Hawes
& Curtis open in VQ
London shirt maker, Hawes & Curtis, open their new
store in Victoria Quarter’s County Arcade on Thursday 24th May.
Established in 1913 by Ralph Hawes and Freddie Curtis in
London's Jermyn Street, Hawes and Curtis have a long history of fine quality,
personal service and exceptional value. It's these qualities that have made
them popular with clients for nearly 100 years, including King George V1, Earl
Mountbatten and the Duke of Windsor.
The store has an established track record in VQ, having
had five years of successful trading on the King Edward Street side of the
centre. The move to County Arcade brings them fully within the scheme, as well
as providing a larger trading area.
John Bade, VQ Centre Director commented, “From their
initial opening in 2007, Hawes & Curtis rapidly established themselves with
customers, and have developed loyal following in the city. When the opportunity
arose to make the move to County Arcade they expressed keen interest from the
start, and I’m sure their opening will add significantly to the overall appeal
of County Arcade.”
“Wholly new brands opening here is always good for both
VQ and Leeds as a whole,” he continued, “but in many ways it’s equally notable
that established tenants choose to move within the centre. It would be naive to
think that VQ is the only option within the city, and I think it speaks well of
the broader perception of the centre and its trading benefits that brands such
as Hawes are making long term commitments to the scheme.”
Hawes & Curtis open at 22 – 24, County Arcade,
Victoria Quarter, Leeds on Thursday 24th May.