Noir Leather

What can I say, Noir Leather & Keith have been a fixture in Royal Oak since the 80’s, and have been shopping there when in R.O. Since then, leave the kiddies home though, Everyone that works /​plays here is knowledgeable in all aspects of Punk, Leather, Lace & BDSM… With all the great events coming up in Detroit, Noir IS the go to place for that hot outfit & «accessories» !! I always see the staff out and about at events and they’re very cool & great people !!! Thanks Keith for the AB & E passes a couple years ago too, a day my teenager won’t soon forget !!! A++++ I love that it’s situated right next door to Gusoline Alley too, shopping & Cocktails, it’s a win win !!!

The place for fetish items and toys, but only if you don’t mind paying a hefty price. I like this store and it does offer some level of customer service, but yikes, the prices on clothes and toys are too much. My girl and I went in here recently for some «items» and liked what we saw but were turned off by the prices. Yes, there’s a lot of nice stuff, especially if you’re looking for costumes/​lingerie, but they get you where it counts– the wallet. She wanted a corset, something you can’t get elsewhere and we walked away disappointed and empty handed, sadly. The quality was good and she saw some clothing she loved, but we didn’t want to party with that amount of cash. You can easily drop close to $ 1,000 in this shop in one afternoon if you aren’t paying attention. I am not the type to just throw caution to the wind for something like that. Nice and naughty, but much too for what is in stock. Some of the merchandise if really high quality and some is plain raunchy. Use your own discretion.

I love this place! Not many of its kind here in Michigan and recently moving back to Michigan from Chicago I miss the specialty stores. These are the stores in which I thrive. I can find anything from a nice leather jacket for the Winter to a costume for year round events. I honestly wish I could give this place more stars, but some of the employees make it awkward for me to be in there, in the sense that maybe it looks like I shouldn’t be shopping in a store that sells adult pieces… I mean I don’t know, guess stores like these should only be reserved for those with facial piercings? However I can’t seem to stay away.

A cornerstone I’ve been to Noir Leather many a time and the staff and selection have always been great. I’m rather shocked that they don’t have a better review already!

I’ve come to this location a couple of times and have been really looking forward to a treasure trove if kinky goodies. Yes, they certainly are there– high-​end marvels for my dream dungeon! Very much luxury items. I bought a toy for twenty bucks, though, just to scratch my itch, and, like a neophyte, didn’t demand that they check the batteries before I bought it. My mistake, but it was such a let down when I got home and, as a long-​standing establishment, I get the feeling that the could have known to check. The staff is usually aloof and sometimes even standoffish, but maybe they’re just having bad days. Sadly, the clothing selection is limited, as well. So, I still check in whenever I’m in the area, but my expectations are somewhat tempered.

Customer service was excellent. Staff were very friendly and VERY knowledgeable of products. Product assortment was very extensive. They have everything for the novice to the expert. Looking forward to my next shopping trip!

Unprofessional employees. We arrived at 6 pm on a Sunday. They close at 7pm. I guess the lady there had a stick up her ass, and felt like leaving early. We knocked, and she came to the door.
Employee: «We are closed»
US:“It is six“
Employee: «We close at six»
US: *point to the sign on the door* «You close at 7»
Employee: «Look, unless you really need a ball stretcher or something, I can’t help you»
US: «Oookaaaay…» *we leave*
No point. Just totally unprofessional. If she had to go, she could have said something. If she new early in the day she could have put a piece of paper over the sign. Either way, I wish people like her did not make it so easy to give counter culture people a bad name.

Two raunchy store reviews back to back? What can I say, let the fun begin!
After totally being disappointed in fun & fantasy and all the lovers lane being closed down I decided to come here for a little bit of bachelorette fun! Not gonna lie, I was in fact a bit freaked out by all the alternative clothing but if you’re into that kinda stuff this store must be on favs list because they had a ton of it! They have racks of fishnets, thigh highs, shoes and other goodies up front but the real fun is in the back of the store!
Upon walking in I literally ran into a big bowl ‘o dicks and dropped about five dildos on the floor and I went to grab them and the lady behind the counter asked if they were all for me hahahahaha just my luck! At this point I was embarrassed as hell but gently put the weenies back in their bowl and began to browse…
Half of the stuff in there I’ve seen– never in person– so I was like jumping for joy on finding this little gem! They literally have something for every kink and fetish under the sun! Into electric play? They have it! Want a dildo the size of my leg? They have it! Want to be in a straightjacket or leather face mask? They have it! Into sounding/​urethral play? They have that too! GUYS THEY HAVE IT ALL!!!
Overall, pricy but fun to shop around, large variety of sizes/​brands/​toys/​kinks, and what looks like high quality items :)
Bonus story: there was a couple in there and the guy had her bend over and lift her shirt as he whipped her with various whips to see which she liked the best. Hahaha :)

