How I Built a Clothing Store in a WEEK // For Under $2,500 // Modern Builds

Today on Modern Builds I'm going to build out a men's clothing store, on the cheap, in a week! We used simple materials: OSB and Raw Steel to create repeatable designs that can be reorganized to update the store layout without adding additional pieces. I hope you enjoy the video, and if you are interested in doing something similar, feel free to send me a DM on instagram @modernbuilds.
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What I Used:
1/2" OSB
1x1" Square Tube
1/4" Plate Steel
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[@Chaytup]

I think it works with the aesthetic the store/clothing is going for. It's definitely a streetwear style which kind of plays with contemporary ideas of fashion - aka why a lot of streetwear can look tacky, but that's why it's considered fashionable - so the contrast of an inexpensive and bare material against designer streetwear clothing makes sense

[@fernandoe7560]

@@christian9902 Exactly what I was thinking. Industrial + minimal makes for an unfinished cheap mess. Lots of bigger name shops do this, and although it is way more expensive, its miles apart from what this ended up being.

[@cjyt5714]

Almost reminds me of an Off White store, considering that they focus on the works of Impressionism and a minimalist approach

[@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258]

It looks great, very high end street fashion look.

[@izeugirdor]

Beyond that, I hate this aesthetic. Not a fan.

[@melonboy1108]

Can someone who watched this 3 years ago tell me how much he bought the lot for 🤣

[@XFry333X]

I'd paint the osb black or something. The wood looks kinda cheap. Throws the vibe off when you're looking at shoes or a hat off the plywood surface.

[@TheWarrrenator]

It matches the urban/minimalist aesthetic they were going for. All you need now is some minwaxed wood pallets and plastic milk crates for shelves.

[@oscarjuarez7124]

Yeah I would have done a dark stain the use a glossy finish much better look and just for a little bit more money

[@oscarjuarez7124]

Not going to lie that store is ugly

[@Nathan-cv6sm]

TheWarrrenator Cheap and minimalistic isn’t the same thing....

[@okden8086]

I agree

[@conchobar]

Given the final build out, the constantly trolling of the previous store's decor was uncalled for. The two layouts are far more alike than different, even from a retail merchandising perspective.

[@omnimediagroup5761]

Cake Batter the previous store looked better.

[@OieseGG]

Omni Media Group agreed

[@sebastiancorral7791]

Absolutely agree. The store just looks barely adapted to its new purpose, it didn't change much. No need (nor sense) to trash the previous design. Anyone can begin calling names and using negative adjectives to sound like "they really know" but, honestly, it just shows ignorance and arrogance.

[@writersnoise]

The previous store was way better and modern, they made it into a farm house

[@michaellukaniuk5074]

People are missing the point here. Over the top[expensive] tenant improvements can doom you to fail before the doors open. I contacted too many of those pricey leasehold improvement over the years than i care to remember.......most those businesses failed in the first 5 years. You guys nailed it. Whether or not a person likes this style of decorating they should at least be inspired by what was accomplished here for the price on a cheap leather couch. The OSB haters make me shake my head.....i love the irony of an inexpensive material carefully used to display a high end item ......heck any time you want to redecorate a piece of fabric draped over the OSB will do the job do next to nothing.....best of luck to all of you in this new endeavor..

[@wolfhd7509]

I think images in the wall or pictures or some printed or colour would of looked nice. Also in the changing room you should really hang up the mirror

[@bobbybrainstorm]

This exactly how a Streetwear shop should look like

[@TheWarrrenator]

It needs art high above the racks. You and your buddy should host art gallery shows and small gatherings to get people in the door. The cash wrap could double as a small stage for performers. Everybody is crapping on the osb, but like I stated below, it fits the urban/minimalist lewk you were going for. I hate to be brutal, but the products look like a consignment store with not enough stock or a half empty thrift store. I'm sure a lot of raw material for the designers is upcycled but still. Best of luck in your new endeavor!

[@FrancheskaZulla]

As an interior designer, the aesthetic fits the clothes they are selling but yeah you're right. They need a little bit of color cause it looks too simple. If they really wanna boom the business, they gotta make it more artsy vibe and maybe hosts some party with people that jas the same aesthetic.

[@ashton7745]

most people I know don't go into a clothing store for the aesthetic.. the only people that do that is the ones that go in and don't buy so they can stay out @@FrancheskaZulla

[@yeahnoway111]

If you've ever been to a high end store there is never much stock on the racks.

