Hit or Miss

Womenswear chains' autumn 11 ranges are impressive, but the major challenge is to deliver on price as well as trends

Aldo

Aldo

14 October 2011 | By

Some good product but this is an uninspiring environment and prices aren’t always competitive.

Clarks

Clarks

14 October 2011 | By

Eye-catching styles with comfort in mind, Clarks offers good value in a well-signposted setting.

Jones Bootmaker

Jones Bootmaker

14 October 2011 | By

A good range of product in a calm setting with good service and some highly competitive prices

LK Bennett

LK Bennett

14 October 2011 | By

Good signature styles, though eveningwear shoes are a letdown. Attentive service

New Look

New Look

14 October 2011 | By

On trend for autumn 11, New Look offers good value and helpful staff but few real-leather lines

Office

Office

14 October 2011 | By

Not enough new product, disappointing shopper experience and higher than expected pricing.

Russell & Bromley

Russell & Bromley

14 October 2011 | By

Top-quality on-trend product, well merchandised, at prices that generally reflect the upmarket offer

Topshop

Topshop

14 October 2011

Totally on trend, it knocks spots off its rivals with good value product. Insufficient seating though.

Topshop

Hit or Miss

7 October 2011 | By

Womenswear chains’ autumn 11 ranges are impressive, but the major challenge is to deliver on price as well as trends.

River Island

RIVER ISLAND

7 October 2011 | By

Bang on trend, in tune with its cool customers’ tastes. But it struggles with the cash-strapped.

Primark

PRIMARK

7 October 2011 | By

Excellent products at the cheapest prices on the high street, but quality is not always up to scratch.

Forever 21

FOREVER 21

7 October 2011 | By

A bright, airy store, with great design detail, but it is trumped by rivals on product and prices.

Dorothy Perkins

DOROTHY PERKINS

7 October 2011 | By

If colour is what you’re after, Dorothy Perkins is the store to head to, with well-priced product.

Gap

GAP

7 October 2011 | By

Despite the narrow store, offers a good mix of denim and trend-led product.

Reiss

REISS

7 October 2011 | By

Standout product covering key trends and more in a model store.

Hobbs

HOBBS

7 October 2011 | By

Good spread of trends across all three brands, but suspicious staff over-service.

Barratts

Barratts

14 October 2011 | By

Missing some key trends and the store has a dated look. Not very good value for money.

Dune

Dune

14 October 2011

Some standout lines in women’s, with good service in a spacious, boutiquey environment

Kurt Geiger

Kurt Geiger

14 October 2011 | By

A few strong items but generally the store lacks wow factor as well as sufficient seating.

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer

14 October 2011 | By

M&S comes into its own on value for money, but customer service could be improved.

Nine West

Nine West

14 October 2011 | By

Some good stylish product if sometimes a little tacky and overpriced. Service could be improved.

River Island

River Island

14 October 2011 | By

Trend-leading River Island has interesting product and ways of displaying it, but it is of mixed value.

Schuh

Schuh

14 October 2011 | By

Attention to detail from the welcoming staff and plenty of seating, but some prices are too high.

Clarks

Hit or Miss

14 October 2011 | By

Footwear retailers in Westfield Stratford proved they have a handle on autumn 11 trends, but only some go the extra mile to keep customers spending.

Topshop

TOPSHOP

7 October 2011 | By

Perfectly executed on-trend product, excellent staff and wide pricing makes this top of the shops.

Miss Selfridge

MISS SELFRIDGE

7 October 2011 | By

Expertly interprets trends, but loses out to the fanfare of bigger rivals and their lower prices.

New Look

NEW LOOK

7 October 2011 | By

Despite quality product, it misses out on top spot due to Primark’s more tempting prices.

Marks & Spencer

MARKS & SPENCER

7 October 2011 | By

A standout autumn collection covering all key trends in one of Stratford’s anchor stores.

Next

NEXT

7 October 2011 | By

Next interprets the key trends for its customers, but comes up short against M&S’s breadth.

Cos

COS

7 October 2011 | By

Well-interpreted trends to suit its pared-down aesthetic. Great store with matching service.

Zara

ZARA

7 October 2011 | By

The go-to retailer for grown-ups looking to buy into key trends at affordable prices.

All Saints

ALL SAINTS

7 October 2011 | By

A truly differentiated and impressive offer let down by old-season stock and blaring music.

