The Cobrasnake is a popular alternative nightlife photographer based in the greater Los Angeles area. He has an online webshop where he sells his brand of t-shirts and where he finds super alt things at thrift stores to sell at high markups. It seems like he has a new business where he has a branded thrift store/pawn shop. The store recently opened up at some mall, possibly trying to break in2 new markets of 'walk-by' traffic + tweens who go to Hot Topic.

Mark the Cobrasnake has a long history of making your dreams come true. The next awesome page in that history will be written in neon pink highlighter over the summer of 2010, when the Cobrasnake brings you The Cobra Shop.

A combination retail store-art gallery-secret clubhouse-video game arcade-photography studio-hot spot-recreational facility, The Cobra Shop is a bold new expression of the Cobrasnake lifestyle that is going to change your life forever.

The Cobra Shop is a fully functional vintage clothing store featuring the hottest pieces from the Cobrasnake’s personal collection, an exclusive selection of new merchandise from the coolest brands on earth, limited screen prints from Shepard Fairey, jeremy scott archive peices ,special awkward family photos installation, Steve Aoki's favorite shoes, Vespa imaginary test drives and the world’s best selection of weird and unique items personally selected by the Cobrasnake for your shopping pleasure.

Located on the 4th floor of the Hollywood and Highland mall, The Cobra Shop brings together Cobrasnake’s extended network of hobos, artists, actresses, designers, photographers, bodybuilders, vintage hounds, comedians, chimpanzees, and models to bring you the most incredible retail experience of the 21st century. The Cobra Shop draws its inspiration from the diversity and energy of Los Angeles, a fusion of the grunge and funk of Hollywood Blvd., the posh appeal of Beverly Hills, the cool easy breezes of the Pacific Ocean and the sizzling heat of an illegal street hot dog.

Open for business starting June 16th

please direct all inquiries and press requests to shop@thecobrasnake.com.

seems like this might be a lifechanging type of store, sorta like the first time I walked into an Am Appy / Urby Outties.
Wonder if the Cobra Shop is a 'direct threat' to alternative retailers, like he will expand into other markets, or if his brand can only thrive in California.

seems like a chill grand opening

Tons of auth alts waiting in line

Sorta confused about what they are selling there, but I will probably just go there just to 'be kewl'. Might take some retro electronics / thrift clothes. Maybe they will 'buy it from me' if it looks alt enough. Probs gonna take in a calculator watch or something.

Do u think the Cobrashop is going to evolve into the next Buffalo Exchange, a 'chain' thrift store that has a strong name among alts across the world? Do u believe in thrift store chains, or is 'goodwill' the only one that can thrift because it is geared towards alts? Do u like to buy new clothes or old ass clothes that have a vintage vibe?

Do u think he is going to have to hire a bunch of employees who will 'run the store in2 the ground'?
Do u know if this is a good location for his branded outlet store?
Do u think this is the most progressive retail space in America?

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