Gunwharf welcomes trio of luxury clothing stores
THREE luxury clothing brands have opened outlets at Gunwharf Quays.
Sweaty Betty, LK Bennett and Hunter are all welcoming customers at the shopping centre.
The businesses are situated in The Avenues district of Gunwharf Quays and offer shoppers more choice ahead of the Christmas period.
Yvonne Clay, centre director at Gunwharf Quays, said: ‘We are delighted to be expanding our extensive brand offering with the addition of three iconic brands this October.
‘The appetite for activewear has been steadily growing in recent years, and we are seeing a demand for new fashion-led brands at outlet prices, which makes all stores ideal new additions to our line-up ahead of the festive shopping period.’
Sweaty Betty is in a 1,704sq ft unit between Swarovski and Kate Spade.
It is a global activewear and lifestyle brand for women – known for its popular ‘power leggings’.
Hunter is between Kurt Geiger and Kate Spade in a 1,471sq ft space.
The British heritage brand is renowned for its Wellington boot.
It has been creating footwear, outerwear and accessories for the past 160 years.
Customers have until January 2023 to visit the pop-up store.
Paolo Porta, CEO of Hunter Boots, said: ‘We are very excited to be opening our Hunter pop-up at Gunwharf Quays, opening October 2022 until January 2023.
‘The pop-up marks our commitment to energising our retail channel, opening Hunter’s second outlet in the
UK. For consumers it is a great opportunity to see everything from our Original Wellington boots to seasonal products, apparel and accessories.’
LK Bennett’s clothing line utilises vibrant prints, elegant shapes and high-quality fabrics.
The brand was recently named Women’s Footwear Brand of the Year in Draper’s Footwear Awards 2022.
Darren Topp, CEO of LK Bennett, said: ‘We are delighted to be opening an LK Bennett outlet store in Gunwharf Quays;adestination-shopping area we know many of our customers already frequent.
‘The store will showcase a fantastic edit of the collections, from beautiful handcrafted shoes from Italy and Spain to luxurious “ready-towear” and stylish accessories.’