Franklin & Marshall to open UK store

Young fashion and lifestyle brand Franklin & Marshall, known for its track and field-inspired sportswear,

is to make its UK retail debut with its first standalone store in Covent Garden, London.

Opening later this month, the Italian brand is setting up a shop in a 160 square metre unit on Neal Street that spans over two floors to help “cement” the label’s global growth.

Giuseppe Albarelli, co-founder of Franklin & Marshall, said: “Since Franklin & Marshall launched over 14 years ago, we have increased our retail growth and expansion by opening stores globally, including Dubai, Rome, Tokyo and our home country Italy.

“We are really excited about opening our first store in the UK, as the launch of the London flagship store will only cement our global growth and position within the market.”

The London flagship will house the brand’s men’s, women’s and accessories collection for Spring/Summer 2014, as well as its exclusive collaborations.