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Gymshark opens pop-up store in New York City

British fitness and apparel brand Gymshark has opened its first US pop-up store in over seven years in New York City. Located at 105 Wooster Street in SoHo, the 3,800 square-foot pop-up will be open until the end of January 2025 and comes in preparation for Gymshark’s first US flagship store, which is expected to open next year. Gymshark pop-up...

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Charles Tyrwhitt opens new store targeting commuters in New York

British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt, known for its shirts, has opened a new store in Grand Central Terminal in New York City as it continues to grow its presence in the US. Charles Tyrwhitt has 12 retail locations in the US spanning the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Houston areas, and the Grand Central...

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Jacquemus opens first US store in New York

French contemporary fashion label Jacquemus has opened its first US store in New York to offer its American consumers the full “curated vision” of founder and designer Simon Porte Jacquemus. Located on the corner of Spring and Wooster Streets in SoHo, New York, the two-storey, 2,906-square-foot boutique is housed within a 19th-century townhouse,...

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Primark to open first store in Manhattan

Value fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has confirmed it will open its first store in Manhattan, New York City, as it continues to push forward with ambitious plans of opening 60 stores in the US by 2026. The Manhattan store will be located in Herald Square, directly across the street from Penn Station, the most highly trafficked train...

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Moncler to open its largest store in New York City

Italian luxury brand Moncler has announced plans to open what will become its largest store across its retail network, scheduled to be unveiled in early 2026 in New York City. The label revealed that it had signed a lease agreement for a unit on Fifth Avenue in the General Motors building, where the new flagship store is to be housed. Once...

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Axel Arigato opens first US store in New York

Swedish premium brand Axel Arigato has made its first steps into the US physical retail sector, with the opening of a brick-and-mortar store in New York City. Located in the SoHo district at 273 Lafayette Street, the store was designed in partnership with architectural design studio Halleroed, which has previously worked with the brand on its...

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Skiwear brand Perfect Moment to open first retail store in New York

Perfect Moment is embarking on a new journey through what is to be its first ever retail store, located in the SoHo district of New York City. The luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand is planning to open the site at 42 Crosby Street in October, where it will celebrate its AW24 womenswear collection. The seasonal store, which will remain open...

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Destree opens its first store in the US

After setting up shop in Paris and then Seoul, Parisian women's ready-to-wear and accessories brand Destree is making its debut in New York. The opening follows strong demand from its American clientele, who now account for about a third of its global sales. The store perfectly illustrates Destree's "unique and creative vision," the brand...

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Ba&sh opens first US flagship store in New York

French fashion house Ba&sh has made an upscaled venture into the North American market with the opening of its first flagship store in the region, located in New York City. Designed in collaboration with interior designer Brandi Howe, the store spans 200 square metres and is located in the SoHo district. The interior itself retains the identity...

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New York’s fashion industry is yet to recover, but what can be done to save it?

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) SS25 remains ongoing, and while previously cloaked in the shadows of its European counterparts, the increased presence of celebrity front-rowers and the inclusion of brands once dedicated to Paris or Milan could signal a return to its original status. The city’s wider industry has also been undergoing a revival after...

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New York Fashion Week comes of age

In the high-stakes world of global fashion, New York has long stood in the shadow of its European counterparts. Yet, as the dust settles on this September's New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a new narrative is emerging: one of a city confidently carving its own sartorial identity. Breaking Free from European Comparisons For decades, New York's...

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Rixo’s New York pop-up to become permanent store

British womenswear brand Rixo has announced that its pop-up in New York will become a permanent retail store following “overwhelming success” over the summer. The pop-up located at 19 Prince Street, opened in April to offer customers an “immersive experience” to discover the world of the London-based brand first-hand in a space designed in...