Karen Millen is returning to physical retail after a seven-year absence, launching a series of concession spaces across the UK.
In response to strong customer demand, the brand is stepping back onto the high street by showcasing its collections inside TFG (The Foschini Group) stores, alongside brands such as Hobbs, Phase Eight, and Whistles.
The physical comeback begins this Friday (14th Aug 2026) with an initial launch at Fosse Park, Leicester. This will be followed by two further locations opening on Monday 17th Aug at Aberdeen Union Square and Liverpool One, with additional concessions planned to follow.
Each location will feature a carefully curated selection highlighting Karen Millen’s popular occasion wear and standout designs, with a core focus on the Forever Collection. Rooted in 45 years of tailoring expertise, this line-up celebrates iconic garments that remain long-standing bestsellers and signature styles for the brand.
Dan Finley, CEO of Karen Millen owner Debenhams Group, said: “Our customers want great fashion, but they also want to experience brands in different ways, and physical retail gives us another opportunity to do that.”
Each concession will carry a curated selection centred on occasion wear and bestselling designs. The Forever Collection, which draws on Karen Millen’s 45-year history through enduring garments and signature pieces, will receive additional prominence.
Karen Millen was founded in 1981 after its namesake founder used a £100 loan to buy 100 metres of cotton and began selling white shirts to friends. The business has since developed into a premium womenswear label focused on constructed clothing, occasion wear and long-lasting design.
The retail return follows Karen Millen’s June launch of its Editorial collection, a higher-priced line built around precision, construction and fabric, with products ranging from £129 to £499.