Japanese magazine Clutch chooses London for its first retail location

By

Barbara Santamaria

Published
Oct 20, 2017

A new retail concept featuring mainly Japanese fashion brands and a café is set to open on Great Portland Street in Fitzrovia in the first quarter of 2018.

The concept belongs to Clutch Magazine, a Tokyo-based men’s fashion publication which is making its first venture into the UK market.

The 2,000 sq ft space will showcase clothing, footwear and accessories from a selection of brands, including Eternal, First Arrow’s, Fullcount, Glad Hand, Japan Blue Jeans, Jelado, Kato and Momotaro Jeans.

The retail lease was secured by Thor Retail Advisors. Director Tom McHugh said: “We were pleased to be able to secure a long-term lease for Clutch Café in a high footfall location in Fitrzrovia, a buzzing area with historical links to the rag trade.”

The new Clutch store will be located at 78-80A Great Portland Street, alongside retailers such as Estee Lauder, Topshop and Urban Outfitters.