Select Shop

The select shops in Tokyo (some the size of a closet) sell anything: clothing (both new and used), accessories, furniture, light fixtures, electronics, stationary, food, anything. Unique and one of a kind items that the store buyer falls in love with and tries to sell.

Well, I walked into a select shop near my house today that was selling a Charlotte Russe shirt, and an H&M shirt for more than a James Perse, or a C&C California shirt! First of all, I was surprised at seeing Charlotte Russe in Japan, but besides that, the difference between the quality of these trendy American (or Swedish) fashion items is not huge, and yet when I saw the prices I thought, "only in Japan," or more specifically, "only in Tokyo."
A Charlotte Russe top and an H&M top both priced at roughly $100.
Very simple tops made out of very simple fabrics. The store definitely didn't have stock of these shirts, it was only one size, one color, one item.
I was shocked.
I think I made a noise, like a "I don't believe this," kinda "pshaw" noise, and the shop owner gave me a look, like "what's the big deal, guy's gotta make a living"/"your being rude" look.
So, I left.

What I like about these select shops though, is that they sell $600 Chloe sandals and $8 plastic bangles in the same store, or they'll hang a black Alexandre Herchcovitch dress next to some frilly over sized shirt made by one of the thousands of obscure Japanese labels. You'll find what you're looking for, especially if you don't know what that is.