The UK fashion retailers market is projected to reach 66.9 billion British pounds by 2026.
What does this mean? Despite the COVID-19 pandemic slowing its roll in 2020, its revenue is about to grow at a faster rate than ever seen before.
This means the UK fashion retail industry is booming! If you’re looking to spice up your wardrobe and venture into a new look, diving into UK retailers is a good way to start.
Are you in the loop? If not, don’t worry. Below, we put together the top 15 fashion retailers in Britain.
ASOS
ASOS is one of the more familiar brands in the US. They cater to both men and women and have a wide range of styles from sportswear to chic, including shoes and accessories to choose from.
ASOS is one of the top retailers to look at when you want to amp up your work clothes. They offer a stylish work wardrobe for an affordable price.
The brand reps a motto of “Fashion Democracy,” where they stay inclusive of all their consumers, no matter what size, age, or gender. They offer over 30 sizes in their ASOS brand, and the best part is that all sizes are the same price! Who doesn’t love inclusivity?
Debenhams
This London-based brand dates back to 1778!
This retailer offers not only men’s and women’s clothing, but also shoes, accessories, homeware, and kids’ products!
Needless to say, this company is almost like a department store in one click.
The brand operated as an independent company until earlier this year, they were bought by Boohoo, another major UK retailer.
Boohoo
If you were ever looking into affordable, trendy online retailers, you probably came across Boohoo.
Boohoo is another major UK online fashion retailer that is aimed at both men and women. Having generated over £856.9m in 2019 and growing, they are currently booming in the online market as demand continues to rise.
This brand offers a lot of body-positive pieces that won’t put a dent in your pocket and will make you feel more confident than ever! If you’re looking for an affordable, stylish brand that offers not only apparel, accessories, and cosmetics, but also a ‘shop sustainable’ option, Boohoo is the brand for you!
Dorothy Perkins
Dorothy Perkins is an online London-based women’s clothing and accessories brand.
This brand’s website has recently gone through a reinvention, after being acquired by Boohoo earlier this year.
Let’s be real, everyone’s body is unique! Have you ever struggled to find the right fit when it came to online shopping? Among its new look, the company also allows consumers to ‘shop by fit’ whether you’re petite, curvy, or tall.
This makes online shopping less of a nightmare!
The company also offers ‘eco collections’, where the recycled fibers and sustainable fabrics used go through processes that consume less water, without the use of chemicals, and therefore, have a lower impact on the planet.
Oasis
Oasis is another renowned UK fashion retailer. Since launching in 1991, the brand is known for its feminine, signature floral designs, and comfortable key pieces like midi dresses and jumpsuits.
The British retailer emphasizes the importance of feeling beautiful and working hard at the same time. By creating effortless pieces that you can dress up or down timelessly, consumers can count on Oasis for style and versatility.
The brand was also scooped up last year by… you guessed it, Boohoo! When it comes to brands under Boohoo, you can count on them being transparent when it comes to sustainability. Oasis strives to not only lower their impact on the planet but lets consumers in on their sustainability plan.
Missguided
Missguided is another familiar women’s fashion online retailer that’s popular for its trendy and affordable clothing. Not only are they influenced directly by consumers, but also by social media, pop culture, and street style.
This multi-channeled company recently launched its products in 100 different Asda stores across the UK.
Its mission statement is to empower women all across the world. They rapidly produce nearly 1000 new styles every week, ensuring that consumers will always find what they’re looking for, from athletic wear to chic wear.
Another bonus, their website also allows you to shop by fit: tall, petite, maternity, or plus size!
Next
This multinational brand offers clothing, footwear, and homeware not only online but in about 500 different stores in the UK.
Next provides a wide variety of products to women, men, girls, boys, and also babies!
The site also offers free delivery for their handpicked beautiful bouquets and gifts line, which is perfect for a loved one or significant other.
If you’re looking for a well-rounded UK fashion retailer for your next pursuit, Next will ensure that whatever you need, they have!
Lipsy
Lipsy is a UK-based cosmetic and fashion retailer that sells women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, homeware, and beauty products. The brand sells in 40 different Next stores and through external websites like Next and ASOS.
In search of that timeless statement piece? Lipsy provides unique dresses for any special occasion that’ll make you feel bold and confident. They offer a wide variety of occasion-wear from first dates to summer weddings.
The brand exceeds in its unlimited amount of styles and patterns offered which includes: lace, floral, animal print, monochrome, bold solids, and more.
Who doesn’t want that perfect dress, for an affordable price?
M.i.h Jeans
Made in Heaven Jeans was founded in 1969, acting as the first British denim label. The brand emerged during London’s hip and rock n’ roll youth culture, just when jeans became everyday wear.
The company heavily emphasizes the importance of sustainability in their products, allowing consumers to deep dive into their sustainability manifesto.
M.i.h Jeans are made to last, and it is reflected in their high price point. The brand doesn’t only offer consumers timeless denim, but a sustainable conscious and beautiful story behind its upbringing.
M&S
Marks & Spencer is a major London-based multinational retailer that sells apparel, homeware, and food products. Yes! You can get chardonnay delivered to you.
Oh yeah, they’re sustainable! They offer feel-good shopping by sustainably sourcing 100% of their cotton, using recycled plastic in their polyester swimwear, creating cruelty-free beauty products, and being the world’s first major retailer to become carbon neutral.
Cheers to another well-rounded sustainable brand!
John Lewis & Partners
Formerly known as John Lewis, John Lewis & Partners is a high-end department store that operates throughout Great Britain.
As a department store, they offer a wide variety of products like home and garden, furniture and lights, electricals, apparel, beauty, children’s wear, sport and leisure, gifts, and more.
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In hopes of pushing diversity, the company recently partnered with Create Not Hate, to run a program that gives young, underrepresented individuals a voice in the creative sector. This is a major win for those who are trying to get their foot in the door in the industry!
Primark
The first Primark store opened in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. The next store opened up in Derby, the UK in 1973 and now operates in over 188 stores across the UK, the most saturated region for this retail brand.
Primark specializes in women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel, beauty, and homeware.
The brand also holds a ‘Primark Cares’ agenda that emphasizes the importance of the welfare of their factory workers, their goal to minimize the impact on the environment, setting high standards, and strategic global sourcing.
Paul Smith
Paul Smith is one of Britain’s major designers. He is known for his twist on classic aesthetics and unique approach to his designs.
His love for tradition and classics speaks volumes when you set eyes on his products. By taking a classic style and adding spice to it, not only does that make the product special but creates a new lane in the forever evolving fashion industry.
Paul Smith specializes in menswear but equally offers womenswear as well. Oh, yeah! This brand is also sustainable.
River Island
River Island is a London-based high street fashion brand that sells women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel. They also have a denim line and an ‘in season’ line that is updated with new styles every week.
Almost all their products are designed in-house, and they operate in over 300 stores internationally.
The brand is also sustainable and emphasizes gender equality, zero waste, diversity, and responsible sourcing.
Curate Your New Wardrobe With These Fashion Retailers
This list of fashion retailers is your guide to curating that new wardrobe. Not only are most of these retailers affordable, but they are also unique, versatile, and accessible!
Fortunately for you, we offer a wide variety of topics and tips on our website. Check out our blog for more suggestions on how to spice up that wardrobe!