February's international catwalk shows gave high street fashion retailers plenty to play with for Autumn 10. Drapers' visit to Bristol's Cabot Circus shopping centre and neighbouring Broadmead saw - with few exceptions - great interpretations of autumn 10's love affair with texture, leopard print and minimalism.

Hobbs

Hobbs, 17 Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Product is perfectly pitched to the Hobbs customer, while service is second to none.

All Saints

All Saints, 4 Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

The product is All Saints all over but with wider appeal and good pricing architecture.

Reiss, 13 Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Reiss ticks all the trend boxes except the aviator jacket on the day of Drapers’ visit.

French Connection

French Connection, 21 Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Better pricing continues for autumn 10 but product is predominantly stripy.

Monsoon

Monsoon, Unit SU13B, Concorde Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Too much Sale stock so early in the season takes the focus away from a few key pieces.

Topshop

Topshop, Unit SU25, Brigstowe Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

An enviable product offering at good prices, only let down by a haphazard basement floor.

Oasis

Oasis, Unit SU60, George White Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Oasis ticks off all of this season’s trends but a mid-season Sale detracts from the offer.

H&M

H&M, Unit SU24, Brigstowe Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

A messy, incoherent store lets down a decent offer of some key trends and basics.

Primark

Primark, 1-27 The Horsefair

15 October 2010 | By

Another complete product offering targeting young and older shoppers alike.

Peacocks

Peacocks, 50-60 The Horsefair

15 October 2010 | By

A heavy focus on leopard print and lace supported by strong knitwear.

BHS

BHS, 38-46 Broadmead

15 October 2010 | By

Outerwear and basics are strong but there is a lot of discounting, which cheapens the offer.

Zara

Zara, Unit SU40, George White Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Autumn’s minimalist trend is right up Zara’s street, and is delivered at excellent value.

Ted Baker, 1 Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Quirky product stands out but the windows are disappointing by Ted’s high standards.

Dorothy Perkins, Unit SU39, George White Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Good on-trend pieces and basics but struggles to carry off high-end interpretations.

Wallis, Unit SU35, Concorde Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Brightly coloured dresses stand out but Dorothy Perkins offers better value.

River Island

River Island, Unit SU06, Concorde Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

A great mix of trend-led styles and River Island’s sexy signature at great prices.

New Look

New Look, Unit SU54, The Circus, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

Clever merchandising enables New Look to show off its comprehensive trend-led offer.

Warehouse

Warehouse, Unit SU40A, Penn Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

If it’s dresses you want this is the shop for you, but customer service could be better.

Next

Next, Unit SU22, Brigstowe Street, Cabot Circus

15 October 2010 | By

A complete offer of on-trend and workwear pieces in a great store environment.

Debenhams

Debenhams, 1-5 St James Barton

15 October 2010 | By

Good pricing architecture and product across the mainline and sub-brands.

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer, 78 Broadmead

15 October 2010 | By

M&S covers most trends and adapts them to its customers, but the store looks tired.

Bristol’s Cabot Circus shopping centre and neighbouring Broadmead is subject to Drapers' scrutiny of Autumn 10 collections

BHS

BHS, 48-54 Commercial Road

17 April 2010 | By

A dull offer which merely mops up what Bhs’s in-house brands fail to already provide

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer, 23-31 Commercial Road

17 April 2010 | By

There’s little to excite in this branch of M&S, but all the basics are here

Debenhams

Debenhams, The Square

17 April 2010 | By

Every trend is ticked off, but the store is confusing, cramped and badly laid out

Austin Reed

Austin Reed, 1 Westover Road

17 April 2010 | By

This sad-looking shop has too many Sale signs and not enough focus on womenswear

Coast

Coast, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

Wedding wear is here in spades at good prices but certain body shapes are under-served

House of Fraser

French Connection, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

Better pricing in a new concession makes the French Connection bling all the more enticing

House of Fraser

Ted Baker, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

A full range of product categories makes this one of House of Fraser’s best concessions

Zara

Zara, 68 Commercial Road

17 April 2010 | By

Great product, great store and great prices put Zara heads and shoulders above its rivals

House of Fraser

Warehouse, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

A well presented, trend-led collection, but it lacks a real punch to stand out this season

Jane Norman

Jane Norman, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

Party girl takes on key spring trends in an environment suited to young, clubby shoppers

Oasis

Oasis, 21-23 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

An easy-to-browse store set over two floors takes advantage of spring 10’s girlish trends

New Look

New Look, 3 Richmond Hill

17 April 2010 | By

A multitude of trends targets Bournemouth’s most fashion-aware youngsters

Next

Next, 22-24 Commercial Road

17 April 2010 | By

A disappointing shop with too many distractions and not enough original pieces

Dorothy Perkins

Dorothy Perkins, 10 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

A comprehensive basics offer is balanced out with the key looks in a tidy environment

