R.M.Williams news and archive

R.M Williams opens first store outside Australia since 2017

Heritage Australian footwear, apparel and accessories business R.M.Williams is continuing its investing in the UK with a new store in Marlow, Buckinghamshire to boost international growth. The new store marks the brand’s first to open outside Australia since 2017 and is part of R.M.Williams’ expansion strategy targeting UK towns and cities “with...

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R.M.Williams unveils Australian Commonwealth Games Team uniforms

R.M.Williams has unveiled its Opening and Closing Ceremony kits for the Australian Commonwealth Games Team heading to the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, taking place in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8. The uniforms celebrate heritage design and Australian craftsmanship and include a capsule range of formal looks for both men and women,...

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R.M.Williams launches second capsule with Marc Newson

Australian footwear brand R.M.Williams has launched a second capsule collection with Marc Newson exclusive to Farfetch. The new capsule collection of the Yard Boot 365, described as the modern-day worker boot designed for “thinkers, tinkers and creators” has been given a new colour palette and a contrasting sole. The Yard Boot 365 was developed...

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R.M.Williams names first-ever female ambassador

Footwear brand R.M.Williams has named Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin as its newest brand ambassador, marking the first time ever a female has been given the official title in the brand's 88-year history. In a statement, R.M.Williams said the move was a "celebration of the strength of the key female personalities at the heart of R.M.Williams,...

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R.M Williams names first global ambassador

Footwear brand R.M Williams has named actor Hugh Jackman as the brand’s first global ambassador for its iconic boots that have been handcrafted since 1932 in outback Australia. Jackman was announced as the brand’s first global ambassador in front of the label’s 300 staff at its Australian workshop in Adelaide. The Australian actor was introduced...

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LVMH financially backed boot maker R.M. Williams to enter China

Private equity-backed boot maker R.M. Williams will open stores in China by the end of the year. The footwear’s owners, LVMH’s investment vehicle L Catterton Asia, are thought to want to capitalise on the fastest growing consumer market in the world and its love of Australian brands. The Australian clothing outfitter has struggled over the past...