A STAR-studded line-up has attended the launch of a pop-up menswear boutique at Bicester Village.
Hunger Games actor Sam Claflin, Ed Speleers and Allen Leech of Downton Abbey fame, T4 presenter Rick Edwards and Game of Thrones star Finn Jones were just some of the names present at the shopping mall on Thursday.
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The British Designers’ Collective Menswear boutique has been set up to celebrate London Collections: Men, which brings together the country’s best menswear designers to show off their creations and sell their work.
It has been put together by the style director of British GQ magazine. Robert Johnston.
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The menswear boutique follows on from the successful women’s pop-up which was opened at the shopping centre from May 21 to August 17.
Some of the designers sold at the boutique will include Jonathan Saunders, Agi & Sam, Lou Dalton, James Long, Oliver Spencer and Sibling.
Creations by shoe designers Nicholas Kirkwood, Mr Hare and Grenson will also be on display.
Robert Johnston, associate editor of British GQ, said: “The British Designers’ Collective curated by GQ is an incredible way to celebrate some of the best new British menswear designers and it gives these designers a unique chance to show international visitors the amazing talent that London Collections: Men is encouraging to flourish in the UK.”
Desirée Bollier, chief executive of Value Retail Management, which manages Bicester Village, said:“We are now delighted to showcase British men’s fashion for the first time in two years, which is more exciting than ever thanks to London Collections: Men, the new fashion week dedicated to men.
“Based on our successful summer collaboration with the Royal Academy of Art, guests will have the opportunity to discover and purchase the work of up-and-coming British artists, as British art and fashion are celebrated again at Bicester Village.”
The pop-up boutique is now open and will run until October 21.
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