Peacocks

Peacocks, 2 Dalkeith Arcade

17 April 2010 | By

Plenty of trend references in an immaculate store - just a pity about its run-down location

Beales

Jaeger, Within Beales, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

A small Jaeger offer has too much colour but still offers some spot-on pieces for spring

Wallis

Wallis, Bhs, 48-54 Commercial Road

17 April 2010 | By

Carefully bought product offers the shopper something exciting but lacks excitement

Monsoon

Monsoon, 41 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

A rainbow of coloured dresses leads the way at Monsoon, with plenty of added extras

Karen Millen

Karen Millen, 3-4 Bournemouth Arcade

17 April 2010 | By

An exclusive-feeling store houses some of the more ‘wow’ pieces seen in Bournemouth

Miss Selfridge

Miss Selfridge, 14-14A Commercial Road

17 April 2010 | By

A disappointing store overshadows some pretty product and decent pricing

House of Fraser

Mango, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

Balmainia is in full swing at Mango, with rock ‘n’ roll product in a well-branded space

H&M, 68 Commercial Road

17 April 2010 | By

Plenty of trends mixed in with more grown-up workwear make for an inclusive one-stop shop

River Island

River Island, 34 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

The exciting product would have looked more impressive in a slightly less tired shopfit

Topshop

Topshop, 10 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010 | By

Original trend interpretations characterise a strong season for Topshop in a first-rate store

Bournemouth was the venue for the second in our seasonal surveys of the high street’s spring 10 ranges

River Island

24 October 2009

A quirky take on trends in an inspirational store puts River Island in top spot for young fashion.

Topshop

24 October 2009

Original product, a fun shopping environment and a two-floor layout makes for a great store.

Oasis

24 October 2009

Fails to play up to its glamorous strengths, with too much focus on casualwear.

Warehouse

24 October 2009

Discounting and poorly dressed mannequins undermine the trend message.

Mango

24 October 2009

A skewed floor layout deflects attention away from the great product Mango has on offer.

Monsoon

24 October 2009

Great embellishment and winter woolies means Monsoon comes into its own for autumn.

Zara

24 October 2009

Too much ultra-feminine product and summery pieces skew the winter season.

All Saints

24 October 2009

‘Too-cool-for-school gorgeousness’ entices, but service costs this store some points.

Jaeger

24 October 2009

A gorgeous location and some strong pieces, but prices still seem steep against competitors.

Hobbs

24 October 2009

A great new sub-brand, helpful staff and a stunning store ensure Hobbs impresses.

Marks & Spencer

24 October 2009

The product fails to stand out against the backdrop of this tired shopfit.

Dorothy Perkins

24 October 2009

Footwear stands out in a store too diluted in product terms to really be a strong contender.

Miss Selfridge

24 October 2009

A great mix of directional and commercial looks well targeted at the younger shopper.

Primark

24 October 2009

Acres of striking trend-led product, with plenty of cheap basics in a relatively tidy store.

New Look

24 October 2009

Ultra-youthful looks abound and the busy store suggests this is a good fit for the city.

H&M

24 October 2009

On-trend product is a little lost among a deluge of basics, but what is there is original.

French Connection

24 October 2009

A small but perfectly formed destination store for dazzling party dresses and blinging daywear.

Whistles

24 October 2009

Whistles makes its mark with original prints, luxury fabrics and an exclusive-feeling store.

Ted Baker

24 October 2009

A hit or miss product offer is saved by a roomy store, quirky shopfit and extra detail.

Reiss

24 October 2009

Not enough sexiness at Reiss, which plays it far too safe for autumn.

Karen Millen

24 October 2009

Colour stands out for autumn, with great customer service a key feature in this store.

Next

24 October 2009

A trend-aware autumn range works this good store location hard.

Debenhams

24 October 2009

Decent product, shame about the uninspiring and tired shopfit.

GAP

24 October 2009

A lack of new season product, with too many Sale items and poor PoS lets Gap down.

All Saints

Hit or Miss - Menswear Autumn 11

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

In the third and final of this season’s surveys, menswear retailers at Westfield Stratford took an everyman approach for autumn 11 with style options galore.

River Island

River Island

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

A first-rate product offer, but prices and in-store merchandising aren’t as competitive.

Superdry

Superdry

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

A limited knitwear range and too many plaid shirts characterise this season’s product offer.

