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Magda Butrym has opened first flagship store in Warsaw

Magda Butrym, the designer and founder behind her eponymous fashion label established in 2014, has unveiled her inaugural brick-and-mortar boutique in Warsaw. This opening not only celebrates a decade of international acclaim but also pays homage to the city that has long been a source of inspiration for the designer. From its inception, Butrym...

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Y.Chroma launches debut pop-up retail experience at Rothmans NY

Emerging premium menswear brand Y.Chroma is launching its first ever pop-up store at Rothmans, New York, the largest independently owned menswear store in the nation. Officially debuting on May 10, the pop-up sees the Lisbon-based brand introduce a curated selection of its more popular styles, such as the Skyline Pant, Sevilla Shirt and Varial...

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Hera makes physical in store debut with pop-up at Fenwick

Online apparel brand Hera is making its physical in store debut through an 8-week long pop-up at British department store chain Fenwick. Open from May 9, the in-store launch signifies the start of a new chapter for the brand following its acquisition and transformation in 2021. Customers will be able to shop the brand’s menswear and womenswear...

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Antler opens pop-up in Selfridges

British luggage brand Antler has opened its first bespoke retail activation since its rebrand in 2023 in Selfridges London. Located on the lower ground floor of the luxury department store, the Antler pop-up coincides with the brand’s 110th anniversary and showcases its new Icon collection, featuring a range of luggage options, as well as its...

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Maksu opens debut London store

Contemporary womenswear brand Maksu has launched in the UK with its first flagship store in London and a dedicated online store. Maksu’s debut UK store is located at 23 Bruton Street and spans more than 3,200 square feet across three floors, housing its ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear, as well as a café on the top floor. Designed by...

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Homiés Marbella opens first international flagship store

Premium Spanish lifestyle brand Homiés Marbella has opened its debut international flagship store in the heart of London’s Soho. Located at 52 Brewer Street, London, the store has been designed to capture the essence of the brand’s Mediterranean culture while embracing the cosmopolitan vibe of London with Andalusian influences, such as natural...

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Me+Em launches new campaign amid US expansion push

Luxury British womenswear brand Me+Em has launched its first marketing campaign in the United States to support its expansion into the market. Following the opening of Me+Em’s three debut US stores in the New York City area, one on Madison Avenue, one in Soho, and one in East Hampton earlier this spring, the new campaign aims to strengthen the...

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Charlotte Tilbury to open fragrance pop-up

Beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury is celebrating its debut fragrance collection with a pop-up in London. Located at Protein Studios in London’s Shoreditch, the ‘Future of Fragrance’ experience will showcase Charlotte Tilbury’s first-ever fragrance collection, developed with master perfumers at flavours and fragrance company IFF and backed by...

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UK retail suffers dismal April sales amidst weather woes and Easter timing

April's retail sales in the UK took a hit, dropping by 4 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data from the British Retail Consortium. The timing of Easter played a role in this decline, with the holiday falling in March this year as opposed to April last year, skewing year-on-year comparisons. To counteract this...

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Guess sets up shop in South Africa for next DestinationGuess location

American ready-to-wear brand Guess has unveiled the location of its next '#DestinationGuess'. After setting up shop in a number of European beach clubs and ski resorts over the last few months, the label is now settling in South Africa. In collaboration with its long-standing partner Marcolin, specialists in the production and distribution of...

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Sézane opens second US store in Washington DC

Women's ready-to-wear brand Sézane is continuing to travel the roads of the US to meet its American customers. Following the launch of a short-term base in Austin, Texas, it is now setting up shop in Washington DC. At the beginning of March, Sézane opened a pop-up store in South Congress, one of Austin's busiest shopping areas. The brand is now...

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Tala to make physical in store debut in Selfridges

British athleisurewear brand Tala is set to make its physical debut in the luxury department store chain Selfridges. From May 10 onwards, Tala will be available for purchase in all four Selfridges stores, including locations at Oxford Street, a branded store in Manchester Trafford, the Manchester Exchange Square, and the Birmingham location. The...