[@John_Malecki]

Mike the metal worker. Good stuff bro!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks brother! i'm trying haha

[@davisrichardsondesign9306]

Just here to say I dig the steel and OSB even though everyone's hating on it. I think you nailed the design for high end haute clothing like this.

[@strtbisniss]

Agreed, the people commenting that the OSB is hideous and that the store looks cheap, are commenting from the backwoods of Mississippi. I see stores like this in Manhattan every day and no one has an issue with the decor. Mind you these stores have been here at least a decade. If I were to add anything it would definitely be some mannequins and even some art on the walls otherwise they did an amazing job. Final thought/PSA: READ THE TITLE!!! The goal was to show people how they could interior design their own store for cheaper than a bathroom renovation, they did just that. Tremendous job again!!! @ModernBuilds

[@WinstonMakes]

So I tend to agree that the OSB vibe comes across as a little spartan. Makes it feel like you're entering a construction zone. But I don't know if I'd necessarily paint it or something, that's going too far and trying to hide the aesthetic. I think there are better ways to spruce it up a little. Stained OSB can give an interesting effect while letting you keep the texture. Or if you did a thick glossy finish, you'd get the impression that the pedestals were "finished" in the sense that they weren't works in progress. Alternately just a little extra geometry can go a long way, a light chamfer would make the displays more inviting, literally. You wouldn't feel like you'd get a splinter getting up close. Regardless of peoples comments about the aesthetic, mad respect for taking on such a big project and executing it.

[@zainshah465]

Winston Moy finally, a positive, constructive comment

[@webdev217]

I agree with many here.. that OSB is just not working.

[@Maddy-ho7ut]

I love this style, some people are saying it looks cheap, but I actually love it, I think it looks great its not about how well made or what its made out of, its the vibe it gives off, it seems like a comfortable place that would be great for photos, maybe some big leafed plants on some of the wooden pedestals would be a nice touch!

[@thecitizenjoan]

I personally love this store and the OSB looks beautiful.

[@sleeperface1754]

Its looks like store with not much knowledge on interior design and with a lot of money did this..

[@alexosow]

Exactly

[@davidawilliams8603]

Dude...that joint FLIPPING ROCKS!

[@atifjavaid7941]

Lol it looked better before than after. What exactly did you add? a raggedy looking osb ?? lol

[@AndrewSuaste]

Atif Javaid lmao

[@tinytinalea]

It's really great to watch a local creator, looking forward to seeing that store in town!

[@herimohr3716]

Seems like there are many people here that don’t get it. The minimalistic design and the OSB fits PERFECTLY the type of designer clothing that the store sells. Its maybe not for everybody to like, but i like it alot! Thumbs up from the Faore Islands

[@ANerdsWorld]

Mike, The store looks great! I appreciate your video. I am also a proud retail store owner (that shoots KZbin videos), and your video gave me some great ideas as I wrap up my renovation. I wish you much more future retail success. Chris

[@Hashdollars]

It looks like you spent less than a grand. Investing in your business is one of the single most important pieces of running small businesses and that place looks cheap and unfinished.

[@user-hc9qv9yb9m]

I would have found some small tables instead of the plywood look or get table tops

[@Zo-hc2fn]

there is the classic store let's call it 1.0 products almost never change the owner chooses the products it is boring now, there must be a new store let's call it 2.0 products always change people choose the products there will be via an app on the app, there is a huge catalog, people choose the products that will show up in the store the store is constantly being supplied with the products people chose

[@thefingerofgod69]

The store is wonderful. But that last little move you did as you walked out of the door was hilarious.

[@wearestillfunny]

When you invest all your experience points into clothes

[@noaht7703]

What a great build out! The builds you made fits the store aesthetic perfectly! So inviting and just genuinely great looking, I will shop here!!

[@MarkMartinezDaily]

This looks incredible. Goes phenomenally with the high fashion aesthetic.

[@benzo1337]

14:15 Damn, bro. You got bars!

[@LXWiseman]

I dig how you embraced your materials instead of trying to cover them up. Inspiring!

[@downtotheheartofit]

This inspires me to get back into welding and trying out furniture design

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

This turned out great!