Zara

Zara

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Outerwear and knitwear take centre stage, with attractive prices that often undercut rivals.

All Saints

All Saints

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

A limited chino offer takes the gloss off a strong knitwear offer and the in-store music is too loud.

Next

Next

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Key pieces in the windows draw in shoppers, so it’s a shame the prices are a little high.

Burton

Burton

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Dull mannequins fail to do justice to a solid collection in which chinos and knits stand out.

Primark

Primark

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Strong product breadth at the cheapest prices, though the quality is often a letdown.

Aldo

Aldo

14 October 2011 | By

Some good product but this is an uninspiring environment and prices aren’t always competitive.

Clarks

Clarks

14 October 2011 | By

Eye-catching styles with comfort in mind, Clarks offers good value in a well-signposted setting.

Jones Bootmaker

Jones Bootmaker

14 October 2011 | By

A good range of product in a calm setting with good service and some highly competitive prices

LK Bennett

LK Bennett

14 October 2011 | By

Good signature styles, though eveningwear shoes are a letdown. Attentive service

New Look

New Look

14 October 2011 | By

On trend for autumn 11, New Look offers good value and helpful staff but few real-leather lines

Office

Office

14 October 2011 | By

Not enough new product, disappointing shopper experience and higher than expected pricing.

Russell & Bromley

Russell & Bromley

14 October 2011 | By

Top-quality on-trend product, well merchandised, at prices that generally reflect the upmarket offer

Topshop

Topshop

14 October 2011

Totally on trend, it knocks spots off its rivals with good value product. Insufficient seating though.

Topshop

Hit or Miss

7 October 2011 | By

Womenswear chains’ autumn 11 ranges are impressive, but the major challenge is to deliver on price as well as trends.

River Island

RIVER ISLAND

7 October 2011 | By

Bang on trend, in tune with its cool customers’ tastes. But it struggles with the cash-strapped.

Primark

PRIMARK

7 October 2011 | By

Excellent products at the cheapest prices on the high street, but quality is not always up to scratch.

Forever 21

FOREVER 21

7 October 2011 | By

A bright, airy store, with great design detail, but it is trumped by rivals on product and prices.

Dorothy Perkins

DOROTHY PERKINS

7 October 2011 | By

If colour is what you’re after, Dorothy Perkins is the store to head to, with well-priced product.

Gap

GAP

7 October 2011 | By

Despite the narrow store, offers a good mix of denim and trend-led product.

Reiss

REISS

7 October 2011 | By

Standout product covering key trends and more in a model store.

Hobbs

HOBBS

7 October 2011 | By

Good spread of trends across all three brands, but suspicious staff over-service.

SAINSBURY’S

9 May 2009

Packed full of summertime treats aimed at housewives trading in the school-run for a fortnight of Mediterranean sun

GEORGE AT ASDA

9 May 2009

George has upped its quality, while keeping prices super low, delivering a host of on-trend styles

PRIMARK

9 May 2009

Well interpreted trends and its signature cheap as chips prices keep Primark’s value position strong

MATALAN

9 May 2009

A badly lit, dingy store detracts from a clearly merchandised store with credible designs for 16 year-old lads through to 45 year-old dads

PRIMARK

9 May 2009

Primark’s menswear offer fails to live up to its womenswear in terms of style, but prices are low

GEORGE AT ASDA

9 May 2009

Menswear has some way to go to catch up to its womenswear counterpart, but the good, better, best pricing architecture was spot on

ZARA

25 April 2009

One of the widest sweeps of styles in Westfield

ALL SAINTS

25 April 2009

The signature sludgy rock look is updated in an imaginative and great looking store

FRENCH CONNECTION

25 April 2009

A small menswear offering does not make for an equable comparison with Westfield’s often large offerings

UNIQLO

25 April 2009

A featherweight till receipt and its mix of updated classic pieces makes Uniqlo tough to resist

TOPMAN

25 April 2009

Forget about reading the style press, just come here for a cross-section of current trends

HOLLISTER

25 April 2009

Smoke and mirrors it may be but the mix of candy sweet and sexy Americana will thrill UK teens

BURTON

25 April 2009

A more convincing young fashion offer from Burton sees it do battle at the youthful end of menswear

DESIGUAL

25 April 2009

A dramatic theatre of a store, but it is filled with clothes that you can only wear at a festival

ARMANI EXCHANGE

25 April 2009

Exciting retail in sci-fi store crash-landed from a sleeker future with clobber to match.

