Operated by hometown celebrity Hassan, Phat Gear has established itself as a staple in Atlanta's street wear scene. Offering established brands from around the world alongside the wares of up and coming locals, the store always finds a way to "connect while staying connected." It's no secret that you can always find a great deal, and the store's patrons swear by Hassan's music collection.

Founded in 2003, owner Farshad Ashid’s business savvy means Standard now has two Atlanta locations and a steadily growing customer base. While Standard maintains that the product should shine, one of their stores has a wall-to-wall floor covering of stadium turf.Frank151: Tell us about the history of your store.Standard Atlanta: This August Standard Atlanta is actually going to be seven years old. Basically, as consumers ourselves, we started ...