Kools Clothing Store

This is one of my new favorite shops. All my life I’ve gone to Little Tokyo but never bothered to check this shop out until last Friday. The vibe is definitely happening because walking in the store plays some nice oldies, the displays and decorations make the store stand out, and the one cashier is very friendly. I had bought a leather wallet like one from pulp fiction and a iron on dice patch. The store itself sells pomades, unique t shirts and work shirts, dresses, blouses, and etc… My first time was my best time and I definitely plan to return again.

for any grease monkey this is an alright place to be especially if you got sick of redzone and all those other shops *cough montebello mall pin up store, cough* that tear your wallet right off ya damn chain! the pricing is pretty up there but all their stuff is original and damn right legit!!! the dolls who work the shop sometimes are to die for, and im assuming the cat that owns the shop is a true blue rockabilly hooligan so big ups for that! definitely my go to place whenever im in the area!

What can I say that hasn’t been said already its a great shop with tons of elusive merchandize. It was a great experience the owner was very kind polite and courtesy I will definitely be going back. My girlfriend loved her glasses and the pomade and comb I purchased were at a great price

Great little store with that unique Japanese flair for blending Americana into Japanese culture. Great music too!

So glad I happened to walk by this shop and stop in. Loved almost everything in it but showed restraint and just bought one cute tee. They have a great selection with decent prices. Very cool rockabilly thing going on — if I lived closer, I’d be there all the time!

Owner or worker around 9pm on 8÷15÷15 was completely rude and unprofessional. I walked into the store because it looked like a really cool place.
Saw a piece of clothing that I thought a friend of mine would really like, so I took a picture of it. The worker then yelled at me and said «could you fuckin ask?» At first I thought it was a joke, but then he continued yelling and rambling on about how I should have asked before I took a picture.
If he had simply said, «Excuse me, no pictures allowed,» I would have been completely fine with it. But, the fact that he was so rude about it really took me for surprise.
And finally, the kicker. While he was yelling at me, he was DRINKING a tall can of Sapparo. He was obviously intoxicated and belligerent. What kind of establishment is this?! Unbelievable!

Super cute store! I saw many things I wanted to buy, but what got me in the store was this purse in the window (I posted a photo to the library, it’s a lemon purse!). I asked the price and the girls were very cute, friendly, and helpful but the price was a bit high. I walked around an hour or two and ended up going back because I realized I just wouldn’t find it anywhere else (just like many things in their store) and I just had to have it. I will definitely be coming back! :)

Rat Fink /​Detroit /​Little Tokyo mash up — great car culture T’s. Nicely curated collection.

This is definitely the coolest store in the Japanese Village, at least in my opinion. It’s rather refreshing to see a rebel store like this in the midst of Sanrio and other cutesy, knick knack stores. The store looks more like it belongs on Melrose Avenue. It has a rockabilly theme with a bit of Japanese pop culture mixed in. There are lots of cool clothes, accessories, and pomades. It even carries some rock t-​shirts in kids size. I ended up buying one of its shirts for my two year old.

I always go to Kools for my rockabilly/​rocker garb! The tunes blasting are never a let-​down and the crew is always friendly and excited to see you walk in. They might not remember my name, but they certainly remember my face and always ask how I’ve been since my last time walking in. There is an awesome selection for both guys & gals with prices being fair on almost everything.

I love this storrrre!!! Definitely my kind of stuff. Cute rockabilly shet. Retro AF ! Got my new shades & nerd glasses yayyyyeeeeee & the cute Asian girls with their pin up big hair steeze is so gahhhhhdamn adorable I lahhhhv.

I guess it’s more trendy to spell the word «cool» with the letter k, rather than it’s original intention. Old school K-​Pop band Cool (Kul:), with tons of hits starting in the mid 90’s, would sometimes use an alternate version. Back in the days when I used to smoke cigarettes, I would often purchase a pack of Kool menthol and pretend that it was the IN thing to do.
As of late, the only Kools that I would even consider in my life would be this shop at the Japanese Village Plaza. If you blink while strolling thru this shopping center, you’re gonna totally miss it, like I’ve done for the last few years. During, my last visit, I happened to notice it while nonchalantly munching on a imagawayaki and staring out into nowhere.
It’s a vintage clothing and accessory store that caters to that rock slash punk look. The venue is small enough to get lost, but not big enough to waste time. The item that caught my eye was their custom t-​shirts.
Not really my style, but I can imagine a few of my friends sporting that look very well. Made me want to shave my head and get inked, on a very off day of course. In conjunction with the store, the workers are very chill and hip. They’ll bother you when you ask and will leave you alone if you’re browsing. It’s not a normal store that you would picture at a mall like this. Either way, whether it’s for shits and giggles or if you’re looking for that one killer outfit, Kools is the way to go.

