Chesterfield News

Successful Opening for new Designer Menswear Store

Local lads from Chesterfield have secured a place in UK fashion history this month when they opened their new designer store doors last weekend on Chesterfields high street, becoming the only stockist outside of London to sell famous fashion designer Joshua Kane tailoring.

The Chesterfield-born brothers, George and Joe Ward, have been rubbing shoulders with some of the most famous fashion brands to secure this exclusive contract, as well as several other fashion designers including Hackett, 7 for all Mankind and local clothing manufacturers Smedley’s, who will be providing their excellent range of casual t-shirts, cardigans and jumpers – all made just down the road.

Our little medieval town has a lot going for it, from our famous spire attracting tourists to our booming nightlife and shopping – being ‘born and bred’ here, there was no better location for our new store than the town centre. We named the store ‘Weekend Menswear’, after all it has everything a guy needs, ready for the weekend or night on the town” says George.

Our opening last weekend was a fantastic success, we met hundreds of local people and some even travelling from further afield to come celebrate with us and take a look at our ranges; we were surprised how much we sold just on opening weekend – this clearly shows a desire for men of Chesterfield and surrounding areas to look good, which reiterates we’ve pitched the business at the right point and market

London is well renowned as the most fashionable city in the world – yet, with the launch of Weekend Menswear in Chesterfield, that title could be up for the taking…

JK Display

Dom Stevens

Head of Destination Chesterfield

Email Dom
Group of students in high vis jackets in a work space

Chesterfield businesses unite to inspire and develop the next generation of talent

Chesterfield employers, apprentices, educators and the public sector are calling for more early‑years engagement and clearer career pathways to help young people build lasting futures in key sectors. Businesses across Chesterfield say developing talent now requires earlier engagement, stronger pathways and cultures where young people can grow in confidence and skills. This was the central […]

Read more >