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{{Infobox company
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| name = Evans
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| type = [[Private company limited by shares|Private]]
| type = [[Private company limited by shares|Private]]
| foundation = 1930
| foundation = 1930
| defunct =
| location = [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]
| location = [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]
| num_locations = 300+ stores
| num_locations = 300+ stores
| area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
| parent = [[Arcadia Group]]
| parent = AK Retail
| owner = Richard Willcox
| owner = Richard Willcox
| homepage = {{URL|evans.co.uk}}
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.evans.co.uk}}
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'''Evans''' is a women's clothing retailer located in the [[United Kingdom]] and around the world. They have over 300 stores around the [[United Kingdom|UK]] selling [[plus-size clothing]], lingerie, wide fitting shoes, swimwear and accessories.
'''Evans''' is a women's clothing retailer located in the [[United Kingdom]] and around the world. It sells [[plus-size clothing]], lingerie, wide-fitting shoes, swimwear and accessories.


== Timeline ==
== Timeline ==
* Evans was founded in 1930 by the manufacturer Jack Green.
* Evans was founded in 1930 by the manufacturer Jack Green.
* After 40 years as a limited company, the Burton Group (now [[Arcadia Group]]) acquired Evans and it became a public company.
* After 40 years as a limited company, the Burton Group (later [[Arcadia Group]]) acquired Evans and it became a public company.
* Mail order purchases were introduced in 1972, just after Evans had expanded to over 77 branches nationwide and in 1988 became the market leader for women's wear above a UK size 14.
* Mail order purchases were introduced in 1972, just after Evans had expanded to over 77 branches nationwide.
* In 1988, Evans became the market leader in womenswear above a UK size 14.
* In 1994, the first Evans brochure featured in ''[[Good Housekeeping]]'' and ''Prima Magazine'', consisting of just 12 pages.
* In 1994, the first Evans brochure featured in ''[[Good Housekeeping]]'' and ''Prima'' magazines, consisting of just 12 pages.
* In 1997, Evans launched SeVen, a more fashion-led label for the younger customers and also became the first Arcadia brand to start selling online.
* In 1997, Evans launched SeVen, a more fashion-led label for the younger customers and also became the first Arcadia brand to start selling online.
* In 1998, Helen Teague and her comedian partner [[Dawn French]] launched the 1647 range, exclusively designed for Evans.
* In 1998, Helen Teague and her comedian partner [[Dawn French]] launched the 1647 range, exclusively designed for Evans.
* In 2007, [[Crystal Renn]] became the official face of Evans, featuring in the first TV advertising campaign and all in-store merchandising.
* In 2007, [[Crystal Renn]] became the official face of Evans, featuring in the first TV advertising campaign and all in-store merchandising.
* In 2009, [[Beth Ditto]] of the indie rock band [[the Gossip]] launched the Beth Ditto at Evans collection, also exclusive to the retailer.
* In 2009, [[Beth Ditto]] of the indie rock band [[the Gossip]] launched the Beth Ditto at Evans collection, also exclusive to the retailer.
* In 2011, launched In USA and started providing delivery services to over 100 countries.
* In 2011, launched in USA and started providing delivery services to over 100 countries.

[[File:Evans - Lands Lane (geograph 1964680).jpg|thumb|right|Evans on Lands Lane, [[Leeds]] in 2010.]]
Evans' parent company Arcadia entered [[Administration (law)|administration]] in November 2020. The following month, Australian fashion retailer [[City Chic Collective]] reached an agreement with Arcadia's administrators to purchase the Evans brand, website and wholesale business for £23 million. The deal did not include the retailer's stores. City Chic sold Evans in 2023 to AK Retail, who owns [[M&Co.]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ford Rojas |first1=John-Paul |title=Arcadia brand Evans sold to Australia's City Chic for £23m |url=https://news.sky.com/story/arcadia-brand-evans-sold-to-australias-city-chic-for-23m-12169084 |access-date=21 December 2020 |agency=Sky News |date=21 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Beevers |first=Angela |date=2023-08-07 |title=Evans acquired by M&Co owner AK Retail {{!}} Retail Bulletin |url=https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/evans-acquired-by-mco-owner-ak-retail-07-08-2023/ |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=Retail Bulletin {{!}} Daily UK Retail News |language=en}}</ref>