Been coming in here off and on since the original location, so my rating might be inflated by nostalgia. But so what? They’ve earned it. I also give Noir extra credit for sponsoring so many events in the area. As for the sometimes inattentive employees, it doesn’t bother me at all. When picking out a ball gag, I prefer to be left alone until I require help.

A Royal Oak Instution …
Stopped in to pick up a couple of final pieces for my outfit I am putting together for the Theatre Bizarre party next weekend
I was helped by Shadow who was great, found what I was looking for and made a couple of helpful suggestions. I also found out he is performing at the party as a fire breather. Very cool.
I might have done a little more shopping, great selection of everything from tame to hardcore, but the shop is very crowed and not much room to shop.
Prices were middle of the road for what I needed.

Noir Leather is THE place to go for all of your fetish and fantasy needs. The staff is very knowledgable and eager to please, not to mention easy on the eyes. I’ll never go anywhere else!

3.46 stars. Just so barely rounding up to 4.
Noir is an establishment that draws us to the Royal Oak area. It is an awesome place. A well balanced mixture of edgy clothes/​lingerie boutique, sex shop, proper-​naughty-​restraint-​source and other «alternative» offerings, the place is so much fun to browse through and explore. You may find yourself also exploring new parts of your own feelings and desires. All this said, we have received quite poor customer service here at times. This was, however, vastly improved with an incredible experience from a dude named James on a recent purchase, who spent probably an hour talking through different things with the four of us and helped make things work. Props to you, James.
They sell some pretty serious restraints here, more «extreme» than you’ll find in Lover’s Lane or places like that. They used to do a lot of their leatherworking onsite, but this has decreased in recent times.
Prices are on the high side. But, a lot of the stuff is near-​impossible to find anywhere else. Some of the shoes are really gorgeous and awesome and bamfy, and some of the dresses/​clothes/​corsets are seriously stunning. Most of it is very high-​quality as well.
So here we have a very high-​end boutique with good stuff, refreshingly unusual, and up-​and-​down customer service. Certainly a place worth visiting.

Noir leather has the all time best customer service I recommend this to anybody looking for fun or just to explore its fab!!!

I’ve come to realize your experience with Noir completely depends on what you are looking for and who is working that day.
The first time I stopped in I didn’t really know what the store was, from the window it seemed like they had a lot of gothy and fetish themed clothing though and I was quite intrigued. They do tend to be pretty pricey on their items but they brands they carry tend to be kind of expensive as is and as an independent business I don’t think they have much of a choice on their pricing.
The clothes racks are kind of overwhelming in the front part of the store and their selection on them isn’t the best, though they do have some fun things. They also have an array of jewelry, hair dye, wigs, stockings and shoes. If you are looking for something specific this might not be the place, if you are just browsing for something vague and fun this shop is for you.
The adult section of the store is quite interesting as well. Again, a bit cramped but there are unique things scattered around. Lots of toys for fun bedroom times.
When I first went there was a lively blond lady who seemed happy I was there. She was very social and happy to answer questions but at the same time wasn’t overly friendly. Another time I went there was a stand off-​ish male who made it seem like I bothering him. The third time I went there was a different girl who was quiet and kept to herself but was happy to help when I asked a question. Service seems to totally depend on who you get.
Overall I’d say stop in if you’re looking for fun dress up items, gothy accessories, or some sexy times toys. However, if you are looking for something specific this may not be the right place for you. Worth a pop in if you are in the area, definitely an interesting place.

