• Intelligencer
  • The Cut
  • Vulture
  • The Strategist
  • Curbed
  • Grub Street
  • Subscribe to the Magazine Give a Gift Subscription Buy Back Issues Current Issue Contents
    Subscribe to New York Magazine
  • Subscribe
  • Profile
    Sign Out
The Cut
  • Style
  • Self
  • Culture
  • Power
Style
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Shopping
  • Parties & Red Carpet
  • Fashion Shows
  • Cathy Horyn
Self
  • Health & Wellness
  • Motherhood
  • Advice
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Horoscopes
Culture
  • Books
  • Television
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Celebrity
Power
  • Politics
  • Work
  • Money
  • Rebecca Traister
More
  • Latest Stories
  • Video
  • About Us
  • The Cut Shop
  • nymag.com
  • New York Magazine
  • Intelligencer
  • Vulture
  • The Cut
  • The Strategist
  • Grub Street
  • Curbed
foreign merch
June 6, 2014

15 High Street Stores We Wish Would Open Here

By Véronique Hyland

Share

  • Share
  • Tweet

With Whistles, COS, and & Other Stories soon making their way to our shores, we thought we’d round up the international High Street stores we wish would take the U.S. plunge next. After all, why should royal High Street fan Kate Middleton have all the fun? From every British person’s staple store to Zara’s “little sister” brand, click through our slideshow for 15 of our picks.

Related

‘Zalenciaga’ and ‘Zéline’ Are the Hot New Labels
View
1 / 15 Photos
Marks & Spencer Ask any transplanted Brit what they miss most about home, and "Marks & Sparks" will be at the top of the list. ... Marks & Spencer Ask any transplanted Brit what they miss most about home, and "Marks & Sparks" will be at the top of the list. Homegrown fans include Kate Middleton, Helen Mirren, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (who designed a line of lingerie for the chain).
Etam Natalia Vodianova and Eva Herzigova have designed for this French brand, which is known for its lingerie but also produces feminine ready-to... Etam Natalia Vodianova and Eva Herzigova have designed for this French brand, which is known for its lingerie but also produces feminine ready-to-wear. Photo: Stephane Cardinale/People Avenue/Corbis
C&A The Dutch chain specializes in simple, work-appropriate pieces. Photo: 2013 Bloomberg
Naf Naf The French chain has outposts everywhere from Albania to Vietnam, but so far America is not on that list, which is a shame, because their... Naf Naf The French chain has outposts everywhere from Albania to Vietnam, but so far America is not on that list, which is a shame, because their trend-driven, teen-skewing merch would fit right in. Photo: 2014 AFP
River Island Rihanna gave this Brit high-street staple her imprimatur, teaming with them for several seasons. But while her collection sold at an... River Island Rihanna gave this Brit high-street staple her imprimatur, teaming with them for several seasons. But while her collection sold at an Opening Ceremony pop-up, the store itself hasn't yet made its way stateside.
Greyhound Print-heavy offerings and well-cut blazers are the best part of this Thailand-based outlet.
New Look Lily Allen has designed a range for this British High Street store, which is a favorite of Princess Beatrice and Zara Phillips. In a pol... New Look Lily Allen has designed a range for this British High Street store, which is a favorite of Princess Beatrice and Zara Phillips. In a poll last year, New Look beat out Topshop, Zara, and H&M as British women's number-one place to shop. Photo: 2010 Bloomberg
Primark "Primani" is what in-the-know shoppers call it. With stores across Europe, the British chain specializes in runway looks at Oxf... Primark "Primani" is what in-the-know shoppers call it. With stores across Europe, the British chain specializes in runway looks at Oxford Street prices.
Promod The well-cut basics at this mega-chain, which also has locations in Europe, North Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, could be compared to ... Promod The well-cut basics at this mega-chain, which also has locations in Europe, North Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, could be compared to Banana Republic: flattering tailoring sans frills. Photo: 2004 Ulrich Baumgarten
Pull & Bear What is it about Spain? Pull & Bear is yet another store that originated in the country, but now has planted its flag all ove... Pull & Bear What is it about Spain? Pull & Bear is yet another store that originated in the country, but now has planted its flag all over Central America, North Africa, and Asia, as well as Europe. Photo: 2012 Bloomberg
Stradivarius The "little sister brand" to Zara just debuted in the U.K., so can the U.S. be far behind? Photo: 2011 Stefania D’Alessandro
Uterqüe Minimalist looks in breezy pastels dominate at this Inditex-owned chain (Zara and Massimo Dutti are also under the company umbrella)... Uterqüe Minimalist looks in breezy pastels dominate at this Inditex-owned chain (Zara and Massimo Dutti are also under the company umbrella) which has locations in Europe, the Middle East, and Morocco.
Dorothy Perkins You actually can buy Dorothy Perkins's clothes online, but so far the U.K. chain has no brick-and-mortar outpost in the States. ... Dorothy Perkins You actually can buy Dorothy Perkins's clothes online, but so far the U.K. chain has no brick-and-mortar outpost in the States. Photo: 2004 Getty Images
Miss Selfridge If this list seems heavy on Brits, that's because they do High Street shopping like no other. Miss Selfridge initially began as th... Miss Selfridge If this list seems heavy on Brits, that's because they do High Street shopping like no other. Miss Selfridge initially began as the young offshoot of legendary department store Selfridges, and launched with mannequins based on Twiggy. Zandra Rhodes and Pierre Cardin did collections for the store way back in the day. (It is now owned by Arcadia Group, parent company of Topshop.) Photo: 2004 Getty Images
Evans Great plus-size retailers are always hard to come by, and U.K. chain Evans (which has collaborated with Beth Ditto) would be a welcome addi... Evans Great plus-size retailers are always hard to come by, and U.K. chain Evans (which has collaborated with Beth Ditto) would be a welcome addition to the U.S. market. Photo: View Pictures/Rex/REX USA/Copyright (c) 2009 Rex USA. No use without permission.
1 / 15

