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June 6, 2014

15 High Street Stores We Wish Would Open Here

By Véronique Hyland

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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.

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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.
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