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Skims to host pop-up at Flannels’ Leeds flagship

Kim Kardashian’s Skims is doubling down on its expansion in the UK. On the back of launching its highly-anticipated collaboration with Nike, the shapewear and apparel brand is now set to explore the UK retail market more broadly through a new partnership with Flannels. The Frasers Group-owned multibrand retailer has announced the arrival of...

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Naked Wardrobe is expanding to the UK with wholesale partner Flannels

Los Angeles-based fashion label Naked Wardrobe, founded in 2012 by three sisters Shirin, Shida, and Shideh Kaviani, to fill a gap in the solution-based basics market, is expanding to the UK through a wholesale partnership with luxury retailer Flannels. The move is described as a “significant milestone” in the brand's international expansion...

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Frasers Group launches retail media network Elevate

British retail group Frasers Group Plc has launched a new retail media network. Dubbed Elevate, the network is based on the group’s first-party data. It is designed to help brand partners reach consumers through highly personalised advertising, Frasers announced on Tuesday. With the newly launched platform, Frasers aims to enable brands to...

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Gieves & Hawkes launches shop-in-shop at Flannels

British luxury tailor Gieves & Hawkes has opened a concession within Flannels Leeds, bringing Savile Row to the North-East. The 600-square-foot shop-in-shop is located on the second floor of Flannels, sitting alongside luxury brands, including Burberry, Alexander McQueen, and Tom Ford, and has been designed to reflect the aesthetic of Gieves &...

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Burberry opens outerwear concept at Flannels Leeds

British heritage brand Burberry has opened a dedicated outerwear concept pop-up in the new Flannels Leeds flagship store. The Burberry pop-up is a UK exclusive and will run for two months before being rolled out to an additional 11 global retail locations – as yet to be confirmed. Burberry outerwear pop-up concept at Flannels Leeds Credits:...

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Flannels unveils new flagship store in Leeds

Flannels is continuing to expand its store portfolio. The premium and luxury retailer has unveiled a new flagship store in Leeds, marking the sixth UK city to house such a setup. The Leeds location intends to both serve as an “innovative” addition to the city’s retail landscape and levelling up scheme, while showing further commitment to the...

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Moncler partners with Roc Nation on Jay-Z designed line

Moncler has teamed up with Roc Nation on a collection designed by the entertainment company’s famous owner Jay-Z, with the line dropping via UK retailer Flannels. The move comes as a further extension of the Moncler Genius universe, a concept that was introduced to London Fashion Week in February last year and looked to push co-creation across...

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Sellier pre-loved pop-ups open at Flannels

Flannels has unveiled a new partnership with luxury resale platform Sellier that has seen a number of pop-ups for pre-loved goods open at its stores, each running until January 14. Set in Flannels’ Glasgow Cruise location and its Liverpool flagship, the in-store spaces offer a “highly curated” collection of “rare handbags and accessories” from...

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Flannels enters designer homeware category

Luxury retailer Flannels has taken its first steps into the homeware space with the launch of its new Flannels Home category, dedicated to designer items. Pieces by brands such as Versace, Off-White, Assouline, Jonathan Adler, Pols Potten, Seletti and Dolce&Gabbana are among the company’s curation, all available via a new section on Flannels’...

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Heat and Flannels unveil winners of Ignite Prize

Mystery fashion box company Heat has announced the winners of its 2023 Ignite Prize, an initiative supported by Frasers Group-owned Flannels. The prize consists of a grant for digital-first, young entrepreneurs in the UK, across the categories; fashion, innovation and circularity. The three winners will each receive a 10,000 pound grant, as well...

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Frasers Group reportedly bringing former JD brands under Flannels label

Frasers Group is believed to be axing the stores of a number of brands formerly owned by JD Sports, as it looks to bring them under its already existing Flannels umbrella. The brands understood to be a part of the move include Base Childrenswear, Choice and Giulio, which will each be forced to close as part of the Flannels rebrand, as reported...

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Flannels launches ‘The Dress-Up’ rental edit with Leah Abbott

Luxury retailer Flannels, part of Frasers Group, has launched an exclusive rental edit and in-store pop-up curated by London-based stylists Leah Abbott, who has worked with Flo, Jorja Smith and Stormzy. ‘The Dress-Up’ edit by Abbott, marks the stylist's first project with the luxury retailer after joining Flannels' newly formed Creative Council....