I thought Noir Leather was the cutting edge store to shop at for goth, punk and club wear and it was… 20 years ago. Now the same old stuff is stale, dusty, overpriced (when you can find a price tag or sales clerk to help). Vinyl, PVC, fetish gear for beginners and a sex room in back that’s embarrassing. The amount they charge for being so behind in fashion is ridiculous. The selection is small, sizes run small, they are elitists about being cool and edgy but don’t seem to realize that scene is old and they are outdated. You can buy better stuff on line at better prices that probably hasn’t been sitting on a shelf for years. The staff is allowed to wear anything in the store, whether for a shift or a fashion/​fetish show but remember vinyl makes you sweat so wash anything you buy from here because they don’t.

Yet again, I walked in here only to be treated like I was putting the people who work here out. The selection is okay but, in my experience, the people who work here are not helpful which is a shame when you are trying to buy stuff that you are buying at Noir.

I bought my Dirty Show tickets here. I haven’t been here in forever. Really expensive… I saw some things for a lot more here than at other stores… The racks are kind of cramped, it’s hard to walk around them. Awesome shoes. Thankfully the few things I tried on didn’t fit right, because each shirt cost about $ 60/70…And there wasnt even much to them! A decent selection of corsets. The girls working were nice, I see other reviewers slam the service… I must have gone on a good day!

I’ve had many different experiences at the shop with the staff: sometimes they’re extremely helpful and comfortable to talk with, and others they barely acknowledge you. Sometimes the cat is the friendliest thing in the building. (She’s a little sweetheart and has passed away. RIP) I’ve been ignored by the staff more often than I’ve been helped. Other than that, the store is very interesting and unique. It’s a bit cramped, but the busy-​ness adds to the experience. Prices are pretty high, but most stores that carry wares of the sort are similar in price.
All in all, Noir Leather is a great place to shop at. I highly recommend visiting. ³⁄₅
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I recently stopped in again and met James, one of the employees, recently. He assisted my two friends and myself for a very long time. They were looking to buy some things from ‘the back’ and he was super casual, funny, and informative the whole time. He must’ve taken out at least 20 packages and given his opinion, customer’s feedback, and just general info about all of the merchandise. The dedication, man. James is a great salesman.
I’ve never been too happy with the service there until now, but this guy is jawesome. 4/​5, man. Keep it up!

Things I LOVE about this place:
— cool stuff to look at. from super high heel shoes to nippies.
— a decent selection of sexxxy stuff. i really don’t care about the quality when it comes to lingerie. i just kinda wear it once so i really doesnt bother me.
— they cater to everyone and every preference without judgement.
— they have a little bit of everything (sorry i have to keep this pg so it’s up to your interpretation when i say everything)
— their friendly chubby black cat.
I got 2 wigs from them for the wig out event recently. and the sales people were very helpful and very patient with us trying on different wigs.

This place is way overrated. Overpriced, super cramped, and the staff walks around like they’re the cat’s balls.
Pretty much everything they offer can be found in greater variety and for better prices elsewhere.
Looking for fetishwear and gear? Go online.
Looking for toys? Go online, to Lover’s Lane or pretty much any other adult shop in the metro area.
Looking for cool rockabilly/​alternative clothes? Go to the Salvation Army up the block, or check out Etsy.
All of these will give you a world more options for cheaper than the expensive crap offered at Noir.
My friend and I browsed in here for about 20 minutes, and not once did any of the 3 staff members even make eye contact, much less greet us or offer help. And considering this place is about the size of a walk in closet, they were REALLY going out of their way to ignore us. Don’t know what that was all about.
This place is where teens who love Hot Topic will shop after they turn 18. More power to them, but to me, it costs too much to look that cheap.

Noir leather has been an establishment in Royal Oak for as long as I can remember! When my friend was looking for a Nose ring I thought if any place in Royal Oak was going to have it, Noir Leather would and they didn’t disappoint!
Of course, we had to look for 5 minutes or so before we could find them, and the staff seemed to be hidden away in a back room giving us run of the store and not really bothering to want to help us.
The store itself seems a bit cramped, and walking anywhere means walking into something. But overall the staff was helpful and friendly as soon as they did appear.
The selection was something you have to see to believe, at least for someone such as myself. I don’t know how many times I’ve been in to Noir throughout my life, but I was quite impressed.
If you need to stop in and you think Noir leather will have it, chances are they will