List of clothing and footwear shops in the United Kingdom

This is a list of the current and defunct physical clothing and footwear shops in the United Kingdom. This includes shoes, clothing and sportswear, but not online retailers. __FORCETOC__

Current A–D Clothing shops in UK Image Established in UK Owned by Number of shops Type of shop Notes 7 for All Mankind VF Corporation American jeans company Founded in Los Angeles by Michael Glasser, Peter Koral, and Jerome Dahan, the business was purchased by VF Corp. in 2007. The first UK shop opened in London in 2010. Acne Studios Private company Swedish designer brand Founded by the Acne creative collective in Stockholm, the first UK shop opened in 2013. Adidas Public company German sports manufacturer Founded by Adolf Dassler after he and his brother parted ways after WW2. Operates 18 shops including Adidas Originals, Outlets, Y3 and Stella, as well as six joint Adidas and Reebok outlets. Agent Provocateur 3i Ladies' underwear Founded in Soho by Joseph Corre (son of Vivienne Westwood) and his ex-wife Serena Rees. Purchased by 3i in 2007 for £60m. Akris Private Swiss designer brand for women Founded by Alice Kriemler-Schoch in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Operates in London in Old Bond Street. Aldo Group Private company Footwear retailer Founded in Montreal, Canada by Aldo Bensadoun as a footwear concession, the business expanded internationally and opened its first UK shop in 2002.Charlie Allen Privately owned companyMen's tailorsCharlie Allen founded his tailoring shop in 1984.AllSaints Lion Capital LLP Men's and ladies' wearFounded by Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro from The Saint wholesale menswear business. The first shop opened in 1997.American Apparel Public companyAmerican manufacturer and retailerFounded by Dov Charney, the American manufacturer moved into retail in 2003 opening its first UK shop in Carnaby Street, London in 2006.American Eagle Outfitters Public companyAmerican clothing shopFounded by the Silverman family in 1977, the business opened its first UK shop in November 2014.& Other Stories H & MSwedish clothing brandUpmarket clothing brand created by H & M, with the first UK shop opening in Regent Street, London in 2013.Anderson & Sheppard Rowland familyMen's tailorsIn 1906, Peter Gustav, also known as Per Anderson, founded Anderson & Sheppard at No. 30, Savile Row. Moved from Savile Row in 2004.Richard Anderson Private companyMen's bespoke tailorsFounded by Richard Anderson & Brian Lishak, the business was the first bespoke tailoring house to open on Savile Row in 50 years.Ann Summers Gold FamilyLadies' underwearFounded in Marble Arch, London by Annice Summers as a sex shop. Purchased by Ralph & David Gold in 1971 and turned into a high street brand selling underwear.Anthropologie Urban OutfittersWomenswearFounded in 1992 with its first shop opening in Wayne, Pennsylvania, US. The multigoods retailer opened its first shop in the UK in Regent Street in 2009.Aquascutum YGM TradingMen's clothingFounded in Regent Street, London by John Emary.Ark JD SportsFashion retailerFounded as a ticket shop to ARK club nights in The Corn Exchange in Leeds, before moving into clothing. JD Sports purchased the business after it went into administration in 2013.Armani Private company Italian fashion houseItalian fashion house founded by Giorgio Armani, the business operates shops and concessions under several names – Emporio Armani / Armani Jeans / Gorgio Armani in the UK.AsdaWal-Mart through subsidiary Corinth Services LtdMen's, children's and ladies' clothing and footwearFounded as "ASDA Queens" from the merger of Associated Dairies and the Asquith family owned Queens Supermarket. George (named after designer George Davies) clothing was launched in 1989 replacing the Asdale and Asda ranges. Mintel estimate that George is the fourth largest retailer of clothing in the United Kingdom, after Marks & Spencer, the Arcadia Group and Next.Mintel Clothing Retailing – UK, July 2005Laura