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Expanding British luxury brand Sunspel puts down roots in Paris
Published
October 20, 2025
Step by step, Sunspel is steadily expanding its footprint. In Paris, the English specialist in timeless luxury has set up shop at 38, rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, in one of fashion’s favourite districts: the Marais. The label inaugurated a 60-square-metre boutique there on October 8, marking its third opening of 2025.
Located on one of the oldest streets in the Marais, dating back to the 13th century, the space is run by a team of three. The brand, founded in 1860 by Thomas Arthur Hill, presents its classic, tightly edited wardrobe of T-shirts, polos, jumpers, coats and trousers. In the centre of the boutique, customers can explore a number of accessories and other items, including fragrances developed since 2019 in partnership with British perfumer Lyn Harris.
Harris Tweed and Sea Island cotton
From the outset, Sunspel has been known for the refinement of its materials. The brand uses Sea Island cotton, a Caribbean variety that requires abundant water and sunshine, developed in the 17th century by European settlers in the British West Indies. Sunspel T-shirts are also made from Supima cotton, sourced from a Californian farm. For other pieces, the label uses cashmere from Mongolia, spun in Switzerland.
Sunspel’s storytelling is full of such anecdotes. Pointing to a woollen coat, Nicholas Brooke, the brand’s owner since 2005, explains, as an accompanying video shows, that the piece is made from Harris Tweed, a fabric produced by the inhabitants of an archipelago in the north-west of Scotland, in their own homes.
The Riviera polo shirt was created in the 1950s for the climate of southern France by the founder’s grandson. Today, it is produced in Portugal on lace-making machines, in a factory with 25 units. The brand’s enduring classic remains the T-shirt, a line of which was created especially for Daniel Craig in “Casino Royale”. They are made in Nottingham, England, and the seamstresses stitch their first names into them — a way of highlighting these often-unseen workers.
“We want to continue investing in France”
A frequent collaborator, Sunspel has signed co-creations with Lemaire, Comme des Garçons, JW Anderson, Paul Smith and Thom Browne. In these collaborations, the brand primarily contributes its technical expertise, leaving the creative side to its partners. On its own pieces, there is no logo, and the colours are restrained, partly inspired by the paintings of British artist Richard Whadcock. At the same time, the brand continues to build on past innovations and is working on new technical projects. It recently unveiled a blend of Sea Island cotton and cashmere.
Sunspel CEO Raul Verdicchi joined the brand in 2023 after stints at AlphaTauri and the Zegna Group.
“Sunspel is unique because it combines several factors: it is an English brand, with quality products and heritage,” he explains. “It works very well for us — we even grew during Covid. Today, this boutique marks a new milestone. And in the future, we want to continue investing in France.”
For the time being, the Marais space attracts both French customers and international tourists, who account for 55% of its clientele.
A boutique in Tokyo in early 2026
Sunspel already has eight shops across London, and two more in the rest of the UK – in Edinburgh, and a stone’s throw from Liverpool, in the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. In the United States, the label has five standalone boutiques, in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and New York, in SoHo and on the Upper East Side. In the midst of its international expansion, Sunspel will open a boutique in Tokyo in early 2026. The brand is also present at numerous retailers such as Beams, Saks, Harrods, Selfridges & Co, La Samaritaine and Printemps, giving it a physical presence in 34 countries.
To support this expansion, the brand needs to refresh its customer base. Brooke explains: “We have 60-year-old customers who have been buying from us for 30 years, but also customers who are in their twenties. To retain a customer base, we do not focus on age, but on the quality of our products.”
He goes on to point out that in the UK, the brand enjoys a certain renown, thanks in particular to its first creative director, Northern Irish designer, Jonathan Anderson. Other channels, such as the press and cinema, also help to renew the brand’s customer base.
For 2025, Sunspel posted revenue of £36 million, or almost €41.5 million. Since 2020, the brand has achieved annual growth of 20%.
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In the course of a meeting with Hun Manet at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Ambassador DesRoches expressed appreciation for the long-standing diplomatic ties, highlighting the steady progress in bilateral relations, particularly in trade and Canadian investment in Cambodia.
