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Abercrombie & Fitch to open on Carnaby Street in London

US clothing and lifestyle retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has confirmed it's opening a new store on London’s Carnaby Street before Christmas. Located at 39 Carnaby Street, the store formerly housed Abercrombie & Fitch group-owned intimates and activewear retailer Gilly Hicks and will open to the public on December 15. The store will offer the brand...

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Roberto Cavalli opens New Bond Street boutique

Italian luxury brand Roberto Cavalli has opened a new boutique on London’s New Bond Street, following the recent success of its Las Vegas flagship at the Encore at Wynn in October. The New Bond Street store spans two floors with around 8,611 square feet of retail space housing Roberto Cavalli’s women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories,...

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Bogner opens first standalone concept store in UK

German sports label Bogner has announced the opening of its first standalone store in the UK, in partnership with activity company The Bergladen Group. Over the span of five-storeys, and located in the centre of London’s Mayfair district, the Bogner store houses a curated selection of seasonal collections, including a variety of attire and...

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London Knightsbridge expects record Christmas turnout, despite tax-free shopping halt

London's iconic shopping district in Knightsbridge anticipates an "exceptional" turnout during the upcoming Christmas holidays, exceeding 2019 levels. The forecast, presented by the Knightsbridge Partnership, suggests a surge in total spending in the area, with Harrods and Harvey Nichols playing central roles. The association notes a monthly...

Retail |Beauty

Glossier opens London pop-up dedicated to its fragrance

Beauty brand Glossier has opened a new two-month-long pop-up on London’s Regent Street dedicated to its fragrance ‘Glossier You’. The immersive experience, entitled ‘Realms of You’ invites visitors into a “deconstructed world” for its signature fragrance “through the conceptual lens of the five senses”. Located at 173 Regent Street, the pop-up...

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Alo Yoga announces UK expansion with debut London flagship

US athleisure brand Alo Yoga is expanding to the UK and opening its first flagship store on London’s King’s Road on November 17 as part of the brand’s retail growth strategy. The opening marks the first of Alo’s bricks-and-mortar shops in the UK, with the Los Angeles-based brand planning to open two further freestanding stores across London in...

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On to open second London store in Spitalfields

On, the Swiss performance sportswear brand will open its second UK store in London’s Spitalfields Market on November 3 following the successful launch of its flagship on Regent Street in February. The new 3,300 square foot store will be located at 37 Brushfield St, East London, and will feature a “comprehensive” range of On’s footwear, apparel,...

Culture

New Art Materialism exhibition shows denim, tulle and sneakers in a new light

Art Materialism is a collective of internationally renowned artists who are known for their use of unorthodox materials - denim and tulle on the textile side but also car upholstery, wallpaper, repurposed metal and old sneakers. Among them are Ian Berry, who is also the curator, Justin Ruby, Benjamin Shine, Matt Small, Lill O. Sjöberg, Peter...

Retail |In Pictures

New Balance launches new retail concept in London

Boston-based athletic footwear and apparel brand New Balance has opened a new retail concept at Westfield Stratford City in London designed to target a younger consumer. The London Stratford store is the first of its kind globally with a second store of the same concept set to open in Boston, US, in 2023. The concept has been designed to “put...

Retail |In Pictures

Kurt Geiger opens flagship store on London’s Oxford Street

British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger has opened a new concept flagship store on Oxford Street in London. The 2,916 square foot flagship, located at 272-274 Oxford Street, was envisioned by Kurt Geiger’s chief creative officer Rebecca Farrar-Hockley and brought to life by architect Stefano Ripoli, formerly of David Collins Studio to...

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Georg Jensen to open new flagship on Bond Street

Danish jewellery designer Georg Jensen has signed a 10-year lease on a new flagship store on Bond Street in London. The 5,000 square foot store, which is due to open at the end of 2023, will house Georg Jensen’s full range of designer jewellery, silver holloware and homeware collections across three floors. Located at 108 Bond Street, the store...

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Steve Madden to open second flagship store in London

American footwear brand Steve Madden will open a new brick-and-mortar location on Oxford Street in London. Located at 270 Oxford Street, the 1,200-square-foot store is set to open in late August, ahead of a grand opening event on September 7 for the public. The store will be designed to capture “the rebellious and authentic essence of London’s...