5Pointz Ltd
Retail - , England, United Kingdom
5Pointz Ltd Employees
5Pointz Ltd Details
5 Pointz was started in 2004 by David Perry at 19 years of age, as a way of combining a desire to start his own business, and a keen interest in the clothing and hard-to-find sneakers, that are now grouped under the title 'Streetwear'. 5 Pointz have been trading now for over ten years with a large passionate team and although the culture has changed a lot in that time, 5 Pointz' roots will always remain the same, so the business' nod to New York is still relevant. The first 5 Pointz store in Old Market, Bristol was a relatively small place, slightly out of town, selling a select line of brands. David was young with limited experience of the industry, so it was a steep learning curve, with the inevitable bumps and scrapes along the way. There were a few key brands that were not readily available in the UK that he managed to secure with regular visits to New York City, which really helped 5 Pointz grow a local following.The first online store was developed in 2006, along with a move to a bigger bricks and mortar location in 2007, where it is today. A larger store and an online outlet meant there was more room to display products, so the selection could expand.Back in 2004 the streetwear industry was just starting to become the massive force that it is today, with a lot of today's biggest brands just starting out. The internet had not fully come into its own at that point, and with it's growth came great change in how people got to know about new releases and new brands. The growth of such lifestyle sites like Hypebeast and High Snobiety took the scene to a whole new level in the world of streetwear culture.A defining feature of 5 Pointz is independence, unlike a chain store that you will find in every town. Bristol is known as a creative city, and is therefore receptive to independent projects. People appreciate the uniqueness of the 5 Pointz store, and the fact that all the staff have a connection to, and knowledge of, clothing and sneakers.
