Phase Eight

Phase Eight
Private limited company
Industry Apparel Stores
Founded Wandsworth (1979)
Headquarters London, United Kingdom
Products Women's Clothing
Women's Accessories
Women's Shoes
Owner Foschini Group
Website www.phase-eight.com
Phase Eight, Putney Exchange, London

Phase Eight is a British womenwear designer clothing brand. The company has stores and concessions in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Australia, UAE, and other countries.

History

Phase Eight was first established by Patsy Seddon in London in 1979.[1] As a mother with young children, Seddon found buying practical and fashionable clothing that was both affordable and sophisticated impossible. In response she began designing her own pieces and launched ‘Phase Eight’ in a small boutique in Wandsworth Common. The name originated from a combination of P. Hayes, Patsy’s maiden name, and the address of our first shop, 8 Bellevue Road.[2] The retailer provides women's clothing designed in house, including Bridalwear and accessories.[3]

Phase Eight was purchased by the South African retailer Foschini Group in 2015.[4]

Stores

The retailer has 106 stores and 207 concessions in the UK, and 18 stores and 128 concessions internationally.[5]

Internationally, Phase Eight opened four stores in Switzerland and seven concessions in Germany through its subsidiaries and joint venture partners in 2013.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Feefo Info". feefo.com. Retrieved 13 Sep 2013.
  2. ↑ "Phase Eight founders". theguardian.com. 31 Jan 2005.
  3. ↑ "Concept". theguardian.com. 19 March 2013.
  4. ↑ Roberts, Lauretta (7 March 2016). "Jigsaw and Whistles "in sale talks"". The Industry. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Stores". Drapers Record. 13 Jan 2005.
  6. ↑ "Overseas Growth". retail-week.com. Retrieved 18 June 2013.

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