A London friend of mine once complained to me that, thanks to UNIQLO, everybody, everywhere, is suddenly stylish. True fashionistas are struggling to stand out now that the Japanese clothing brand has brought its affordable and simple everyday essentials to the UK high street, with 14 stores across the capital.
With UNIQLO locations also in the likes of Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh, (and more openings in Birmingham and Glasgow soon), Bristolians are next to find out why its budget-friendly, yet high-quality basics have built such a cult following. The brand, which launched 40 years ago, is set to open its first Bristol location at Cabot Circus this Spring.
Alessandro Dudech, COO of Uniqlo UK, said: “UNIQLO remains committed to strengthening its presence within the UK retail sector by expanding both our physical store network and ecommerce capabilities nationwide. As part of this strategic initiative, we are pleased to introduce UNIQLO to the communities and visitors in the South West in at Bristol’s Cabot Circus.”
Taking over the former Topshop site on Brigstowe Street, UNIQLO in Bristol will boast 15,000 sq ft of tradable space across two floors. You’ll be able to get your hands on the full range of men’s, women’s, kidswear and baby clothing, including the UNIQLO LifeWear collections. UNIQLO will join recent additions like M&S and Odeon at Cabot Circus
When is UNIQLO opening in Bristol?
On Instagram, UNIQLO has announced an official opening in Bristol for Thursday, April 16 at 10am. To celebrate the opening, UNIQLO has teamed up with local legends Aardman, Noods Radio and Upfest for exclusive T-shirts and tote bags in-store, while traditional Japanese Taiko drumming performances will take place throughout the day. The first 300 customers to spend over £60 in store will also get a special UNIQLO Bristol goody bag. To learn more, head here.
You will find UNIQLO at Unit SU25, Brigstowe Street, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3BX.
