Known for its design approach that builds on archetypal icons while infusing them with pragmatic beauty, Nordic lifestyle brand ARKET presents a new collection of women's ready-to-wear. Credits: Arket Credits: Arket Key SS25 items Key shapes include barrel legs and cinched waists in utility sets, balloon-shaped cotton poplin trousers, and a...
Apr 15, 2025
Nordic fashion and lifestyle brand Arket, part of the H&M Group, is expanding its presence in the UK with the opening of a new flagship store in London, alongside the opening of its first flagship store in Ireland in Dublin, both due to open later this year. The London flagship will be located on Kings Road in the vibrant Chelsea district and...
Mar 12, 2025
Nordic design and lifestyle brand ARKET, launched in 2017, welcomes the new spring season with the launch of its SS25 brand campaign – a collection of images inspired by simplicity, nature, and the aesthetics of slow living. Bringing Arket's vision to life At the heart of the campaign is ARKET’s foundational idea – to offer a more beautiful...
Mar 11, 2025
Nordic design and lifestyle brand Arket, part of the H&M Group, is continuing its international expansion with the opening of its first store in Greece. The new store will be located in Athens and is due to open this year to become the brand’s first physical destination in Greece. Pernilla Wohlfahrt, managing director at Arket, said in a...
Feb 4, 2025
H&M-owned lifestyle brand Arket is set to make its delayed entry into the Austrian market, announcing plans for a Vienna flagship store in 2025 - a full eight years after the brand's initial European launch. The move raises questions about the Swedish retailer's traditionally conservative approach to expansion in Central Europe. While brands...
Nov 20, 2024
Asos is building on its relationship with the H&M Group through the exclusive launch of its Nordic design brand Arket. The label’s autumn/winter 2024 collection is now available via the British e-tailer, expanding its reach whilst growing the offering of Asos itself. In a release, Asos said the launch reflected “a shared commitment to providing...
Sep 17, 2024
Nordic lifestyle brand Arket on Tuesday opened its first Italian store in Milan. The 1,000 square metre flagship occupies two floors of the historic Medelan Building on Piazza Cordusio, formerly the headquarters of Credito Italiano bank. The store's design marries Arket’s signature monochrome aesthetic with elements inspired by Italian...
Jul 2, 2024
How to make money in fashion without making new clothes? That is ultimately the question that needs to be solved by the industry in view of the current take-make-waste models that churn out 100 billion (!) pieces of new clothing each year only to be discarded after a few wears. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has announced a new initiative called...
May 21, 2024
First quarter net sales at the H&M group declined to 53,699 million Swedish krona, while gross profit increased by 7 percent to 27,655 million Swedish krona, corresponding to a gross margin of 51.5 percent. The H&M group’s sales from March 1 to March 25, 2024 increased by 2 percent in local currencies compared with the same period the previous...
Mar 27, 2024
Nordic fashion and lifestyle brand Arket, part of the H&M Group, has announced it is opening its debut flagship store in Ireland as it continues to expand its presence in Europe. The new Irish flagship will be located in Dublin and is due to open this year. It will offer a curated selection of ready-to-wear and accessories for women and men,...
Mar 21, 2024
H&M-owned Arket has announced a collaboration with Bundlee, a children’s clothing rental service. Founded in London in 2018, Bundlee specializes in circular children's apparel and extending the lifespan of a category which is typically worn for a limited time. Through the partnership, subscribers gain access to the rental of Arket’s essential...
Jan 26, 2024
Fashion and lifestyle brand Arket, part of the H&M Group, has opened its first-ever concession at Selfridges London. The new shop-in-shop joins its four other UK standalone stores in London, including Oxford Street, Regent Street, Westfield Stratford City and Covent Garden, and showcases the brand’s womenswear collection. Arket Selfridges is...
Nov 28, 2023