[@Nosix]

2 years later and you still got 1 like... damn that shit busin'

[@why-so-seriousx6192]

@@Nosix lol weak af. You really care for like that much?

[@Nosix]

@@why-so-seriousx6192 why so serious

[@SparkCycleworks]

Thanks for the great video. We’ve been brainstorming ideas for our moped shop and this helped a ton!

[@BramSullivan]

This is my favorite video I’ve seen in a long time! Please make more like this if you have the opportunity

[@HyramBautista]

Regardless of the comments, I did want to say i'm greatly inspired to open my own clothing store now. Thank you.

[@Montezuma03]

The osb looks much too cheap. I think white paint would've been nicer

[@jeffreylewis2166]

Montezuma03 minimal. Aka cheap.

[@omnimediagroup5761]

Jeffrey Lewis you can be minimal and cheap without looking cheap.

[@PBMS123]

@@omnimediagroup5761 Yes, and they didn't get that aesthetic at all.

[@GtsAntoni1]

Or grey.

[@SaMiChi]

definitely stands out too much. They could've painted and the texture would've still came through. OSB texture is not minimal at all, it's really busy and overall very cheap looking.

[@mobbin7380]

Congratulations brother from India. A beautiful purpose built build, really help in putting focus on the products. You have left so many blank canvases as well, saving up for the future. Wish to do some builds inspired from you guys.

[@AJB2K3]

Been listening to the MMP and wanted to know how the finish shop looks. Result = Subscribed!

[@GaryXBL]

That TV goes so sick with the brand Marcelo Burlon which is being sold in there, Sick work

[@Sunflower08674]

Awesome video really helpful. Love how the store came out . Would of love see more of the store name stamped throughout the store or a logo.

[@ModernBuilds]

I agree! I want to do some sort of sign on the back wall so you see it when you come in. That white wall is a blank canvas!

[@bulkhead]

Awesome Mike! Love the minimal racks and the mirror lights.

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks Brother!

[@bernie-be]

Good luck with the store !

[@turovsthewrld]

Idk why everyone in the comments are hating. I think it looks sick! Both modern but industrial. Definitely makes the clothing stand out more and this video inspires me to go through with my dream of starting a small clothing shop on a budget.

[@WoodChuckCreations]

Looks like a great place for an OKC meet up to show off some of the Maker Brand tools and finishes you have!

[@Diego-y-Angela]

Came here expecting awful OSB but it works really well. I love the look of it for the store. Not really too much of a build out, the store is pretty much kept existing finishes, just added Fixtures and furniture. A normal buildout takes about three months. Great build all around!

[@girlbehindthereddoor]

Not a fan of the OSB myself but I get the vibe you were going for Good luck to Caleb with the store 👍👍

[@leadupont8588]

I love the minimalist osb and steel aesthetic. I think it's a great look for a high-end streetwear clothing shop and I really don't know why everybody else in the comments seem to hate it!

[@born2burn1]

The store looks like it's having the "out of business" sale. Or a thrift store. And the location looks bad, especially for a premium designer store. Looks too cheap. Sorry, quite a few poor decisions have been made but I hope he does well.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

"Crappy Harbor freight" grinder!!! Too funny!! Mike, glad you didn't get burnt using those grinders. I actually bought 2 to use in a jam years ago, and after grinding down a few sets of step bars, the both took a crap!!! Great video, good luck with the the store, and Maker Co., and Dirty Jersey out!!!

[@sunnyfridayb3691]

Looks aesthetically pleasing! Love the aesthetics

[@ahikernamedgq]

That store looks awesome. Fantastic job, man. It looks great.

[@rosemary42]

Awesome, Its spacious, minimalist, and attractive, clean and breathtaking.

[@chachamariiichaaa]

Love this design so much 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@karmabeachtique5971]

As a retailer I think you did a great job. You obviously know your market and not everything is for everybody. Whether you succeed or not, you’re in it to win it so kudos to you. So many critics. You can’t please everyone. I hope you’re doing great. How was your Grand Opening.

[@PatrickKadian]

Always great to see your work. Good look with the store!

