The Best Menswear Stores In San Francisco

As a guy in San Francisco, it may be frustrating to wander the streets and see store after store dedicated primarily to women’s clothing. Never fear – we have curated a selection of the best San Francisco shops dedicated to providing quality men’s clothing, from brands with a purposeful lifestyle in mind to some of the most select vintage apparel. Get shopping.

1. Benny Gold

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Benny Gold is a local independent streetwear brand, producing cutting-edge style inspired by San Francisco and youth culture. The brand is stocked in stores around the world, but its flagship boutique is located right here in the Mission district of San Francisco. The brand has grown over the past decade to become one of the most popular streetwear labels around, proudly emphasizing ‘the importance of staying true to your passions, growing up without growing old, and a DIY work ethic.’ The Benny Gold collection features shirts, bottoms, outerwear, hats, bags, socks, and accessories. Come explore the shop, and perhaps walk away with some free stickers even if you don’t end up purchasing anything.

2. Black Scale

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Black Scale is an edgy menswear brand with an emphasis on concepts like religion, government, and death. The company proudly ‘challenges the consumer to question the ideals of everyday society and to decipher the world objectively, disregarding the view of the status quo.’ Black Scale has brick-and-mortar stores in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Shanghai. The company is also known for collaborating with a variety of popular brands, including Diamond Supply Co., Android Homme, Hall of Fame, Frank151, DTA, High Point, Hall of Fame, and G-Shock. Come out to the Haight district location to browse through the selection.

3. Upper Playground

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Founded by Matt Revelli in 1998, Upper Playground is an independent lifestyle brand promoting progressive, creative lifestyles. Over time it has expanded to open locations in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley, plus Berkeley and Portland, selling a collection of men’s apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, outerwear, hats, and accessories. The store also sells sells books, DVDs, artwork, and housewares, collaborating with artists and illustrators from around the world to create its products. The company has also established partner art galleries, such as the Fifty24SF Gallery.

5. FAZE Apparel

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FAZE Apparel, which stands for Fearless And Zealous Everyday, is a brand geared toward ‘people that are willing to define their own path and pursue their passions.’ Located in the Mission district, you can find a wide range of apparel here including button-ups, t-shirts, hats, beanies, outerwear, accessories, phone cases, and mugs. Visitors rave about the excellent customer service, with a staff that will go out of its way to help you out whether you have an issue with a return or you need advice on which piece to purchase.

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