April 23, 2024

Not stationary: St David’s Cardiff continues leasing with local brand double

The Cardiff-based fixed brand Floris will open their first bricks and mortar shop at St Davids later this month. Matthew Read, Co-Founder of The Clothing Culture, added: “Our roots are in South Wales, so naturally its fantastic for us to become part of St Davids here in Cardiff. Our main objective is to provide our clients the opportunity to buy things they cant usually find in other places, be it an exclusive new release or a re-sell of a truly uncommon item, so we are definitely including a new dimension to St Davids.”.

This news follows the current opening of a launching physicals shop for Welsh organic beauty brand name, Mallows Beauty, at St Davids, along with the launch of an experiential store for John Lewis at the centre, showcasing their ANYDAY variety in a brand-new format to the locations guests.

Commenting on behalf of the St Davids partnership, Russell Loveland, Senior Portfolio Director for Landsec, said: “Weve seen a clear desire from customers throughout the UK towards buying more from local independent businesses, so we understand Clothing Culture and Floris will make strong additions to the variety of successful Welsh brands we have on deal at the centre. Both brand names have actually discovered success online and are now taking the next enter broadening their physical existence at St Davids, and its fantastic that were able to be part of this journey with them.”
Aoife Doherty, Founder of Floris, commented: “Genuinely sustainable items can be developed beautifully, and be long lasting enough for daily usage. Whether its a gift or on your own, Floris has all stationery requires covered. This will be my very first traditionals store which is incredibly exciting, and thinking about Cardiff is my house, I cant believe of any other location I d rather take this enormous action for my company!”
Matthew Read, Co-Founder of The Clothing Culture, included: “Our roots remain in South Wales, so naturally its fantastic for us to enter into St Davids here in Cardiff. Like Landsec, we take pride in supporting up and coming brands, and strive to provide a chance in our stores. Our main objective is to give our clients the opportunity to purchase things they cant typically discover somewhere else, be it an unique new release or a re-sell of a really rare product, so we are absolutely adding a brand-new dimension to St Davids.”.

Landsec, part of The St Davids Partnership, owners of St Davids in Cardiff, has signed offers with 2 independent Welsh brand names at the location: Floris, a sustainable stationery brand, and streetwear professionals The Clothing Culture.
The Cardiff-based stationary brand name Floris will open their very first bricks and mortar store at St Davids later on this month. Established in August 2020, Floris is a homegrown success story for Cardiff and will now expand its online just operation into a physical showroom.
Floris are signed up with by The Clothing Culture, Cardiffs very first devoted streetwear retailer. Here, guests can shop the most in demand releases from cult brands consisting of Yeezy, Supreme, and Jordan.