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Represent names former Adidas Yeezy executive to lead North America

Manchester-based, British luxury streetwear brand Represent has appointed former Adidas Yeezy general manager Jim Anfuso as president of North America to lead “aggressive US expansion”. Anfuso, a veteran of the footwear and streetwear industry, was most recently president of commerce at Complex Ntwrk. He is best known for launching and managing...

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Represent unveils first look at London flagship ahead of opening

British luxury streetwear brand Represent is adding to its store portfolio, which includes Manchester in the UK and Los Angeles in the US, with a flagship store in London at 135-141 Wardour Street on July 12. The store spans 5,000 square feet across two floors and will showcase the brand’s Represent Mainline brand, signature performance wear...

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Hunter launches Western-inspired collaboration with Represent

British heritage footwear brand Hunter, which is part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, has unveiled a Western-inspired streetwear collaboration with British luxury brand Represent. The collaboration blends British heritage with Americana influences, exploring Western iconography and the cowboy boot, reimagined onto Hunter’s iconic...

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Represent and investment firm True name Kenny Wilson as chair

British luxury brand Represent is continuing its global expansion strategy. In the label’s latest move, it has appointed Kenny Wilson as chair and non-executive director alongside its strategic partner, investment firm True. Wilson brings to the role 35 years of experience in various global brands, including Levi’s and Cath Kidston, where he...

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Represent opens Selfridges pop-up for newly launched womenswear collection

British luxury brand Represent has opened a pop-up retail space in department store Selfridges to celebrate the launch of its new womenswear line. Initially unveiled towards the end of January, ‘Represent Woman’ expands on the brand’s existing presence in menswear, evolving its signature codes to give this new consumer their own identity. Now,...

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Represent debuts womenswear line, dedicated team assembled

British luxury label Represent has unveiled its first-ever, fully-realised womenswear line, a stand-alone edit that it says was “informed by but not indebted to the men’s collections”. To drive forward this division, under the title ‘Represent Woman’, the company has assembled a new womenswear team, headed by designer Toni Purdie. Set to...

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Represent unveils debut womenswear collection in collaboration with Puma

British streetwear brand Represent has launched its debut womenswear collection as part of its collaboration with sportswear giant Puma. The launch is Represents biggest performance wear collaboration to date for its 247 line and features the brand’s first-ever womenswear clothing, including its first sports bra and women's trainer, which is...

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Represent sells minority stake to investment firm True

Represent has established a strategic partnership with investment firm True, which has snapped up a minority stake in the British luxury brand to help fuel its ongoing growth plan. The move intends to aid in the expansion of Represent’s presence, both in the luxury and performance sportswear sector and internationally, across the UK, US and the...

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British fashion brand Represent opens first UK flagship store

British menswear label Represent is set to inaugurate its first UK flagship store in Manchester this weekend, marking a significant time in the brand's transition from digital-first retailer to omnichannel retailer. The company, projecting turnover of 100m pounds by year-end 2024 and 250m pounds by 2028, has demonstrated remarkable growth...

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Represent opens permanent space at Harrods

British luxury fashion label Represent, founded by George and Mike Heaton in 2011, has opened a new permanent space within luxury department store Harrods in London. Located on Harrods menswear, second floor, the 610 square foot concession has been designed to replicate the sleek, monochrome interior of Represent’s Los Angeles store, which...

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Represent to open its first UK store in Manchester

British streetwear brand Represent has chosen its hometown of Manchester to open its first UK store this autumn. The new 5,419 square foot store, located on New Cathedral Street in Manchester city centre, positions Represent alongside luxury retailers, including Canada Goose, Paul Smith, Louis Vuitton, Selfridges, and Harvey Nichols. George...

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Represent opens first permanent store in Los Angeles

British luxury streetwear brand Represent has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, which will serve as the brand's flagship store and office space. The new store, which measures more than 3,100 square feet, is the first of three new retail locations Represent is set to open throughout the year. Opening its...