MARKS AND SPENCER

25 April 2009

A manicured department, crammed full of product with penny-pinching entry points and an obsession with quality

SUITS YOU

25 April 2009

A more attractive store banishes some of the blandness that infects the suit specialist

ESPRIT

25 April 2009

An attractive store with a thoughtful product mix, but pricing is slightly inconsistent

Karen Millen

KAREN MILLEN

18 April 2009

Karen Millen’s take on spring 09’s trends are spot on in an immaculate store

Cos

COS

18 April 2009

Cos offers excellent value for money on key, trend-led pieces

French Connection

FRENCH CONNECTION

18 April 2009

Dresses stand out at French Connection, but pricing is erratic on some pieces

Zara

ZARA

18 April 2009

Zara failed to compete with rivals’ immaculate stores, and poor merchandising let the product down

Topshop

TOPSHOP

18 April 2009

Topshop delivers on every trend and its product mix is second to none

Warehouse

WAREHOUSE

18 April 2009

Warehouses combines great designs with richer fabrications, whilst still keeping prices relatively low

New Look

NEW LOOK

18 April 2009

New Look still offers great value for money, but plays it safe on the trends front

Marks and Spencer

MARKS & SPENCER

18 April 2009

An impressive store and good value for money give M&S the top spot this season

Debenhams

DEBENHAMS

18 April 2009

There’s plenty on offer at Debenhams, with Red Herring and Designers At brands servicing their customers

Gap

GAP

18 April 2009

Gap’s design credentials are a let-down this season and its store failed to live up to competitors too

Hugo Boss

HUGO BOSS

18 April 2009

A well-edited, trend-led collection oozes luxury charm and stands out among competitors

Calvin Klein Jeans

CALVIN KLEIN JEANS

18 April 2009

Calvin Klein Jeans’ denim ranges are the only things to impress in this store

Topman

Topman

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Standout product with a strong pricing architecture in one of Stratford’s most impressive stores

H&M

H&M

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

A good mix of trend-led and basic product, but menswear isn’t given enough window space.

Cos

Cos

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

A Scandinavian twist on wardrobe classics complemented by a service-driven store.

Reiss

Reiss

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Technology leads the excellent customer service experience, but some prices are a touch high.

Marks and Spencer

Marks and Spencer

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Although sub-brands tick the right product boxes the store is let down by poor menswear signage.

Gap

Gap

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

The retailer plays it safe at the expense of trends, instead focusing on its denim expertise.

Uniqlo

Uniqlo

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Quirky merchandising techniques and enticing prices for quality items make Uniqlo a hit.

New Look

New Look

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Menswear is dwarfed by womenswear in the window display, but offers good value for money

Barratts

Barratts

14 October 2011 | By

Missing some key trends and the store has a dated look. Not very good value for money.

Dune

Dune

14 October 2011

Some standout lines in women’s, with good service in a spacious, boutiquey environment

Kurt Geiger

Kurt Geiger

14 October 2011 | By

A few strong items but generally the store lacks wow factor as well as sufficient seating.

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer

14 October 2011 | By

M&S comes into its own on value for money, but customer service could be improved.

Nine West

Nine West

14 October 2011 | By

Some good stylish product if sometimes a little tacky and overpriced. Service could be improved.

River Island

River Island

14 October 2011 | By

Trend-leading River Island has interesting product and ways of displaying it, but it is of mixed value.

Schuh

Schuh

14 October 2011 | By

Attention to detail from the welcoming staff and plenty of seating, but some prices are too high.

Clarks

Hit or Miss

14 October 2011 | By

Footwear retailers in Westfield Stratford proved they have a handle on autumn 11 trends, but only some go the extra mile to keep customers spending.

Topshop

TOPSHOP

7 October 2011 | By

Perfectly executed on-trend product, excellent staff and wide pricing makes this top of the shops.

Miss Selfridge

MISS SELFRIDGE

7 October 2011 | By

Expertly interprets trends, but loses out to the fanfare of bigger rivals and their lower prices.

New Look

NEW LOOK

7 October 2011 | By

Despite quality product, it misses out on top spot due to Primark’s more tempting prices.

Marks & Spencer

MARKS & SPENCER

7 October 2011 | By

A standout autumn collection covering all key trends in one of Stratford’s anchor stores.

Next

NEXT

7 October 2011 | By

Next interprets the key trends for its customers, but comes up short against M&S’s breadth.

Cos

COS

7 October 2011 | By

Well-interpreted trends to suit its pared-down aesthetic. Great store with matching service.

