History

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Everyone has a story to tell. Ours began with one man and his vision to share the exotic, rich, vibrant fabrics and colours of a life-changing road trip around Asia. It’s a journey that started back in 1973 and one you could still be very much part of.

A COLOURFUL PAST

In 1972 our founder, Peter Simon, returned from an adventure that was to change the face of British fashion. Merging his passion for beautiful exotic fabrics and fine clothing, he began trading from a stall in Portobello Road. One year later, he opened the first Monsoon store in Beauchamp Place. Eleven years after that he opened the first Accessorize store in Covent Garden and there are now more than 1,000 Monsoon Accessorize stores all over the world. Nowadays Peter has the support of talented people all over the world who are delivering the Monsoon Accessorize future, today. It is Peter’s passion and vision that has attracted a legion of talented people all over the world who, together, help him to deliver the Monsoon promise each and every day.

 

1973
MONSOON IS BORN
The first MONSOON store opens in Beauchamp Place, London. A beautiful new brand is born
1984
ACCESSORIZE OPENS
Our first ACCESSORIZE store opens in London’s Covent Garden
1994
MONSOON ACCESSORIZE TRUST
The MONSOON ACCESSORIZE TRUST is founded, aiming to help disadvantaged women and children across Asia
1995
CHILDRENSWEAR
Launch of Monsoon’s first CHILDRENSWEAR range.
1999
MONSOON HOME
Launch of MONSOON HOME
2000
ONLINE SHOPPING
Launch of ONLINE SHOPPING at monsoon.co.uk and accessorize.com
2007
QUEEN’S AWARD
Monsoon Accessorize honoured with the QUEEN’S AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
2008
BRIDAL LAUNCHED
2008
HEAD OFFICE
Opening of new Monsoon Accessorize HEAD OFFICE (designed by award-winning architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris) in London’s Notting Hill village. This inspirational working environment also houses our art collection
2010
SOCIAL MEDIA
Launch of Monsoon and Accessorize on key SOCIAL MEDIA platforms including Facebook and Twitter
2014
Z RANGE LAUNCHED

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