Missguided

Missguided is a UK-based multi-channel retailer selling clothes aimed at 16-35 year old women. The company's collections include tall, petite, lingerie and nightwear ranges.[1] Sales for the financial year ending March 31, 2015 were £86 million, growing 69% year-on-year.[2] Missguided's headquarters were in Salford, Manchester for most of 2015, but have since moved to Trafford Park where the company claims its office is the 'coolest office in the world'.[3][4]

History

Missguided was first established in 2009 by Nitin Passi who remains the sole owner of the company.

Since its launch, the online retailer has experienced rapid growth in the UK [5][6] and has expanded into USA, Australia, France and Germany.[7] In 2015, the company signed a seven-year deal with XPO (formerly Norbet Dentressangle) to manage its international e-Fulfilment operation.[8]

In March 2015 Missguided launched a collection in US department store Nordstrom through both their online and in store channels, followed by a concession at Selfridges Trafford Centre in June 2015.[9] In November 2015, the second UK bricks-and-mortar store was opened within Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square and the third was opened in Selfridges in Birmingham in March 2016.[10]

Missguided also partnered with ASOS.com in May 2015, and currently sells over 900 pieces through the online retailer.

During September 2015, the company introduced tall and petite lines which each featured around 70 pieces each, following its plus size collection in November 2014.[11] For Winter 2015 the company launched a range of collections including lingerie, nightwear, a new denim collection as well as a premium collection called Peace & Love.[12]

In November 2015, Missguided launched a 'social TV' campaign with Mediacom Manchester.[13] The platform incorporated real-time user generated content into advert breaks and was a UK TV advertising first.[14]

Missguided launched a shopping app for iOS in March 2016, which included a Tinder-inspired tab called 'swipe to hype'.[15]

In May 2016, Missguided launched a range of wedding dresses. The collection was made up of 19 pieces for brides and bridesmaids.[16]

Collaborations

In March 2014 Missguided marked its fifth birthday with a collaboration with singer Nicole Scherzinger. The 40-piece collection was designed by Nicole and shot in LA.[17] This collaboration extended over two seasons with the second collection launching for AW14.[18] CEO Nitin Passi says sales increased 35% month on month following their collaboration with Nicole Scherzinger last year.[19]

May 2015 saw a collaboration between Missguided and R and B singer Pia Mia.[20] Mia became the face of Missguided's SS15 campaign which was shot in Los Angeles.[21]

In March 2016, the womenswear label announced that Pamela Anderson would front their SS16 collection.[22][23] The campaign was shot by Swedish photographer Arvida Byström,[24] and celebrates confidence and empowering women, a concept dreamt up by creative director and stylist Soki Mak.[25]

A Bikini A Day bloggers Tash Oakley and Dedvin Brugman collaborated with Missguided in May 2016 to launch a new swimwear line.[26] The 60-piece collection is made up of bikinis, swimsuits and cover ups and was shot in Palm Springs.[27]

References

  1. ↑ Hounslea, Tara (25 August 2015). "Missguided to Launch Lingerie, Petite, Tall and Premium Ranges". Drapers Online.
  2. ↑ Baldwin, Caroline. "Missguided reports £5.5m profits as it launches concession in Nordstrom". Retail Week. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  3. ↑ Bell, Alex. "Coolest office in the world?". Mirror. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  4. ↑ Bell, Alex (27 November 2015). "Missguided boss Nitin Passi believes fashion firm's new Salford HQ is 'world's coolest office'.". Manchester Evening News.
  5. ↑ "Missguided enjoys record revenue growth". The Retail Bulletin. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  6. ↑ Ruddick, Graham (8 April 2015). "Nicole Scherzinger helps fashion retailer Missguided grow sales 70pc". Telegraph. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Rigby, Chloe (9 April 2015). "Missguided to sell in US stores after record year". Internet Retailing. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  8. ↑ Sabharwal, Veebs (24 March 2015). "Missguided preparing for international expansion". Retail Gazette. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  9. ↑ Baldwin, Caroline. "Missguided launches first UK physical presence with Selfridges concession". Retail Week. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  10. ↑ Hounslea, Tara (7 March 2016). "Missguided launches third Selfridges concession". Drapers Online. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  11. ↑ Barns, Sarah (18 November 2014). "Missguided launch plus-size range for fuller figured fashionistas". Express. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  12. ↑ Hounslea, Tara (26 August 2015). "Missguided to launch lingerie, petite, tall and premium". Drapers. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  13. ↑ Binns, Simon (4 November 2015). "Mediacom Manchester launches social TV campaign for Missguided". Prolific North. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  14. ↑ Roue, Lucy (5 November 2015). "Missguided and Mediacom in UK TV advertising first". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  15. ↑ Davis, Ben (3 March 2016). "Missguided launches Tinder-inspired app experience". Econsultancy. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  16. ↑ Cherrington, Rosy. "Missguided launch a budget wedding dress range". Huffington Post. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  17. ↑ Begum, Shelina (25 February 2014). "X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger teams up with fashion firm Missguided for new collection". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  18. ↑ London, Bianca (7 October 2014). "Nicole Scherziner is back with her second range for Missguided". Daily Mail. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  19. ↑ Craven, Neil (4 April 2015). "Fashion Boss is growing his firm fast, with a little help from Nicole Scherzinger". This is Money. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
  20. ↑ Wilson, Jess (7 December 2015). "Who is Pia Mia? 7 things we know about Kylie Jenner's best friend". OK Magazine. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  21. ↑ Willingham, Jessica (13 May 2015). "The Pia Mia x Missguided Collection is Everything You Need for Summer". Bustle. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  22. ↑ Bacardi, Francesca (21 March 2016). "Pamela Anderson makes a major nostalgia play in Missguided campaign". E Online. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  23. ↑ "Pamela Anderson models in racy video for Missguided". Daily Mail. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  24. ↑ Stansfield, Ted (22 March 2016). "Pamela Anderson poses for Arvida Bystrom in new shoot". Dazed Digital. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  25. ↑ "Three Decades since Baywatch, Pamela Anderson revives iconic red swimsuit look for fashion brand Missguided". News.com.au. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  26. ↑ "The A Bikini a Day's High Street Swim Line is Here". Look.co.uk. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  27. ↑ "Bronzed bikini bloggers Tash Oakley and Devin Brugman sizzle in racy desert shoot for new swimwear collaboration". Daily Mail. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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