151 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z5If you want your man to look and feel good from stem to stern, you might want to poke around The Briefing Room for some of the best underwear in the city. This is the only men’s underwear shop in Edmonton – think of it like Victoria’s Secret for men. You know that he’s burned through plenty of underwear over the year, and if you’re tired of the same old Fruit of the Loom bloomers, run down to The Briefing Room and seek the help and advice of men’s underwear professionals.
Blackbyrd Myoozik
10442 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A2If he wants vinyl, give him vinyl. Blackbyrd has basically every record you’d ever need if you’re looking to cut a mean rug or ponder the intricacies of music and philosophy. They’ve got you covered cross-genre and cross-era: folk, punk, pop, rock, alternative – from Hendrix and Bowie to Megadeth and Cage the Elephant. And, if you want to take your gifting one step further, Blackbyrd is a good place to pick up tickets to a music show ranging from local amateurs to fan favourites.
gravitypope
2-10442 82nd Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A2A local favourite since 1990, Gravity Pope can handle all your footwear needs. Men wear the living daylights out of their shoes, and you’re probably going to have to take them by the hand to get a new set to replace the old dogs they’re (probably) holding together with duct tape. Why not just cut out the middleman? Peruse Gravity Pope’s ample stock of fashionable, handcrafted, comfortable shoes from the top footwear brands and find him a new pair to replace those rotted Toms or cracked combat boots.
Divine Decadence
C-10760 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A8Ugly Sweater parties abound this holiday season, and do you know who packs the best stock? Divine Decadence. The name says it all. Gently-used clothing from across the decades are hanging out all under one roof. If he’s the kind of guy who likes wearing stories – you know, imagining how many cups of eggnog have been scrubbed out of this wool – then Decadence is your Mecca. If the guy you’re shopping for has a specific affinity for vintage and bringing back sweet trends “before they’re cool,” you’ll be able to find it here (at a bargain to boot!).
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