Oi Polloi70 Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LG

Oi Polloi is a prestigious and widely known menswear retail store, yet it manages to remain a relatively hidden gem within the back waters of the northern quarter.

Nestled in between the vintage store Rags to Bitches and the night spot Centro. Oi Polloi offers a mix of contemporary brands to satisfy the average style conscious mancunian man, such as Fred Perry and Henry Lloyd. Yet it also manages to cater for the individual with brands such as Belstaff, Fjall Raven and graduate work by Aitor Throup.

Described as having a “bohemian, folky, hooligan” store atmosphere by the owner Nigel Lawson, Oi Polloi is an inviting and understated retail space with the feel of a gentlemen’s smoking room. And with laid back yet attentive staff, it manages to create a chilled mood which inevitably leads to empty wallets and maxed out cards.

In terms of prices for your basic Ts and polos you are looking to pay anything from £20 upwards there is also a wide range of outer wear and accessories available to, however you are paying for uniqueness and quality.

Oi Polloi is a store that manages to retain its charm and loyal customers through knowing what they want as appose to telling them, making the overall shopping experience educational and enjoyable.

Just some of the brands stocked:

• Andersons
• Aertex
• AM Eyewear
• Clae
• Clarks
• Cutler and Gross
• Devold
• Edwin
• Falke
• Filson
• Gordini
• Nudie Jeans Co
• Oi Polloi