== Designers at Evans ==
== Designers at Evans ==
[[Beth Ditto]], in collaboration with head of design Lisa Marie Peacock, launched her first plus-size clothing collection for Evans on 9 July 2009. Ditto provided sketches and drew inspiration from her favourite vintage and charity shop clothes as well as bands like [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[The Slits]] and [[Grace Jones]], and [[Art Deco]] movements. Some of the most popular items in the first collection included a domino-print dress and leggings, a stained glass-effect printed dress and a royal blue jumpsuit, as well as a biker jacket, denim pencil skirt and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/style/5734946/Beth-Dittos-collection-for-Evans.html |title=Beth Ditto's collection for Evans |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=6 July 2009 |accessdate=2013-02-27 |first=Hilary |last=Alexander |authorlink=Hilary Alexander}}</ref> Her second collection for Evans launched in 2010 with just over 20 individual items. Marianne Kirby, writing in ''[[The Guardian]]'', said the "collection struck a nerve with its iconic pieces" and that it was an "international success".<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/sep/21/fashion-fashion-designers | date = 21 September 2010 | accessdate = 27 May 2014 | first = Marianne | last = Kirby | publisher = [[The Guardian]] | title = Beth Ditto collection reveals gap in the fat fashion market}}</ref>
[[Beth Ditto]], in collaboration with head of design Lisa Marie Peacock, launched her first plus-size clothing collection for Evans on 9 July 2009. Ditto provided sketches and drew inspiration from her favourite vintage and charity shop clothes as well as bands like [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[The Slits]] and [[Grace Jones]], and [[Art Deco]] movements. Some of the most popular items in the first collection included a domino-print dress and leggings, a stained glass-effect printed dress and a royal blue jumpsuit, as well as a biker jacket, denim pencil skirt and more.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/style/5734946/Beth-Dittos-collection-for-Evans.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708194722/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/style/5734946/Beth-Dittos-collection-for-Evans.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 July 2009 |title=Beth Ditto's collection for Evans |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=6 July 2009 |access-date=2013-02-27 |first=Hilary |last=Alexander |author-link=Hilary Alexander}}</ref> Her second collection for Evans launched in 2010 with just over 20 individual items. Marianne Kirby, writing in ''[[The Guardian]]'', said the "collection struck a nerve with its iconic pieces" and that it was an "international success".<ref>{{cite news |last=Kirby |first=Marianne |title=Beth Ditto collection reveals gap in the fat fashion market |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/sep/21/fashion-fashion-designers |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=21 September 2010 |access-date=27 May 2014}}</ref>


In 2012, British couture label [[Clements Ribeiro]] introduced the Swan range for Evans.<ref name="DT Pithers">{{cite news|last1=Pithers|first1=Ellie|title=First look at Clements Ribeiro for Evans|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9167240/First-look-at-Clements-Ribeiro-for-Evans.html|accessdate=3 July 2014|publisher=Daily Telegraph|date=26 March 2012}}</ref> The range has proved popular – [[Adele]] wore a dress at a gig in Canada and was reported to have bought the whole range.<ref name="DT Pithers"/><ref name="DM London">{{cite news|last1=London|first1=Bianca|title=First look: Adele's favourite design duo Clements Ribeiro unveil their latest collection for plus size chain Evans|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2201015/Adeles-favourite-design-duo-Clements-Ribeiro-unveil-latest-collection-plus-size-chain-Evans.html|accessdate=3 July 2014|publisher=Daily Mail|date=10 September 2012}}</ref>
In 2012, British couture label [[Clements Ribeiro]] introduced the Swan range for Evans.<ref name="DT Pithers">{{cite news |last1=Pithers |first1=Ellie |title=First look at Clements Ribeiro for Evans |url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9167240/First-look-at-Clements-Ribeiro-for-Evans.html |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=26 March 2012 |access-date=3 July 2014}}</ref> The range proved popular: [[Adele]] wore a dress at a gig in Canada and was reported to have bought the whole range.<ref name="DT Pithers"/>
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==Stores==

{|
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<small>'''Americas'''
*Aruba opening soon
*Puerto Rico opening soon
*Venezuela opening soon
*Colombia opening soon</small>

| style="width:15%; vertical-align:top; text-align:left;"|
<small>'''Africa'''
*Egypt 2</small>

| style="width:15%; vertical-align:top; text-align:left;"|
<small>'''Asia'''
*Saudi Arabia 21
*Kuwait 11
*UAE 9
*Qatar 2
*Turkey 2
*Bahrain 1
*Israel 1
*Philippines opening soon
*Thailand opening soon
*Indonesia opening soon
*Vietnam opening soon
*Japan opening soon</small>

