Uniqlo has launched its 20th store in the UK, located at King’s Cross, London, showcasing innovative and engaging features.
- The new store resides in a renovated Victorian coal shed, highlighting its industrial heritage with exposed bricks and wooden beams.
- The Coal Drops Yard outlet offers a unique shopping experience with mobile repair stations and a custom ping pong table on the outdoor terrace.
- Exclusive embroidery designs, crafted in collaboration with Central Saint Martins students, enhance the store’s local cultural integration.
- This expansion in King’s Cross marks Uniqlo’s latest development in its growing UK presence, following openings on Oxford Street and in Edinburgh.
The newly inaugurated Uniqlo store in King’s Cross, London, marks a significant milestone as the brand’s 20th UK location. Located in the historical setting of a three-storey Victorian coal shed in Coal Drops Yard, the store has been artfully redesigned by Heatherwick Studio to respect its industrial roots. Shoppers can enjoy the architectural charm of exposed brick walls and wooden beams, adding an authentic touch to their experience.
Inside the 9,000 square feet retail space, Uniqlo presents an extensive selection of its women’s and men’s clothing and accessories. Highlighting customer favorites, the collection includes adjustable-strap shoulder bags and lightweight ‘soufflé’ yarn knitwear that merges wool and acrylic. The introduction of children’s vending machines on the ground floor adds a novel layer to the shopping experience.
Uniqlo’s forward-thinking approach is underscored by the introduction of mobile repair and customization stations that can circulate within the store and onto an adjacent outdoor terrace. This terrace not only invites shoppers to experience the social aspect of the store with a custom-made ping pong table but also reflects Uniqlo’s aim to create a dynamic shopping environment.
To celebrate its opening, Uniqlo collaborated with Central Saint Martins students to design exclusive embroidery motifs, resonating with the local King’s Cross culture, including nods to Regent’s Canal. This artistic touch showcases Uniqlo’s commitment to community engagement and local artistry.
This store opening is part of a broader expansion strategy that includes recent developments on London’s Oxford Street and in Edinburgh, furthering Uniqlo’s footprint across the UK.
This innovative store reflects Uniqlo’s evolving presence and commitment to integrating culture and community into its retail experience.
