Premium brands join line-up at Victoria Leeds
Hammerson owned Victoria Leeds is adding Cubitts eyewear specialist and Castle Fine Art to its line-up.
The Cubitts store is the brand’s first in the north following openings in London and Brighton and its ranges include an exclusive limited-edition collection of three frames inspired by Leeds-based artists, designers and architects.
Meanwhile Castle Fine Art, which specialises in original and limited edition artwork and sculptures, is opening a new flagship gallery at Victoria Leeds as a relocation from County Arcade.
Spread over 4,000 square feet, the store will enable the retailer to have more exhibition and event space.
Never Miss a Retail Update!Other retailers to sign up for stores at Victoria Leeds recently include Boodles, Kate Spade and Carvela. In addition, L’Occitane has upsized to a larger unit.
Jo Coburn, general manager of Victoria Leeds, said: “Cubitts is just the type of brand that will resonate with customers at Victoria Leeds; it’s been able to reimagine the concept of an eyewear store creating something more in keeping with a lifestyle brand.
“We are excited that it will sit alongside the new Castle Fine Art and new openings including Boodles and Kate Spade. It is a real testament to the quality and location of Victoria Leeds that luxury brands see the city as key to their expansion plans.”
