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Stella McCartney hosts NYFW "No Leather Ever" campaign with PETA

British luxury womenswear label Stella McCartney has partnered with animal rights organization People for the Protection of Animals (PETA) to reimagine the group’s iconic “I’d Rather Go Naked” during New York Fashion Week. Stella McCartney, known for its ethically minded and sustainable values, unveiled a new display at its flagship store in...

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Damson Madder to open pop-up in New York City during NYFW

Cult favorite, London-based brand Damson Madder is set to open a pop-up store in New York City this week. Running from September 4 to 8, the pop-up opening coincided with New York Fashion Week. Marking the brand’s first international pop-up activation, Damson Madder will be taking over a location at 14 Crosby Street, in SoHo for five days. Offer...

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GU reveals plans for first US flagship store, app, & e-commerce

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo and sister brand GU, has shared additional plans for the opening of its first GU flagship store in the US. Set to open at 578 Broadway in SoHo, New York City, on September 19, the debut flagship store opening will coincide with the launch of its US ecommerce store. The new...

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H&M returns to SoHo, NYC with new store concept

Swedish fashion giant H&M unveiled its latest store concept at its newly opened location in SoHo, New York City (NYC). Marking a new brand hub for the retailer in NYC, the new store features the first shop-in-shop for pre-loved H&M pieces in North America. Located at 591 Broadway, the close to 10,00 square feet store aims to offer customers an...

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Ana Luisa opens debut store in SoHo, New York

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) jewelry brand Ana Luisa is coming full circle following the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store. Located in the always-trendy neighborhood of Soho, the new store reflects the brand's founding mission while providing a platform for the previously online-only label to engage with its customers in person. Speaking...

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Shaftesbury launches ‘Soho Incubator’ retail competition

Shaftesbury, which owns and manages property in London's West End, has launched a new ‘Soho Incubator’ initiative to offer “budding UK brands with sustainability” the chance to win a three-month pop-up shop this autumn/winter. The incubator is looking for new retail talent across fashion, beauty, lifestyle and homeware who have “big dreams and...

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Landlord Shaftesbury acquires Soho leasehold for 27.5 million pounds

London-based real estate investment trust Shaftesbury has acquired a 200 year ungeared leasehold interest in the lower floors of 92-104 Berwick Street, Soho, for 27.5 million pounds. The interest comprises around 15,600 square feet of retail space and around 3,600 square feet “suitable for restaurant accommodation”, all of which will be...

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Versace opens boutique in New York's SoHo

Versace has opened a boutique at 11 Greene Street in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood. The space spans 3,070 square feet and will carry the Italian luxury label’s full offering of ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women. Following the design concept by renowned architect Gwenael Nicolas first presented in the brand’s Paris...

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The Manic Monday of retail, London sees 660 percent rise in shoppers

No turn of bad weather, chill or flurry, could keep the Brits away from the high streets on Monday, as lockdown entered a less restrictive phase. With many stores and some pubs reopening, the pent-up return to freedom felt for many like a release from prison. The UK’s lockdown has been arduous and one of the longest and strictest in the world....

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In pictures: JW Anderson opens flagship store in London's Soho

British fashion label JW Anderson has opened its first flagship store in Soho, London. The two-floor 1300-square-foot space carries the brand’s entire range of products including menswear, womenswear, small leather goods, shoes, handbags, accessories and special collaboration products such as its recently unveiled line for Moncler Genius. The...

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Knickerbocker teams up with The New York Times for Soho pop-up

Contemporary clothing brand Knickerbocker has teamed up with The New York Times to open a pop-up store in Soho after being announced the winner of Appear Here’s Space for Ideas competition. Located at 357 Canal Street, the 1,300-square-foot store will be open between 25 September and 7 October and will preview The Times Store and Knickerbocker’s...

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Samsøe Samsøe opens first UK store in London’s Soho

Danish fashion brand Samsøe Samsøe has opened the doors of its new London flagship store in Soho. The 100-square-metre store located at 47 Beak Street offers ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories for both men and women in the brand’s traditionally Nordic, contemporary design. As well as being Samsøe Samsøe’s British debut store, the opening also...