Theoretically, I like Kamakura Vintage Ivy shirts a lot. Details, material, price and the fact they are influenced by someone who is the real deal.

It took me three attempts, and a visit to their sadly shuttered Madison Avenue store, to get the right size. And then they change specs and you have to start all over again.

To add to my misery last year they created a new popover spec. I have also tried to work out the new cotton suit specs but again the sizing doesn't quite correspond to Western convention.

So in the knowledge that All Blues carried a healthy range I ventured forth-up north.

I was blown away. For those of us of a certain vintage who remember Russell Street being awash with stock and having to slowly navigate through the chaos so you didn't miss something I would say AB's is exactly the same.

It's a remarkably small shop considering the amount stocked.  There was absolutely loads of goodies on offer. In no specific order I spotted Kamakura seersucker Ivy Jackets, JM Weston choc brown suede loafers, bargain melton wool varsity jackets, Camber Hoodies in grey marl, lots of reasonably priced pullover shirts in heavy Oxford tartans, a pile of pink Vintage Ivy shirts and some very nice William Lockie knitwear at sale prices.

There's lots of Japanese fashion magazines, Ivy Books and considered items dotted around the shop (Brooks velvet slippers) to add visual reference points.

At a guess I don't think they have a stock room, so much of the merchandise is displayed in one area and then piled high in another.

My original quest for info was fulfilled. I won't bore you with this but the sales assistant was very helpful.

The main result of the day was discovering a new brand (to me) - although it's been featured on their website since last year – Keaton Chase.

They have a range of pullover shirts in a number of fabrics. My understanding is that KC only produce a small number of shirts and currently All Blues have them exclusively in the UK. They were originally a USA brand but the name was purchased by a Japanese multi-brand operation. I wanted a soft yellow Oxford pullover featuring a flap pocket. Sadly they didn't have this in my size  but ended up with an Autumnal Stewart tartan. Upon close inspection the shirt finish is very good and the fabric weight feels good. Priced at just over the £115 they appear to be really competitive.

Sadly they don't feature a locker loop or third button but the collar roll, fit and flap pocket more than make up for this.

All Blues don't carry much in the way of tailoring but for shirts, knitwear, sweatshirts and a few unusual items I would recommend a visit.

Leeds is pretty cool city. A lot of the industrial buildings at it centre have been repurposed as bars and restaurants so it would be worth a train excursion up there.