Ashley MUI Group of Malaysia Ladies' clothingFounded by Laura & Bernard Ashley as Ashley Mountney in 1953 as manufacturer of headscarves, napkins, table mats and tea-towels. The first Laura Ashley shop opened in 1968.Azagury Private companyBritish ladies' designer brandFounded by Jacques Azagury, one of the creators of the New Romantic look.Ted Baker Private companyMen's and ladies' fashion brandFounded by Ray Kelvin in Glasgow as a menswear brand and retailer, and opened further shops in Manchester, Plymouth, and Nottingham. The Covent Garden shop opened in 1990 and in 1995 they started a Women's range. They now operate 42 standalone shops and various concessions across the UK.Bally Shoe JAB HoldingsShoe retailerCarl Franz Bally founded his shoe making business in Switzerland in 1851.Banana Republic Gap Inc.American fashion retailerFounded by Mel and Patricia Ziegler as a retailer with a safari theme, the business was purchased by GAP, who repositioned the retailer to a more upmarket position. The first UK shop opened in Regent Street, London in March 2008.Jeff Banks Private companyBritish fashion designer brandJeff Banks started his own designer brand in 1969, opening his first shop in 1975.Barbour Private companyManufacturer and retailer of outdoor clothingFounded by John Barbour as an importer of oil cloth, the business operates its own retail shops as well as supplies wholesale.Basler Private companyGerman womenswear brandFounded as Fritz Basler GmBH & Co. in Kreuzberg, Germany as a manufacturer of coats. In 1997 it opened its first boutique in Hamburg, Germany, and opened its first UK shop in London in 2007.Beales Public limited companyDepartment storeFounded by John Elmes Beale in Bournemouth. The business expanded rapidly during the 2000s, purchasing former Bentalls and Co-operative department stores.Bellville Sassoon David SassoonLadies' clothingFounded by Belinda Bellville in Knightsbridge, London. David Sassoon joined in 1958 and the name was changed in 1970 from "Bellville".Belstaff Labelux GroupBritish designer brandFounded by Eli Belovitch and his son-in-law Harry Grosberg in Staffordshire as a manufacturer of all-weather jackets for motorcyclists. In 2011 the business was purchased by Italian business Labelux, and in 2012 opened a shop in New Bond Street, London.L.K.Bennett Private companyLadies' clothing and footwearLinda Kristin Bennett is an English-Icelandic clothing designer who set up the first L. K. Bennett shop in Wimbledon Village in 1990. Bennett sold a 70 per cent stake in the business in 2007 to Phoenix Equity Partners and Sirius Equity, a retail and branded luxury goods investment company.Berghaus Pentland GroupOutdoor clothing brand and retailerFounded by Peter Lockey and Gordon Davison as LD Mountain Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. In 1972 they launched their own brand of clothing called Berghaus to sell in their shop. In 1993 Pentland Group purchased the business.Berluti LVMHLuxury menswear manufacturer and retailerFounded by Alessandro Berluti in Paris, the business was purchased by LVMH in 1993.Bershka Inditex GroupFashion retailerFashion retailer founded by the owners of Zara, the business opened its first UK shop in the Metro Centre in 2004.Blacks Outdoor Retail JD Sports Fashion plc Outdoor clothing and footwearFormerly Blacks of Greenock, originally a sail maker, then tent maker, the company became Blacks Camping during the 1980s before becoming Blacks Leisure in 1994. It purchased rival Millets in 1999. It went into a CVA in 2009, before going into administration in 2011 and being purchased by JD Sports Fashion plc.Blue Inc Marlow Retail LimitedMen's and ladies' clothingFounded as A. Levy & Sons in 1912. Traded under various names including Mr Byrite. Blue Inc name introduced in 2002. Purchased by Marlow Retail Ltd in 2006.Ozwald Boateng Private limited companyMen's tailorsOzwald Boateng opened his first boutique in Virgo Street, London in 1995. He moved to his current location No. 30 Savile Row in 2008.Boden