Pockets, the independent menswear and womenswear boutique known for its curated edit of international designer brands, is opening a new flagship store in Bath on 10 September.
This marks the Midlands brand’s first foray into the south and its only boutique to launch a womenswear collection from day one. Pockets Townhouse will open on Brock Street in a Grade I listed Georgian building, nestled between two of the city’s most iconic landmarks: the Circus and the Royal Crescent.
Spanning three floors, the Bath boutique will stock a handpicked selection of luxury brands (including Moncler, Ralph Lauren, Dries Van Noten, Barena, Stone Island and Max Mara) many of which are not widely available elsewhere in the city.
Founded by Paul Platt in 1996, Pockets has built a loyal following of style-conscious men and women seeking standout service and high-quality garments. Pockets currently occupies over 10,200sq ft of retail space and employs a team of 30. The Bath store will mark the fifth in the portfolio and represents a significant milestone as the retailer approaches 30 years in business.
The opening follows the recent expansion of Pockets’ flagship store in Shrewsbury, which launched a dedicated womenswear offering in July – a first for the business and the success of which cemented the added offering for Bath.
Paul Platt, Founder, comments: “Bath has the kind of character and independent spirit that we really value. Pockets will fit right in. Our approach has always been simple: sell exceptional products with exceptional service in an exceptional space which people want to come back to. I feel grateful that we’re still here after almost 30 years and I feel very sad a lot of our peers have gone.”
