Skopes Menswear is set to open a new flagship store in the White Rose Centre.
Heritage men’s tailoring brand Skopes is set to celebrate a significant milestone with the opening of its flagship store at the White Rose Centre in Leeds.
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This new location marks the 20th brick-and-mortar store for the 76-year-old brand, which was originally founded in Leeds. The store’s launch symbolises both a major expansion for Skopes and a homecoming to the city where it all began.
Skopes is one of the UK’s leading and longest-established menswear brands, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023. The brand is headquartered in Leeds and alongside its e-commerce retail offering, has 19 (20, with White Rose and soon to be 21 with another store set to open in York) traditional bricks-and- mortar shops across the UK and 15 concessions.
The now legendary brand was established by Sydney Cope in 1948. He sourced fabric from Yorkshire mills to create bespoke trousers that got people talking. Soon the Skopes name became renowned for its cavalry twills, Hebden Bridge corduroy, and for sourcing the finest worsted yarns from Huddersfield.
As the brand’s popularity soared, its ready- to-wear line of men’s clothing was born. The business continued to grow and has stayed in the family as the decades have rolled on. Sydney’s son, Geoffrey, took the reins during much of the 1970s and 80s. Since then, Sydney’s grandson, Simon Cope, has been at the helm.
Today, Skopes’ suits are tailored to satisfy the demands of an ever more discerning audience, with a broad collection of dapper looks for any occasion.
The new store will offer a full range of men’s formalwear including suits, outerwear, shirts, and accessories in a range of contemporary styles, fits and colours. The brand offers one of the most comprehensive range of sizes on the high street, from 34’’ chest up to 62’’, in short, regular, and longer lengths, as well as regular, tailored, and slim fit.
Simon Cope, the brand’s Managing Director and Chairman, said: “We at Skopes are very excited and extremely proud to open a 3,800 sq.ft store within the White Rose Shopping Centre to enable the Skopes brand to showcase our amazing garments and offer the fantastic community of Leeds our exceptional service and quality.
“We are a Leeds company, owned by a Leeds family and we are very proud of our heritage. Opening a dedicated store in our home city is so exciting.”
A celebratory ‘brunch party’ launch event will be held on 28th September, 9.30am to 1.30pm with Skopes CEO Simon Cope and Married at First Sight star and charity figurehead Matt Jameson set to cut the ribbon. They will be joined by Leeds Rhinos legend and MND campaigner Kevin Sinfield and former Leeds United captain Ross McCormack, both long- standing Skopes customers. Live entertainment will be provided by Leeds singer-songwriter Kuill and Britain’s Got Talent magician Luke Lenihan.
The event includes the opportunity to view Skopes’ latest collection and meet with men’s stylist Nick Hems, who will be on hand to provide personalised style advice tailored to formalwear and the latest fashion trends.
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