The high-profile Yorkshire shopping destination will add seven new openings to its already impressive roster of brands this quarter. Where retail in other areas is struggling, Victoria Leeds is attracting exciting new businesses, and therefore customers, right into the heart of the city.
Monica Vinader, Ace & Tate, Caffe Concerto, Ikaro, Pour Moi, Le Blé, and Bird & Blend Co are all opening throughout autumn of this year.
Monica Vinader
This will be the first, full price standalone store outside of London for renowned jeweller Monica Vinader, who create everyday, wearable jewellery and a brand that was key to the ‘stackables’ trend.
Ace & Tate
Open as of August, Ace & Tate is a certified B. Corp eyewear specialist who designs all of their frames themselves, in Amsterdam.
Caffe Concerto
Italian brasserie brand Caffe Concerto brings a stylish restaurant and fine food experience to the city. Leeds is the second location to open outside of London and will be positioned within Victoria Gate with outdoor seating onto Harewood Street.
Ikaro
Dabangg Hospitality Group is coming to Victoria Leeds this autumn with Ikaro. The group behind Sakkusamba and Estabulo, will bring high-end restaurant and late-night bar, Ikaro offering seafood, grill, and a Champagne bar, taking over what was the former East 59th restaurant’s unit, adjacent to ISSHO.
Pour Moi
Pour Moi is a lingerie, nightwear, and beachwear specialist offering luxurious lingerie and supportive swimwear in a huge range of sizes and will be situated in Victoria Gate.
Le Blé
Mediterranean bakery and patisserie brand Le Blé offers coffee art and the best, freshly baked, and Mediterranean-inspired goods, from desserts and sandwiches to cakes and croissants.
Bird & Blend Co
The eco-conscious award-winning tea company Bird & Blend Tea Co opened their Leeds store this month. Bringing a tea lover’s paradise to Victoria Quarter, offering a range of over 100 blends.
Ongoing success for Victoria Leeds
Following the openings of Phase Eight, Whistles, The Whisky Shop, Jimmy Fairly and Townhouse, Victoria Leeds continues to cement itself firmly as a stalwart shopping destination outside of London for aspirational, desirable and exclusive brands.
Blending the historical appeal of the Victoria Quarter’s Victorian arcades with the stunning modernity of the award-winning Victoria Gate, Victoria Leeds continues to be a unique destination, where visitors can eat, drink, experience, and perhaps most importantly, shop.
Real Estate specialists Rivington Hark manage the destination alongside property management specialists, Montagu Evans.
Robert Hadfield, Director at Rivington Hark, said: “Long gone are the days when shoppers expected high streets to all look, and offer, the same. Shoppers nowadays thrive on the uniqueness of their shopping experience, and that’s what we offer at Victoria Leeds. We create not only shopping destinations but inspiring experiences; we want to curate an exciting and enjoyable experience for both the brands we house and the customers we welcome daily.”
Jo Coburn, Senior General Manager at Victoria Leeds, said: “We want to strengthen our part in the cultural life force of the city, and the way to do that is to attract the new, the exciting, well known brands and also independent locals. We value a sense of belonging, within the Victoria Leeds community and with the wider city. That’s why we also work with city partners on immersive events and cultural experiences, to make Victoria Leeds an inspiring destination.”
The new brands will sit alongside more than 85 other companies who currently sit within Victoria Leeds. Some of the world’s most renowned brands, from Harvey Nichols to Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith, and Boodles, all call Victoria Leeds home.
