Republic (fashion retailer)
British retail history
The story of Republic (fashion retailer)
Republic was a British fashion retailer known for casual clothing and denim, particularly in shopping centres. The chain entered administration in 2013.
Place in British shopping history
Republic (fashion retailer) is remembered as part of Britain’s fashion retail landscape. Its shopfronts, products and advertising form part of the changing story of British retail.
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Branding through the years
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Republic fashion retailer text logo (2011); branding artwork, not a shopfront Photograph: Republic.
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Image: Republic · Public domain (simple text logo; trademark may apply) · Original source ↗Historical image archive
Image: Republic · Public domain (simple text logo; trademark may apply) · Original source ↗
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