Tags:

  • marks & spencer
  • naf naf
  • promod
  • primark
  • new look
  • c&a
  • stradivarius
  • etam
  • river island
  • greyhound
  • pull & bear
  • uterque
  • foreign merch
  • slideshows
  • slideshow
  • More

More Galleries

parties! May 20, 2022
The Bestest Party Looks of the Week  Harry Styles > everyone! 
parties! May 13, 2022
The Bestest Party Looks of the Week  Bury me in Dove Cameron’s Saint Sintra skirt. 
parties! May 6, 2022
The Bestest Party Looks of the Week  Cue the Met Gala after-party FOMO. 
met gala 2022 May 2, 2022
Met Gala 2022: All the Looks [Photos]  Billie Eilish, Kim Kardashian, Michelle Yeoh, Hailey Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Blake Lively, and more. 
parties! Apr. 29, 2022
The Bestest Party Looks of the Week  This one goes to Olivia Rodrigo and her sweater vest. 
parties! Apr. 22, 2022
The Bestest Party Looks of the Week  “Fuck those Zoom tops.” 
celebrity style Apr. 18, 2022
The Best Looks From Coachella 2022  From Harry Styles’s sparkling Gucci set to Megan Thee Stallion’s metallic bodysuit. 
style Apr. 13, 2022
A Look Inside the New Museum’s Spring Gala  Featuring all the best looks. 
grammys 2022 Apr. 3, 2022
Grammy Awards 2022 Red Carpet: All the Looks  Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Lenny Kravitz, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, and more. 
oscars 2022 Mar. 28, 2022
How Were The Oscars After Party Looks Better Than The Actual Award Looks?  Finally, some fun. 
oscars 2022 Mar. 27, 2022
All the Looks From the 2022 Oscars Red Carpet  Zendaya, Regina Hall, Timothée Chalamet, Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart, Ariana DeBose, and more. 
style Mar. 22, 2022
Bridgerton Season 2 Premiere: All the Red-Carpet Looks 
style Mar. 13, 2022
BAFTAs 2022: All the Red-Carpet Looks  Florence Pugh, Daniel Kaluuya, Emma Watson, and more! 
celebrity fashion Mar. 6, 2022
Spirit Awards 2022: All the Red-Carpet Looks  Julia Fox, Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart, and more! 
Mar. 1, 2022
All of Rihanna’s Maternity Looks  From belly-baring looks to sexy leather dresses. 
Feb. 27, 2022
SAG Awards 2022: All the Red-Carpet Looks  Selena Gomez, Ariana Debose, Daveed Diggs, and more! 
paris couture week 2022 Jan. 27, 2022
Glenn Martens Wows As Guest Couturier for Gaultier Haute Couture It is a sight to behold.
By Vivian Chuang
Dec. 9, 2021
All the Looks From the And Just Like That … Red Carpet  Sarah Jessica Parker, Billy Eichner, Sara Ramirez, and more. 
style Nov. 29, 2021
Gotham Awards 2021: All the Red-Carpet Looks  Tessa Thompson! Kristen Stewart! And more. 
red carpet Nov. 29, 2021
All the Best Looks From The British Fashion Awards Dua Lipa, Demi Moore, Kehlani and more looks.
  • Style
  • Self
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Newsletters
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Help
  • We’re Hiring
  • Press
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Ad Choices
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Accessibility
The Cut is a Vox Media Network. © 2022 Vox Media, LLC. All rights reserved.