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Kim Kardashian's Skims Secures Regent Street Location for First UK Store

The $4 billion shapewear brand will open its first standalone UK store in summer 2026, taking over the former Ted Baker flagship site in London.

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Overview

  • Skims has signed a ten-year lease with The Crown Estate to occupy the former Ted Baker store at 245-247 Regent Street in London.
  • The new store, set to open in summer 2026, marks Skims' first standalone location in the UK, building on its existing presence in Harrods and Selfridges.
  • The UK is Skims' largest market outside the United States, reflecting the brand's growing international appeal and financial success, including a $4 billion valuation in 2023.
  • Co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede in 2019, Skims specializes in shapewear, loungewear, and menswear, with plans to expand into beauty and fragrance.
  • This move strengthens Regent Street’s reputation as a global retail hub, following recent closures and new openings in the area.