L.K. Bennett Harrogate announces nationwide closing down sale instore and online
L.K. Bennett has issued a new statement confirming its Harrogate store is shutting and that it has launched a closing down sale.
The pioneering fashion retailer, which was described as “the first British affordable luxury brand”, has been located at 47-49 James Street in Harrogate for decades.
Founded in London in 1990 by Linda Bennett, L.K. Bennett became renowned for its modern silhouettes, refined tailoring and signature court shoes, the brand became synonymous with understated British elegance and professional dressing.
L.K. Bennett was once a global giant with 200 outlets but now boasts only nine shops in Great Britain, including Harrogate’s, with an additional 13 concessions areas in larger stores.
The end of last year saw its current owners Byland UK, a company established in 2019 for the purpose of rescuing LK Bennett from a previous brush with insolvency, call in City advisers in the face of continuing losses and falling sales.
Now L.K. Bennett has confirmed that its Harrogate store, located on James Street will launch its closing down sale.
The sale started on Thursday, February 26, offering customers the final opportunity to shop the brand’s signature collections, including brand new season stock, at exceptional prices.
All stock has been reduced, with discounts up to 75% in store and online, spanning occasion wear, elegant tailoring, signature footwear and statement accessories.
All remaining stock is included and must go.
Additional inventory is also being released from the warehouse to ensure customers have access to the full breadth of the brand’s luxury collections.
The stores and online will continue to trade until further notice.
A spokesperson for L.K. Bennett said: “There are some truly exceptional offers available across all categories.
"Everything has been reduced, including new season pieces.
"We anticipate strong demand and expect key styles to sell quickly.
"We would like to thank our loyal customers for their support and invite them to shop early to avoid disappointment.”
The brand was brought out of administration in January by Gordon Brothers, a restructuring firm.
While the brand and intellectual property were sold, the physical stores were not included in the deal.