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Selfridges opens The Stock Market concept for clothing exchange and restoration

Luxury department store Selfridges has unveiled a new concept in its Corner Shop space that will allow customers to access services to exchange, restore or upcycle clothing and accessories. Entitled ‘The Stock Market’, the site suitably draws inspiration from the setting of the London Stock Exchange, seeing it transforming into a ‘trading floor’...

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Selfridges launches Worn Again campaign with series of in-store experiences

As part of its ongoing circular Reselfridges initiative, luxury retailer Selfridges has launched a new season-long campaign designed to explore new forms of retail experiences related to secondhand and circular shopping. Dubbed ‘Worn Again’, the campaign encapsulates a programme of collaborations and events that allow customers to participate in...

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Selfridges launches exclusive Elton John exhibition and shopping experience

Selfridges opened its doors last week to a pop-up store in their creative retail space, The Selfridge Corner shop, showcasing archive pieces from Elton John’s career and offering fans a unique experience to shop and celebrate. In the official press release, Selfridges called the collaboration “a homage to the legacy of an icon”, celebrating the...

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Selfridges introduces made-to-measure offer

Luxury department store Selfridges has stepped into a new realm with the launch of a made-to-measure service created in collaboration with eight brands, including Giorgio Armani, Prada and Thom Browne. The offer has seen “tailoring workrooms” introduced to its store, where the participating brands are set to become residents over the coming...

Business

New York Fashion Tech Lab signs new partnerships with Saks, Selfridges and TJX

The New York Fashion Tech Lab (NYFTLab), a program for women-led fashion and retail technology companies, unveils its tenth cohort with the participation of new B2B retail tech startups and new partners such as Saks, Selfridges, TJX. Wolverine World Wide, Inc. joins the ranks of the existing collaborators Burberry, Levi Strauss & Co., LVMH,...

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Selfridges’ new owners reportedly rack up billion pound debt

The new owners of Selfridges are said to have racked up over 1.7 billion pounds of debt after they took over the luxury department store. Thailand’s Central Group and Austria’s Signa Group formed a consortium to acquire the retailer in August 2022, however following the takeover, the firm was said to have added the debt to its balance sheet....

Fashion

Sarabande Foundation artist launches phygital garments in Selfridges

An artist-in-residence at Lee Alexander McQueen’s Sarabande Foundation has unveiled a series of phygital garments that are available at Selfridges in London. Martina Spetlova teamed up with US-based start-up Seamm to power the initiative, which will see a collection of her real-life jackets come to the virtual world. Using Seamm’s QR code, each...

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Canada Goose is launching rental with Selfridges

Luxury outerwear and apparel brand Canada Goose is launching a rental edit with Selfridges, which will be available from January 19 via the department store’s website and its London flagship. The rental edit, curated by the Selfridges buying team, features some of Canada Goose’s “most loved styles” for men and women, including its sustainable...

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David Gandy Wellwear launches in Selfridges

David Gandy Wellwear, the fashion and lifestyle brand founded in 2021 by British model David Gandy, has launched its first physical retail experience in Selfridges. The launch coincides with the brand's first anniversary and offers 17 pieces from Wellwear’s collections on the first floor of Selfridges, Oxford Street in London, in the men’s...

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Selfridges opens festive circular shop with pre-loved and vintage clothing

Luxury department store Selfridges has opened up a new circular shop within the ‘Corner Shop’ concept space of its London location. The Christmas-themed ‘Season’s Feastings’ draws inspiration from traditional silverware for the curation of its pre-loved, vintage and recycled ‘Silverwear’ collection displayed in the space. In a release, the...

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Christmas windows from around the world

With Christmas fast approaching, FashionUnited has rounded up the best of this year’s festive window displays at iconic department stores across the world, from Selfridges in London to Printemps in Paris and Saks in New York. Selfridges, London Selfridges have transformed 15 windows at its Oxford Street, London store into a must-see festive...

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Pangaia opens permanent space in Selfridges

Materials science company Pangaia has opened a permanent concession at Selfridges, London to solidify the brand’s presence in the British capital, following the success of its experimental pop-up in 2021. The ‘World of Pangaia’ retail installation has been designed to offer an immersive experience rooted in innovation and exploration, as well as...