I love their clothing selections!!! Bought so many dresses there! It’s more of a Melrose type of store and carries a lot of unique items.
Their originality of clothing selections and accessories are awesome.
When it comes to clothes, you have to understand that price is based on what you’re buying for. If you know the clothes will look good on you, you gotta pay certain price for it.
Employees are very friendly and helps you out a lot.

I love this store. This store has great style and offers both men and women clothing along with accessories such as purses, wallets, sunglasses, earrings, etc. I always find the most cutest, classy type dresses that are good for any occasion whether it’s an every day casual dress or a dress that I need for a special occasion. They even have their own original Kool’s store brand T-​shirts and Queen Bee line for the ladies that is sold here in the US as well as in Japan. The staff is very friendly and always willing to help you. The prices are fair. I highly recommend this store due to its trendy styles fit for any walks of life. This is the best store in LA!

I’m always here love this place!

Yankiiiiii!!!
But I mean that in the best way. I stopped by here today for the first time after checking out their stuff at the Mooneyes Christmas party this December, but I didn’t buy anything then because they didn’t have any shirts in my size. Oh well, I thought I would stop by the actual store to see if I can spend some cash.
I came to Little Tokyo and their store is tiny, but they have lots of cool stuff. There were several T shirts there that I wanted, and even a few work shirts that I LOVED all at a reasonable price.
But I left without buying anything. Why? you ask?
Because I wear a 2XL and they have NOTHING in there bigger than a 1XL. I left sad. Yes, I’m a big boy, and I can fit in to SOME 1XL things but I like to err on the side of caution and get 2XL because I KNOW it will fit. However, they had NONE. :sadface:
Kools, I love lots of your stuff, and I want to buy it. Just get some fat guy sized in there too and I’ll gladly come back!

I’m in love this place. So hard.
I’m totally into the rockabilly, nautical thing. Gosh, this store restocks like crazy, too.
They never stock the same thing, though! I’m addicted to their jewelry. I don’t think I’ve ever left the store without a cool new pendant or necklace.
The clothing is super fashionable, but also pretty pricey.
I’ll stick to their accessories for now, but my wallet’s hurting from my burninglove for Kools Clothing Store. :)

The «Japanese Rockabilly» store, as my friend calls it. I love the clothes and jewelry here! They always have cheap earrings here which I wish I could buy but my ears aren’t pierced. Oh well. Maybe one day. Cute mix of vintage and Japanese Kawaii style. If you’re in the area, give it a try.

Isn’t it ironic that this place is called Kools?
In a *I’m a blond, valley-​type of girl* moment, I’m saying, «is this like, ya know, like, as in the word, COOL, place, to like, shop?»
The «cool» consignment store is nice and the staff are friendly, but I’m not a fan. For little usage of hand me down stuff, I like what they carry in a rock, edgy, and trendy type of style. However, prices like that… not in a million years will I buy anything here if I can get better finds elsewhere in LA. Much more, Hollywood has better freakish-​looking apparel. Yeah, I like to wear cool clothes but not something that’s too pricey for someone who already has worn it.
Will I favor to come back? Maybe if I they budge to bring the prices a little lower.

Most people go to Little Tokyo for the food BUT…
There are also a few really cool clothing shops here AND…
Cools is the coolest!
Every time I walk in, I find great stuff. It’s usually not something I was looking for but something I just saw and had to have.
It’s my ‘go to” shop for for Felon or Lucky 13 apparel but I’ve picked up many other things from designers I first heard of in this shop.
Relaxed and friendly staff. Even if I’m not buyin’ anything, I’ll stop in here just to say hey. It’s that kinda place.