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ICONIC SWIMWEAR LABEL, HUNZA G, OPENS FIRST-EVER
STORE AT SEVEN DIALS, COVENT GARDEN

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Hunza G, the
sustainable swimwear brand, has opened its debut
store at 35-37 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, Covent
Garden. With physical collections only previously stocked
within leading multi-brand stores including Selfridges,
Harrods and Harvey Nichols, the opening of Hunza G in
Seven Dials marks a milestone moment for the brand as
it commits to its first retail store. The 1,583sq ft space
launched last month and will be open to customers until
the end of the summer.
Established in 1984, Hunza G has become renowned
for its signature crinkle stretch fabric used throughout
its lines of swimwear and clothing.
The brand expresses a commitment to creating
beachwear products that work for all, maintaining a ‘One
Size Fit’ mantra and utilising fabrics that complement all
body shapes and figures.

STORY CELLAR, THE SECOND RESTAURANT VENTURE FROM TWO MICHELIN STAR CHEF TOM SELLERS, HAS NOW OPENED IN NEAL’S YARD, COVENT GARDEN. LOCATED AT 17 NEAL’S
YARD, THE 1,700SQ FT PARISIAN-INSPIRED ROTISSERIE STYLE RESTAURANT, WELCOMES STEPHEN NAYLOR AS HEAD CHEF AND SPECIALISES IN ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, WHILST
BOASTING AN EXPANSIVE WINE PROGRAMME. STORY CELLAR IS A CONTINUATION OF TOM’S FIRST RESTAURANT, RESTAURANT STORY AND FEATURES A CONCISE MENU OF HOUSE
CURED CHARCUTERIE AND CLASSIC DISHES INTERPRETED BY TOM, ALONGSIDE ITS PRIMARY FOCUS OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN. THE OPENING OF STORY CELLAR FOLLOWS THE
RECENT ANNOUNCEMENT THAT CRUDO CEVICHERIA, LONDON’S FIRST BUILD-YOUR-OWN CEVICHERIA, IS SET TO OPEN IN SEVEN DIALS LATER THIS YEAR.
SHELLEY SANDZER SECURE TAG HEUER REOPENS
HOLY CARROT FLAGSHIP FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE

Specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured The luxury Swiss watchmaker has proudly reopened the doors
a debut permanent site for plant-based restaurant Holy Carrot at of its flagship boutique on London’s Oxford Street, welcoming
156 Portobello Road. visitors into a space that has been reimagined to capture the
The unit occupies 2,000sq ft over the ground floor and basement, motor-racing DNA of the brand.
the eatery will deliver Holy Carrot’s signature dishes to a new Echoing the modern spirit of the brand, the boutique spans
customer base, when it opens later this Autumn. over 102sq m was conceptually developed by TAG Heuer’s in-
Beloved customer classics like the Sexy Tofu, Holy Buffalo Wings house design and architectural team in Switzerland. The design
and the Truffle Celeriac Risotto are set to feature on the menu draws inspiration from its avant-garde spirit and from the
alongside exciting new additions. Monaco and Carrera collections, which are celebrated for their
Irina Linovich, Founder at Holy Carrot, commented on the signing motoring history.
by saying: “We are delighted to be opening our flagship location A modern linear theme now runs throughout the space, which
in London as we expand our presence throughout the capital. features three backlit arches set into the boutique’s brick walls,
Portobello Road is an iconic destination and one which is rich in tall contemporary bookcases presenting memorabilia from the
creativity and difference, mirroring our unique offer seamlessly. brand and a partition of angular wooden tiles on which the
Shelley Sandzer have provided invaluable advice as we take the next TAG Heuer shield is displayed. The bar upstairs has also been
step in our brand journey and we’re looking forward for what’s reimagined in parallel with the ground floor space in the same
to come.” shade of deep blue.

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