The Austin Reed Heritage

What is the most ‘manly’ mall in Riyadh? Jarir! Oh right, Jarir is not a mall. Haha! Hmn, that would have to be Localizer Mall don’t you think? After Localizer will have to be Granada Centre, one of our favorite malls as well. At least that’s where most fashionable guys are and through the years that the city center has been filling up with more people and establishments, most malls have gone towards the ring roads and most brands have opened up the “first of” their stores there. Take for example UK brand Austin Reed. It’s first store opened in Riyadh opened in Granada Mall late last year.

Austin Reed in Granada Centre

Austin Reed in Granada Centre

Welcome to Austin Reed Riyadh!

Welcome to Austin Reed Riyadh!

Founded by Austin Leonard Reed in 1900, Austin Reed (the brand) was the first menswear retailer to make ready-to-wear clothes that has the same level of expertise as made-to-measure. It’s first store was established in Fenchurch Street in United Kingdom followed by a bigger flagship store in 113 Regent Street in 1911. Today, Austin Reed known for its blending of traditional values with contemporary style is now a global brand delivering superior quality to over 100 countries. Not only did it continue to grow and innovate but it also got a royal following being granted two Royal Warrants as official suppliers and outfitters to Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and the royal family. Well, I’m not sure if you’ll look like a royal wearing their pieces but I’m sure you’ll feel like you belong in the upper echelons of society, haha.

Austin Reed's "royal" line

Austin Reed’s “royal” line

Austin Reed is known for its men’s formal wear…

Going to a formal event... or a business meeting?

Going to a formal event… or a business meeting?

Black is not just the only color of a suit yannow!

Black is not just the only color of a suit yannow!

Lots of options for you guys.

Lots of options for you guys.

Long sleeves for the undecided

Long sleeves for the undecided

Matching ties!

Matching ties!

More relaxed patterns

More relaxed patterns

And also later on, in casual wear…

Spring colors!

Spring colors!

Casual and fresh

Casual and fresh

Men can be fashionable too, really! Haha!

Men can be fashionable too, really! Haha!

Time for some vibrant colors!

Time for some vibrant colors!

Starting my entry with a question on “men” might led you thinking that Austin Reed is just for men. Actually, it carries women’s and kid’s apparel too.

Your kids' corner

Your kids’ corner

Your mini-mes will be fashion forward on these pieces.

Your mini-mes will be fashion forward on these pieces.

Women has a section on Austin Reed too.

Women has a section on Austin Reed too.

More neutral palettes for the feminine population.

More neutral palettes for the feminine population.

Loving the chic detail on this dress.

Loving the chic detail on this dress.

Pastel hues on long sleeves

Pastel hues on long sleeves

Cardigans in yummy colors

Cardigans and skirts in yummy colors

The yummy colors extend on bags too!

The yummy colors extend on bags too!

Unisex scarves

Unisex scarves

And you know what’s so cute about it? They have father-son collections. Their adult shirt designs carry over to the boy’s shirt designs so you have a “mini me” wardrobe. Ain’t that just adorable?

If you guys are looking for more options for your wardrobe, check out Austin Reed and feel like a royal. I know, we’ll never be royals (royals) because it doesn’t run in our blood but maybe the kind of luxury they have can be had too. So yeah, let’s live in the fantasy. (Aminin, you sang it! Haha!)

Austin Reed

Middle area, second floor

Granada Centre, Exit 9

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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