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Louis Vuitton opens first menswear-dedicated store in Selfridges

French luxury label Louis Vuitton has opened its first store dedicated to its menswear collections. The retail space is located in Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square, and is marked by the launch of men’s creative director Pharrell Williams’ autumn 2026 line. Intended to serve as a one-stop shopping destination, the menswear store offers a...

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Robert Talbott returns to Madison Avenue with flagship launch during NYFW

Californian menswear brand Robert Talbott has returned to Madison Avenue, coinciding with the opening of its new flagship store with the start of New York Fashion Week. Hosting an invite-only cocktail celebration on Wednesday evening at its new store, the event coincides with the brand’s 75th anniversary while signalling its commitment to...

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New Balance unveils revamped NYC flagship store

Sportswear brand New Balance has reopened its flagship store on 5th Avenue, New York City, which now features a completely redesigned store interior. Interior of New Balance's revamped flagship store in Flatiron, NYC Credits: New Balance Officially opening its doors on Friday, September 12, during New York Fashion Week, the new 2,200 square foot...

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Tuckernuck opens flagship store in New York City

American retailer and lifestyle brand Tuckernuck has opened its first store in New York City, a flagship location on Madison Avenue. Officially opening its doors to the public on September 9, the new store at 1121 Madison Avenue features a design by acclaimed interior designer Cece Barfield and architect Wendy Burns, who together developed a...

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EB Denim opens debut flagship store in Los Angeles

EB Denim has opened its first-ever retail store in Los Angeles, its native city. Located at 217 S La Brea Avenue, the new flagship location is set to serve as a home base for the brand, offering EB Denim’s denim collections, essentials, and seasonal drops. The store features the brand’s distinctive signature style, measuring more than 5,500...

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Arket opens first store in Ireland

Arket is venturing into the retail landscape of Ireland. The H&M-owned brand has unveiled its first physical store in the region. Located at 60 Dawson Street in Dublin, the 810 square metre space spans two floors. Within the store, Arket stocks a full assortment of ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women, as well as childrenswear,...

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H&M opens new flagship in Le Marais, Paris

Opened on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 43 Rue des Francs-Bourgeois (Paris 4e), the new H&M flagship reflects the Swedish fast fashion giant’s desire to move upmarket and embrace circularity. The space (formerly Barbara Bui) spans 1,000 square metres. The design was conceived by an in-house Swedish team. “We wanted a modern and contemporary...

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Astrid & Miyu opens first Northern Ireland store

Jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu is venturing into the Northern Ireland market, where it has opened its first regional store. The London-based label has selected Belfast’s Victoria Square for the 1,800 square foot site, which houses a range of beauty pieces and an on-hand styling team. In a statement, founder of Astrid & Miyu, Connie Nam, said that...

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Aritzia opens first-ever store in Utah

Canadian design house and apparel retailer Aritzia has opened a new store in Salt Lake City, Utah, as it continues to experience robust growth in the country. The first store from Aritzia to open in the state, the opening at Fashion Place underscores the brand’s dedication to its customers in Utah and its ongoing growth strategy throughout the...

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Spain’s Alohas to open first UK store in London

Alohas is set to enter the UK retail market. The Barcelona fashion brand has selected London for its first store in the region, where it is due to open its doors in September. Located in Soho at 45 Beak Street, the store will offer a curated selection of the brand’s footwear, alongside pieces from its new collections. To align with its on-demand...

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Streetwear brand LFDY expands into France

Live Fast Die Young Clothing GmbH (LFDY) is expanding into France. The company is opening its first store in Paris. The Düsseldorf-based streetwear brand plans to open the doors of its first French shop at 33 Rue du Temple in the Marais district of Paris in November, LFDY announced on Tuesday. The company will present itself over 100 square...

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H&M unveils new store format in LA ahead of city-wide rollout

H&M has unveiled a new flagship in Los Angeles featuring a “more curated customer journey” ahead of a city-wide store rollout for the Swedish fashion giant. The new location, based at The Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax, sees the introduction of a new format for H&M in the US market, with upgraded interiors and enhanced service...