The envoy underscored his country’s commitment to supporting Cambodia’s successful hosting of the 20th Francophonie Summit. He stressed Canada’s commitment to further strengthening and expanding cooperation between the two countries, especially in trade and economic relations, while also reaffirming support for Cambodia’s development priorities.
Cambodian PM Hun Manet and Canadian ambassador to the country Christian DesRoches recently discussed strengthening economic ties, while advancing preparations for the 20th Francophonie Summit scheduled for November.
The envoy stressed Canada’s commitment to further strengthening and expanding bilateral cooperation, especially in trade and economic ties, and reaffirmed support for development priorities.
He thanked Cambodia for its support in promoting Canada’s economic cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and advancing negotiations for the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA), expected to be concluded and signed soon, according to Cambodian media reports.
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CBP is developing the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) functionality within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to streamline the submission and processing of valid refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorised by court order or applicable law.
US Customs and Border Protection will launch on April 20 an electronic system that importers can use to claim tariff refunds authorised by court order or applicable law.
Phase 1 will be limited to certain unliquidated entries and certain entries within 80 days of liquidation.
Refunds will be issued within 60-90 days of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries declaration getting accepted.
Phase 1 will be limited to certain unliquidated entries and certain entries within 80 days of liquidation.
CAPE is designed to consolidate refunds of IEEPA duties including interest rather than processing refunds on an entry-by-entry basis.
CBP plans to implement CAPE through a phased development approach, adding more functionality in subsequent phases for more complicated scenarios, it said in a release.
Valid IEEPA refunds will generally be issued within 60-90 days following acceptance of the CAPE declaration, unless a compliance concern requires further CBP review.
However, certain scenarios, such as entries that are extended, suspended or under review, and warehouse entries, will maintain their liquidation status with validated refunds issued at liquidation.
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Named in honor of Gap Inc. co-founder Doris Fisher, the program reflects her legacy of creativity, curiosity, and belief in people. It also builds on Gap Inc.’s commitment to helping bridge the opportunity gap by creating stronger connections between education and careers in the fashion industry.
Gap Inc., led by Richard Dickson, has launched The Doris Fisher Creators Program with the Fashion Institute of Technology to mentor students in fashion careers.
Starting Fall 2026, the programme will offer structured mentorship, industry exposure, and networking for select students, honouring Doris Fisher and strengthening pathways from education to careers.
“Gap Inc. is a house of iconic American brands guided by our purpose — to bridge gaps to create a better world. That includes bridging the opportunity gap. FIT embodies that same spirit, bringing education and industry together to unlock talent and expand what’s possible. We’re committed to opening doors, investing in emerging creatives, and building meaningful pathways into this industry for the next generation,” said Dickson.
The Doris Fisher Creators Program will connect FIT students with Gap Inc. leaders and creatives through a structured mentorship experience designed to provide exposure to the business of fashion, industry insights, and meaningful professional connection.
The program will launch in Fall 2026 and run through the academic year, and the inaugural cohort will include students from select disciplines, including Fashion Design, Graphic Design (Apparel), and Fabric Styling.
“Supporting emerging talent is a core expression of Gap Inc.’s purpose in action. Through initiatives such as The Doris Fisher Creators Program — alongside This Way ONward, the Rotational Management Program, and our broader internship and mentorship efforts — the company continues to bridge the opportunity gap for young people looking to start meaningful careers in fashion and retail,” added Amy Thompson, Chief People Officer at Gap Inc.
“We are incredibly proud to be the first public college to partner with Gap Inc. on this groundbreaking mentorship program. This remarkable opportunity with one of the world’s most iconic brands will support 30 talented FIT students over the next year, placing them at the intersection of innovation and impact,” said Jason S. Schupbach, president of FIT.
A benefit for the FIT Foundation, this year’s FIT Annual Gala honored Gap Inc. President & CEO Richard Dickson and was attended by distinguished guests and alumni including Ciara, Aloe Blacc, Zac Posen, Bob Fisher and others.
The FIT Foundation provided scholarships totaling more than $3 million in 2025.
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