Private companyMen's, ladies' and children's clothingFounded by Johnnie Boden in 1991, the business started out offering menswear products. It has since moved into women's and childrenswear selling primarily online in several countries. The business has one physical shop in Park Royal, London and plans to open further UK shops.Bolongaro Trevor Private companyMen's and women's fashion brandFounded by Kait Bolongaro and Stuart Trevor after they had sold their shares in AllSaints.Bonmarché Sun European PartnersLadies' clothingFormed by Parkash Singh Chima after the merging of two clothing business – Wiltex and Hartley, with the first Bonmarché opening in 1985. Acquired by Peacocks in 2002. Sold in January 2012 to Sun European Partners.Hugo Boss Public limited company Men's and ladies' fashionFounded by Hugo Boss as a clothing manufacturer in Stuttgart. The first UK shop opened in 1996 after Moss Brothers purchased the franchise. In April 2011 Moss Brother sold the franchise and its shop back to Hugo Boss.Bottega Veneta KeringItalian designer brandItalian designer brand that opened its first UK shop in Sloane Street, London in 2002.Boux Avenue Theo PaphitisLingerie retailerFounded by Theo Paphitis, the name is inspired by a French waitress who served Paphitis when holidaying with his family in France. The retailer opened its first shop in Spring 2011.Brandy Melville Private companyAmerican designer brandAmerican designer brand worn by celebrities Miley Cyrus, Ashley Benson, Karlie Kloss, Taylor Swift, Vanessa Hudgens, and several famous YouTubers.Bravissimo Private limited companyLadies' underwearFormed by Sarah Tremellen and Hannah Griffiths as a mail order business in 1995. In 1999 they opened their first shop in Ealing.Ellis Brigham Private companyOutdoor clothing and footwearFounded by Frederick Ellis Brigham started out by making walking boots and cycling shoes, opening his first shop in Harpurhey. The business continues to be owned by the Brigham family.Browns of York Private companyDepartment storeFounded over 100 years ago, the Helmsley shop featured in ITV series Heartbeat.Burberry Public companyMen's, ladies' and children's clothing brandLuxury fashion brand started by Thomas Burberry in Basingstoke, Hampshire in 1856. The business opened its first London shop in 1891, and changed its name to Burberrys due to the colloquial use of the Burberrys of London name. The business stayed in family hands until Great Universal Shops bought the business in 1955. In 1998 the business changed its name back to Burberry, and in 2002 the business was floated on the London Stock market, with Great Universal Shops selling their final share in 2005.Burtons Arcadia GroupMen's clothing and footwearFounded by Montague Burton as The Cross-tailoring Company. Was once a member of FTSE 100, but now a brand name of the Arcadia Group.Cad and the Dandy James Sleater, Ian MeiersMen's tailorsFounded in 2008 as a tailoring brand, the business opened its first shop in 2009.Calzedonia The Calzedonia Group Lingerie retailerItalian lingerie retailer that opened its first UK shop in 2011.Camper Private Spanish footwear manufacturer and retailerFounded by Lorenzo Fluxà Rosselló in Spain from a Spanish shoe manufacturer, opening its first shop in Barcelona in 1981.Vince Camuto Kurt GeigerAmerican designer shoesFounded by the former Nine West designer, the sister brand of Kurt Gieger opened its first UK shop in 2013.Canali Private companyMen's clothingFounded as a men's clothing business in Italy by Giacomo Canali and Giovanni Canali. In 1996 Moss Brothers purchased the franchise rights for opening Canali shops in the UK, and opened its flagship shop on New Bond Street in 2000. In 2010 Moss Brothers relinquished the Canali franchise and re-branded the shops under other brands they operated.Carven Private companyFrench designer ladieswearFounded by Carven Mallet in Paris as an Haute Couture house. Opened its first UK shop, in a licence agreement with Club 21, in 2013.Chanel Private French designer br