Victoria Leeds shopping: Every new opening this year from Liam Gallagher's Pretty Green to Cubitts

Victoria Leeds is where contemporary meets the traditional.

By Abbey Maclure

Published 16th Sep 2022, 16:30 BST

Updated 23rd Sep 2022, 09:01 BST

The popular city centre shopping district brings together the Victoria Quarter and its beautiful arcades with the shiny Victoria Gate, which opened in 2016.

It boasts high-end designers and fashion brands, as well as everyday retailers, cafes and of course, a flagship John Lewis.

This year has seen 12 new additions to the district, from a tailors to a fine art gallery – including five new openings this month.

Meet the new arrivals:

Here is every business to have opened in Victoria Leeds this year

1. New arrivals

Here is every business to have opened in Victoria Leeds this year Photo: James Hardisty

First up is Victoria Gate. Sofa-in-a-box company Snug opened a permanent store this year, following on from a successful pop-up shop. It has earned a big digital following for its sofa-in-a-box concept - settees which are packaged into boxes and can be assembled without any tools.

2. Snug

First up is Victoria Gate. Sofa-in-a-box company Snug opened a permanent store this year, following on from a successful pop-up shop. It has earned a big digital following for its sofa-in-a-box concept - settees which are packaged into boxes and can be assembled without any tools. Photo: James Hardisty

From high quality Spanish and Italian footwear brands to Scandinavian clothing collections, ladies clothing retailer Shu & Luxe sells classic pieces with trend-led elements.

3. Shu & Luxe

From high quality Spanish and Italian footwear brands to Scandinavian clothing collections, ladies clothing retailer Shu & Luxe sells classic pieces with trend-led elements. Photo: James Hardisty

The final new addition to Victoria Gate is Sook, which opened earlier this month. Sook offers a flexible pop-up space for businesses to rent, showcasing a variety of retailers and creators. From fashion designers and yoga, to a beauty lounge and tech launch, visitors can expect a carousel of exciting products and events.

4. Sook

The final new addition to Victoria Gate is Sook, which opened earlier this month. Sook offers a flexible pop-up space for businesses to rent, showcasing a variety of retailers and creators. From fashion designers and yoga, to a beauty lounge and tech launch, visitors can expect a carousel of exciting products and events. Photo: James Hardisty

5. Astrid & Miyu

Next, we have the new additions to the County Arcade. Expressive jewellery and body art brand Astrid & Miyu opened earlier this month - the first pink boutique outside of London. It stocks a beautiful range of jewellery, including signature stacks and bespoke welded bracelets. The brand also offers engraving, tattooing and piercing services in a relaxed space. Photo: James Hardisty

Fashion boutique Bias opened this spring. Alongside its huge stock of cutting-edge and sustainable fashion labels, Bias also has a first floor homewares section with a stylish array of accessories, glassware, ceramics and a whole host of things for bath and body.

6. Bias

Fashion boutique Bias opened this spring. Alongside its huge stock of cutting-edge and sustainable fashion labels, Bias also has a first floor homewares section with a stylish array of accessories, glassware, ceramics and a whole host of things for bath and body. Photo: James Hardisty

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