[@arin7981]

'I am n investor so i didn't charge my labor...plus he's my friend so i considered as a favour'...this brilliantly rhymes....and the store looks awesome❤✌🏻

[@daynamailach6987]

Hey Mike! This is such an achievement! Such an awesome job! You should look at the interior design of Rick Owens stores. They do much of the same thing - combine cheap materials and extremely luxe materials for seating around the store (Or you can check it out the next time you are in Soho in Manhattan ;) ). Very much a similar store aesthetic. One comment: I feel like the window display is not that visible from street level. Maybe you need a contrasting background color or something, but with the scale of the hats and shoes, it seems like the plinth would be more visually dominant and might get lost with the background of the store. Anyway, just my 2 cents, think this is such an amazing project and your cash wrap is GORGEOUSSSSS

[@joychanter6498]

Spotted the Balance and Composure poster in the back!! Such a great band 🤟🏻 really enjoying going through all your videos, I’ve learnt a lot from them and your filming and editing style is really easy to watch!

[@tonia3779]

Mannnn i love this good job starting a store and thankyou for sharing tips definitely going to support

[@ebonijohnson4442]

I freaking love your channels and love binge watching!

[@mascottie]

Great job. Hope the store is doing good. I love the industrial design but the only thing I would change down the road is the OSB portions into some nice recycled wood.

[@08fighter08]

Good idea for pop up shops and rental store spaces. Obviously people can change the style to fit their ascetic/look.

[@lucio5163]

Sweet build!

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Cool design, I really like the minimal modern industrial look.

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!!

[@chacecampbell2697]

Loved that old tv and dvd player idea!

[@DanteVelasquez]

Nicely done

[@zombieclothingaus]

real nice, clean and functional. I like !

[@kyledc4105]

Damn this came out super dope, great palette!!

[@x-hunter1710]

First time I watch a no scum vid you showed all the work im really impressed. Big like 👍

[@kingquincy9210]

Could’ve simply painted the OSB boards white or gray for a 1000% better overall look. Sometimes we try wayy to hard to go for a look that’s “different” when simplicity works best. Otherwise awesome job guys!

[@flofy22]

I wish I had a friend like you 😆😆😆😆

[@UnknownCallerProductions]

this was so cool! I would love to have you build a room in my house or a business space some day!

[@rchavez5056]

I was thinking that it was wrong that you said the grinder was crappy as you were using it. Then the smoke started coming out twice. 🤣

[@miyacaramela4585]

Maybe also try to make the osb display into shelves so it’s also can be use as extra display/storage 😊

[@MPR2]

Sooooooo awesome guys!!

[@brandenpratt8567]

the led are dope

[@reehjohnson8591]

Best think I’ve watched today❤️

[@adventurewithAngel]

Soooo dope!

[@alysimone]

“I’m investor in the store so I didn’t charge for my labor, plus he’s my friend so I consider it a favor.” Spitting rhymes lol.

[@beautifullightlight]

The tv idea was cute ᧅ

[@itsdevic]

AMAZING!!!

[@Darnesha]

Very creative and inspiring. So dope!

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

Awesome and clean build with great resources to use. Thanks so much. New subscriber 🤗

[@ItzConk]

this was really good

[@riganyanga2526]

I really love this video nice one keep it up

[@soniajael07]

Love it! 👍👍

[@hisimagequarterlytv]

The store was lovely before all the furnishings were moved out. Stunning actually. I’ve been there when Slim was open a few times. NYC style clothing.

[@zakyaliggins]

Looks so good!!!!♥️

[@Lataysia]

Amazing!

[@iraq865]

Wonderful and amazing

[@ConwayT91]

the end result is sick!! 🔥 love it!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot!!

[@sharondaroberts8215]

Looks Great

[@chrisarab123]

Fantastic!

[@bklynbae]

FIRE 🏌🏽‍♂️

[@timmysiva5012]

Love this

[@TheFirstone99]

this helped a looot thanks !

[@TheDCDCDC]

This is awesome

[@immyesmail123]

go that yellow helmut lang hoodie :0 absolute fire!! great vid btw

[@beheshtamehryoon2302]

Mannnn i liked it, its like soooo amazing and cool.

[@odysseynyc]

this was dope!

[@oisinmcgovern2162]

secretly sponsored by gorrila adhesive?

[@ModernBuilds]

not a secret :) also have mentioned them as sponsors in previous videos and my podcast.

[@oisinmcgovern2162]

@@ModernBuilds sorry, will no next time. :) thank you for replying!

[@RsbrryBeret]

Very cool!

[@joezie2609]

very nice store interior❤❤❤

[@ThatNoblegunnerNL]

looks dope