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Schiaparelli doubles footprint at Harrods in London

Haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion house Schiaparelli has doubled the size of its shop-in-shop at luxury department store Harrods in London to increase its brand presence in the UK. The new apartment-like boutique, located on the first floor of the Knightsbridge department store, has been expanded to 2,390 square feet and redesigned to...

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Ulla Johnson debuts first UK retail presence in Harrods

New York-based womenswear brand Ulla Johnson has opened its first-ever UK retail presence with a dedicated shop-in-shop at luxury department store Harrods. Located on the fourth floor of Knightsbridge retailer, the Ulla Johnson shop has been designed to offer an immersive brand experience, introducing UK consumers to the brand’s signature custom...

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Oxford Street pedestrianisation project receives public backing

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s plans to pedestrianise iconic shopping street Oxford Street are set to go ahead after receiving backing from both the public and local businesses. A consultation addressing the project found that around seven in ten parties supported Khan’s transformation plans, while two-thirds specifically approved of the...

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Selfridges to open Formula 1 pop-up

Luxury department store Selfridges is turning its ‘Corner Shop’ pop-up space at its Oxford Street flagship in London into a multi-sensory homage to Formula 1 later this month. The ‘F1 75 Years in Motion’ pop-up will open on June 23 and offer an immersive experience exploring 75 years of high-octane history through a curated journey, featuring...

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Inside the renovated Miu Miu London flagship

Italian fashion house Miu Miu has reopened its London flagship on New Bond Street with a newly conceived retail concept designed to be harmonious and welcoming. Located on the corner of New Bond Street and Bruton Street, the 7,500-square-foot flagship aims to offer a “sense of cultural exchange, conversation and the gathering of a spirited and...

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In Pictures: Inside Asos' first US pop-up store in New York

Asos is venturing further over the Atlantic. Over the weekend, the British e-tailer inaugurated its first-ever US pop-up store in New York City, which it will temporarily call home until June 22. Located at 120 Wooster Street, SoHo, the ‘Summer, Styled by Asos’ pop-up features an edit of the brand’s SS25 collection for women and men over two...

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Louis Vuitton is the most counterfeited luxury brand, according to new report

Counterfeits have been a sharp thorn in the side of luxury fashion houses for decades. Dating back to ancient Roman times, counterfeiting within the fashion industry underwent a surge of popularity in the late 1970s, thanks to the rise of designer jeans. With several copycats trying to mark and sell duplicated designs and styles for a fraction...

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Vince opens European flagship in London

American luxury apparel and accessories brand Vince has opened a European flagship store on Marylebone High Street in London. The two-story, 2,300-square-foot flagship marks Vince’s 44th store worldwide, and its second in London, joining its 1,400-square-foot boutique on Chelsea’s Draycott Avenue, which opened its doors in 2019. The new location...

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Primark announces first standalone home store in England

Fashion and homeware retailer Primark will open its first-ever standalone home store in England within the Trafford Palazzo shopping centre in Manchester this summer. The new 11,900-square-foot store, set over two floors, will showcase Primark’s expanded affordable homeware and lifestyle range, including essentials such as cotton bedding and...

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Rebag partners with Amazon to offer pre-owned luxury on a larger scale

Luxury resale platform Rebag has partnered with Luxury Stores at Amazon to offer nearly 30,000 authenticated, pre-owned items—ranging from handbags to watches—through Amazon’s online storefront. Featuring brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Rolex, the partnership aims to make high-end resale more accessible while promoting sustainable...

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Galia Lahav announces multi-million-dollar renovation of LA flagship

Israeli bridal and fashion house Galia Lahav has announced a multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion of its South La Brea flagship in Los Angeles ahead of its 40th anniversary later this year. Currently, the Galia Lahav flagship spans 5,760 square feet, and the retail transformation of the boutique will expand it to 8,800 square feet to...

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Louis Vuitton opens boutique at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Louis Vuitton opened its fifth boutique in the Netherlands at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Holland’s main airport. It was surprising that luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), owner of the Louis Vuitton brand, had not previously opened at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of the main European air hubs, often ranked in the top five...