SLCT, pronounced “select”, stands for Sneakers, Lifestyle, Clothing, and Treasures. They are located on Indiana Avenue, just a few seconds from the Sample Gates.

SLCT may seem like a modest store, but the contents of just this shelf are worth upwards of $10,000, according to SLCT Owner Nick Ayala.

The Bloomington store offers countless vintage IU items, including hats, shirts, and jackets.

Owner Nick Ayala discussing business with IU Senior and fashion designer Phil Ashenbremer.

SLCT customers dig high and low to find a new piece for their wardrobe.

A customer tries on the newly released Pine Green Jordan 1’s. SLCT always has the newest (and the oldest) shoes.

A moment of peace in what appears to be a busy day for Nick.

Ayala is what some might consider a Seinfeld fanatic. For any fans, the inspiration is quite obvious here.

Ayala and Ashenbremer chatting up the latest fashion news. Ashenbremer is preparing for a fashion show in the coming months, one he is now designing for after modeling in last year.

Ayala doesn’t just sell clothes, he buys and trades with his customers as well. Nick and a customer are seen here rummaging through goods to see if any might be a good fit for SLCT.

Stop in anytime and you’ll be sure to catch a laugh via Seinfeld.

Catch them around campus, you never know just where you might see them.

Fashion enthusiasts rejoice. Bloomington has a new vintage clothes and sneaker store a mere 30 seconds from the iconic sample gates on Indiana Avenue. The next time you absolutely have to have a new pair of sneakers or are in dire need of a fashionable shirt for your next trip to Kilroy’s, walk no further than SLCT Stock. Continue reading →