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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major fashion brand set to open first store in Scotland as excited shoppers claim ‘they're already skint'
Plans have been submitted for the store on a busy street AISLE BE THERE Major fashion brand set to open first store in Scotland as excited shoppers claim 'they're already skint' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRENDY fashion brand with 11 branches in the UK is set to open its first Scottish store. Bosses at Lucy and Yak announced revealed that a new shop would be opening in Edinburgh. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Lucy and Yak announced it will open its first ever store in Edinburgh Credit: GOOGLE MAPS 3 Plans have been submitted for the new branch on the capital's Rose Street Credit: The Sun The company began in a van in New Zealand and has become wildly popular for its statement-patterned dungarees and boiler suits. We previously told how plans have been submitted for the new branch on Edinburgh's busy Rose Street. The shop replaces American restaurant Calistoga. In a post on social media, the fashion brand confirmed it would be opening its first ever Scottish store. The post read: "We thought it was about time for our Scottish debut. "See you soon Edinburgh." Shoppers were left excited by the news and flocked to the comments. One person said: "At least we finally have one in Scotland. Come to Aberdeen next!" Another wrote: "Oh my gosh I am excited and skint already. It definitely was time for a Scottish one." A third commented: "OMG is it Christmas again already?" High street chain with 185 stores launches 70% off closing down sales ahead of 25 shops shutting A fourth added: "Hurrah! Can't believe it's taken so long!" While a fifth said: "That's the news we were waiting for." Lucy and Yak was founded in 2017 by couple Christopher Renwick and Lucy Greenwood. He had started by making tobacco pouches from old clothes in New Zealand, whilst living in a van they called Yak. They soon moved back to their home of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and whilst selling second-hand clothes, realised the popularity of dungarees. After sourcing materials from India, they began to sell their signature dungarees in a variety of different styles. And now they have stores all across the UK - with the first opening in Brighton in 2019. All the fabrics used by Lucy and Yak are sustainable, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, or dead stock fabric left over from other brands. They also use bamboo, linen made from flax, hemp fabric, and Lenzing Ecovero which is an eco-responsible viscose fabric.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Lucy & Yak Edinburgh: Fashion brand to open first Scottish store
Lucy and Yak will be opening a store in Edinburgh. | Google Maps Lucy and Yak have announced they will open their first Scottish store in Edinburgh. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sustainable clothing company Lucy and Yak are set to open their first Scottish location in Edinburgh. The popular fashion brand revealed on social media that they would be opening a new store in the city centre, where they are expected to unveil another of their signature pink storefronts selling their bold dungarees, boiler suits and more. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They wrote: 'We thought it was about time for our Scottish debut. See you soon @lucyandyakedinburgh.' Planning permission submitted in July revealed that the shop will be located at 70 Rose Street, taking over the premises from Calistoga, an American restaurant. Lucy and Yak was founded in 2017 by Christopher Renwick and Lucy Greenwood, who began the business while living in their van - named Yak - in New Zealand. Having made their start making and selling tobacco pouches from old clothes, the couple eventually returned home to Barnsley in South Yorkshire where they set their eye on creating dungarees. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Working with a small tea of tailors in India, the pair began selling their garments online before quickly opening their first location in Brighton in 2019.
Scottish Sun
01-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Trendy fashion brand with 11 UK branches planning to open first Scottish store
It already has stores all across the UK RETAIL JOY Trendy fashion brand with 11 UK branches planning to open first Scottish store Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CLOTHING brand Lucy and Yak, which only uses organic, recycled, or dead stock material, is planning on opening a shop in Edinburgh. The company, which began in a van in New Zealand, has become wildly popular for its statement-patterned dungarees and boiler suits. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Lucy and Yak is set to open its first Scottish store Credit: GOOGLE MAPS Plans have been submitted for a new shop on Edinburgh's busy Rose Street, which will be its first Scottish store. The shop replaces Calistoga, an American restaurant that served meals such. This included seared king scallops, flat iron steaks and raspberry crème brûlée with cinnamon shortbread. Lucy and Yak was founded in 2017 by couple Christopher Renwick and Lucy Greenwood. He had started by making tobacco pouches from old clothes in New Zealand, whilst living in a van they called Yak. They soon moved back to their home of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and whilst selling second-hand clothes, realised the popularity of dungarees. After sourcing materials from India, they began to sell their signature dungarees in a variety of different styles. And now they have stores all across the UK - with the first opening in Brighton in 2019. All the fabrics used by Lucy and Yak are sustainable, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, or dead stock fabric left over from other brands. They also use bamboo, linen made from flax, hemp fabric, and Lenzing Ecovero which is an eco-responsible viscose fabric. Pull&Bear Opens New Flagship Store at Silverburn: Fashion Fans Celebrate in Glasgow! As well as dungarees in many bold prints, the brand also sells playsuits, tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, and fleeces. Plans have been submitted for a shop on 70 Rose Street, which used to house Californian restaurant Calistoga which first opened a branch in Edinburgh in 2004. Lucy and Yak also have a scheme called Re:YaK BuyBack. This means you can bring in clean Lucy and Yak items in any condition and get a money-off voucher towards your next item bought there. This is a service which the Edinburgh branch could potentially offer, too.
