If you are looking for men's clothing in Farmington Hills, the short answer is Label Legends at 28801 Orchard Lake Road, between 12 and 13 Mile. It is a 5,000 square foot showroom of designer menswear, most of it brand new with tags at up to 70% off retail, plus hand-selected luxury consignment. Open Monday through Saturday, noon to six.
That is the quick version. The longer version is worth a few minutes, because the store does not work like a mall department, and knowing how it works is the difference between a good visit and a great one.
What kind of store this actually is
Most men's clothing stores around Metro Detroit fall into one of three buckets. There are the full-price specialty shops, where the service is excellent and the price tags match. There are the department stores, where the selection is wide and the quality runs from very good to very forgettable. And there are thrift and resale shops, where the prices are low and the hunt is long.
Label Legends sits in a lane of its own. Most of the floor is brand new overstock from twenty independent menswear retailers across the USA. These are real stores, the kind with a tailor in the back, sending us mainline merchandise they over-ordered or had cancelled. It arrives the way it left the manufacturer, tags on. Alongside it hangs hand-selected luxury consignment from men who bought well and are done wearing it. If you want the full story on the difference, we wrote it up in Overstock or Consignment? What You Are Actually Looking At.
The result is a store where a Peter Millar quarter-zip with the tags still on hangs a few feet from a Zegna sport coat that was worn twice. Both cost a fraction of what they did the first time around.
What you will find on the racks
Menswear is the whole point here, and the floor covers nearly everything a well dressed man needs:
- Suits and sport coats, from business navy and charcoal to tweeds and seasonal patterns
- Dress shirts and pants and shorts
- Coats, including wool topcoats and insulated winter pieces
- Shoes, from dress oxfords to casual leather
- Sportswear, activewear and accessories
- Bags, briefcases and luggage
The labels that move through regularly include Hugo Boss, Burberry, Ermenegildo Zegna, Gucci, Peter Millar and Robert Graham. Sizes run Small through XXXL, which matters more than it sounds. A lot of designer menswear disappears from shelves above a 44 or an XL. Here the bigger sizes are part of the regular stock, not an afterthought.
There is also a smaller women's section with casual clothing and activewear, which is handy if you are shopping as a couple.
Why the inventory changes every week
New pieces land on the floor every day. That is not a slogan, it is how the supply works. Overstock arrives in shipments from twenty different retailers on twenty different schedules, and consignment comes in one closet at a time.
What that means for you: if you came in last month and did not find your size in a navy suit, come back. The regulars stop in weekly for exactly this reason. It also means the best time to buy something you like is the day you see it. Consignment in particular is one piece, one size, one time.
What to shop for, season by season
Michigan weather sets the shopping calendar more than any fashion week does. Here is roughly how the year plays out on the floor.
Late fall and winter. This is when the coat racks matter most. Wool topcoats for wearing over a suit, insulated pieces for actual snow, plus flannel trousers, heavier knits and leather shoes that can handle salt. If you are buying one winter coat, read A Michigan Winter Coat, Chosen Properly before you come in.
The holidays. Office parties, family dinners and New Year's Eve all call for a jacket. A navy blazer or a textured sport coat covers most of them. Our Sport Coat vs. Blazer guide explains which is which.
Spring. Wedding season starts early here. A lighter-weight suit in navy or mid-grey handles most dress codes, and spring is a good time to replace the dress shirts that did not survive the winter.
Summer. Golf and patio season. Polos, quarter-zips, lighter trousers and shorts from labels like Peter Millar move fast once the weather turns.
Whatever the season, if you are shopping for a specific event, give yourself a little lead time. A suit that needs the sleeves shortened and the trousers hemmed needs a week or so at your tailor.
Getting here from around Oakland and Wayne County
The showroom is on Orchard Lake Road between 12 and 13 Mile, a few minutes north of I-696, with parking right out front. For most of the western suburbs it is a short drive:
- From Novi and West Bloomfield, roughly ten to fifteen minutes
- From Livonia and Southfield, roughly fifteen minutes
- From Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, roughly twenty minutes
- From downtown Detroit, roughly thirty minutes depending on traffic
Plenty of customers drive in from farther than that, because the trip pays for itself on a single suit. Get directions and hours on our contact page.
How to make the most of a visit
A little planning goes a long way, especially if you are shopping for tailored clothing.
Wear what you will wear underneath. If you are shopping for a sport coat, come in a dress shirt. If it is a topcoat, wear the jacket you will put under it. Fit judged over a T-shirt is fit judged wrong.
Know your measurements, but trust the mirror. Sizing varies between Italian, American and British makers. A 40 in one label can fit like a 42 in another. Try the size above and below.
Look at the shoulders first. A tailor can shorten sleeves, take in a waist and hem trousers. Shoulders cannot be fixed at any price. If the shoulders fit, the rest is usually workable.
Give yourself time. Five thousand square feet is a lot of racks. Most people who find something great found it because they kept looking past the first aisle.
No appointment needed. Walk in any time Monday through Saturday, noon to six.
Shopping before you drive over
If you want a preview, thousands of pieces are listed in our eBay store, and the Shop Online page explains how it works. The New Items page shows recent arrivals. Just remember the showroom floor holds more than any online listing can, and it changes daily.
Thinking about consigning instead?
If your closet is full of good clothes you no longer wear, the same showroom that sells to shoppers can sell for you. One phone call with Russ or Steven at (248) 591-4554 gets you the terms. Our consignment page and the article Thinking About Consigning? Here Is How It Works cover the details.
Come see the racks for yourself. Label Legends, 28801 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, between 12 and 13 Mile. Monday through Saturday, noon to six.
Common Questions
Where can I buy men's clothing in Farmington Hills, MI?
Label Legends at 28801 Orchard Lake Road, between 12 and 13 Mile, carries designer menswear in a 5,000 square foot showroom. Most of it is brand new with tags at up to 70% off retail, plus hand-selected luxury consignment.
What sizes does Label Legends carry?
Men's sizes run Small through XXXL, including larger suit and coat sizes that many designer stores stop carrying.
Do I need an appointment to shop?
No. Walk in any time Monday through Saturday, noon to six. Closed Sunday.
Is everything at Label Legends used?
No. Most of the floor is brand new overstock from 20 independent menswear retailers across the USA, tags still attached. The rest is hand-selected luxury consignment.
Can I shop Label Legends online?
Yes. Thousands of pieces are listed in the Label Legends eBay store, and the showroom floor in Farmington Hills changes daily.