Zara

ZARA

7 October 2011 | By

The go-to retailer for grown-ups looking to buy into key trends at affordable prices.

All Saints

ALL SAINTS

7 October 2011 | By

A truly differentiated and impressive offer let down by old-season stock and blaring music.

PEACOCKS

9 May 2009

With more stores like this Peacocks can aspire to truly competing with New Look

MATALAN

9 May 2009

A surprisingly diverse range which through targeted sub-brands speaks to a democratic range of ages

TESCO

9 May 2009

An impressive tranche of trend-led and niche products, but let down by poor signage

PEACOCKS

9 May 2009

Dominated by colourful casuals, Peacocks offers fashionable and functional items

SAINSBURY’S

9 May 2009

Even suburban dads deserve more sartorial imagination than this lacklustre mix of wardrobe basics

TESCO

9 May 2009

Amazing entry points and a great accessories section, but dull core pieces

TED BAKER

25 April 2009

Details aplenty in store and clobber alike but with premium tickets to match

REISS

25 April 2009

Subtle product for its educated fan-base, presented in a slick environment

GAP

25 April 2009

The super-brand purveyor of Americana looks a little sober but its layered look is versatile

NEW LOOK

25 April 2009

A pic ’n’ mix of bang-on trends at pocket money prices. This is a genuine men’s version of the rightly feted womenswear offer

RIVER ISLAND

25 April 2009

Branded, colourful and confidently open-plan this is wow factor merchandising backed up by product that takes trends and twists them

PULL & BEAR

25 April 2009

A sexy store with enough design individuality and value to appeal

H&M

25 April 2009

A schizophrenic mix sees sophisticated, youthful styles next to more mainstream fare, which makes this relatively small men’s department feel a touch ill-at-ease

HUGO BOSS

25 April 2009

An awe-inspiring store overflowing with helpful staff and replete with the brand’s blend of trend and quality

CALVIN KLEIN JEANS

25 April 2009

A small store with too many basics in the lightweight offering

NEXT

25 April 2009

A comprehensive men’s wardrobe-builder and packed with youthful surprises.

SUIT SUPPLY

25 April 2009

An awesome concept theatrically delivered but among the spectrum of suits there should be room for more trend-led product

Reiss

REISS

18 April 2009

Great, on-trend designs and a well-thought out product mix makes Reiss a clear winner

Ted Baker

TED BAKER

18 April 2009

Ted’s quirkiness is hard to beat and its value for money on rich fabrications also impressed

Mango

MANGO

18 April 2009

Mango sticks to tried-and-tested spring 09 trends, but offer good value for money

All Saints

ALL SAINTS

18 April 2009

A cool store, but All Saints lets itself down on product mix and pricing

Jaeger

JAEGER

18 April 2009

Jaeger’s prices are sky-high and completely out of step with its rivals

River Island

RIVER ISLAND

18 April 2009

River Island narrowly loses out to Topshop this season, but its offering it still well-pitched to its market

Oasis

OASIS

18 April 2009

Slightly more expensive than its competitors, but it expertly ticks off the trend boxes

H&M

H&M

18 April 2009

H&M fails to impress on trends, product and merchandising – its only saving grace is pricing

Next

NEXT

18 April 2009

Next delivers on its core workwear pieces and serves up relevant trends

Dorothy Perkins

DOROTHY PERKINS

18 April 2009

Dorothy Perkins gets its prices right in a well-laid out store, but its product offering is a bit hit and miss

Wallis

WALLIS

18 April 2009

Wallis fails to give its customers a reason to shop there and are better off going to Dorothy Perkins

Armani Exchange

ARMANI EXCHANGE

18 April 2009

Armani Exchange serves up cool interpretations of this season’s trends at reasonable prices

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£30000 - £45000 per annum + EXCELLENT BONUS AND BENEFITS | London

LUXURY SALES CONSULTANT - MANDARIN SPEAKER

£18000 - £20000 per annum + GENEROUS COMMISSION AND BENEFITS | London

LUXURY SALES CONSULTANT - ARABIC SPEAKER SPEAKER

£16000 per annum + GENEROUS COMMISSION AND BENEFITS | London

Receptionist - Luxury Fashion footwear brand

£18000 - £20000 per annum + Benefits | London

PARIS COUTURE

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Paris Couture Spring 12

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PURE PREVIEW AUTUMN 12

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Pure Preview Autumn 12

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PARIS MENSWEAR

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Paris Menswear Autumn 12

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