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<small>'''Europe'''
*United Kingdom Over 200
*Ireland 13
*Cyprus 3
*Germany 2
*Gibraltar 1
*Iceland 1
*Malta 1
*Romania opening soon
*Ukraine opening soon
*Russia opening soon
*Greece opening soon
*Italy opening soon
*Georgia opening soon
*Spain opening soon
*Norway opening soon</small>
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{Official website|1=http://www.evans.co.uk}}
* {{Official website|1=http://www.evans.co.uk}}
* {{Official website|1=http://www.evansusa.com|2=Official US website}}
* {{Official website|1=http://www.evansusa.com|2=Official US website}}
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{{Arcadia Group}}


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Latest revision as of 19:22, 20 November 2024

This article is about the British clothing retailer. For the chain of bicycle shops, see Evans Cycles.

Evans
Company typePrivate
Founded1930
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom and Ireland
Number of locations
300+ stores
Area served
Worldwide
OwnerRichard Willcox
ParentAK Retail
Websitewww.evans.co.uk

Evans is a women's clothing retailer located in the United Kingdom and around the world. It sells plus-size clothing, lingerie, wide-fitting shoes, swimwear and accessories.

Timeline

[edit]
  • Evans was founded in 1930 by the manufacturer Jack Green.
  • After 40 years as a limited company, the Burton Group (later Arcadia Group) acquired Evans and it became a public company.
  • Mail order purchases were introduced in 1972, just after Evans had expanded to over 77 branches nationwide.
  • In 1988, Evans became the market leader in womenswear above a UK size 14.
  • In 1994, the first Evans brochure featured in Good Housekeeping and Prima magazines, consisting of just 12 pages.
  • In 1997, Evans launched SeVen, a more fashion-led label for the younger customers and also became the first Arcadia brand to start selling online.
  • In 1998, Helen Teague and her comedian partner Dawn French launched the 1647 range, exclusively designed for Evans.
  • In 2007, Crystal Renn became the official face of Evans, featuring in the first TV advertising campaign and all in-store merchandising.
  • In 2009, Beth Ditto of the indie rock band the Gossip launched the Beth Ditto at Evans collection, also exclusive to the retailer.
  • In 2011, launched in USA and started providing delivery services to over 100 countries.
Evans on Lands Lane, Leeds in 2010.

Evans' parent company Arcadia entered administration in November 2020. The following month, Australian fashion retailer City Chic Collective reached an agreement with Arcadia's administrators to purchase the Evans brand, website and wholesale business for £23 million. The deal did not include the retailer's stores. City Chic sold Evans in 2023 to AK Retail, who owns M&Co..[1][2]

Designers at Evans

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Beth Ditto, in collaboration with head of design Lisa Marie Peacock, launched her first plus-size clothing collection for Evans on 9 July 2009. Ditto provided sketches and drew inspiration from her favourite vintage and charity shop clothes as well as bands like Blondie, The Slits and Grace Jones, and Art Deco movements. Some of the most popular items in the first collection included a domino-print dress and leggings, a stained glass-effect printed dress and a royal blue jumpsuit, as well as a biker jacket, denim pencil skirt and more.[3] Her second collection for Evans launched in 2010 with just over 20 individual items. Marianne Kirby, writing in The Guardian, said the "collection struck a nerve with its iconic pieces" and that it was an "international success".[4]

In 2012, British couture label Clements Ribeiro introduced the Swan range for Evans.[5] The range proved popular: Adele wore a dress at a gig in Canada and was reported to have bought the whole range.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Ford Rojas, John-Paul (21 December 2020). "Arcadia brand Evans sold to Australia's City Chic for £23m". Sky News. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  2. ^ Beevers, Angela (7 August 2023). "Evans acquired by M&Co owner AK Retail | Retail Bulletin". Retail Bulletin | Daily UK Retail News. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  3. ^ Alexander, Hilary (6 July 2009). "Beth Ditto's collection for Evans". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 8 July 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
  4. ^ Kirby, Marianne (21 September 2010). "Beth Ditto collection reveals gap in the fat fashion market". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  5. ^ a b Pithers, Ellie (26 March 2012). "First look at Clements Ribeiro for Evans". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
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