Top UK shirt brand arrives in Hyde Park Johannesburg in June

A standalone, branded store, it will be configured along the lines of the group's new store concept, offering classic London townhouse interiors with walnut panelling and leather-trimmed upholstery combined with state-of-the-art technology.

"The new design is a modern and innovative interpretation of the Pink brand, which has at its heart the brand values of being bold, quirky, aristocratic, nonchalant and unmistakably British," explains Mickey Walker, managing executive - Thomas Pink, South Africa. "The new store concept intelligently unifies past with present and uses contemporary technology to bring our brand to life."

The design perfectly accentuates the brand's core products, men's formal shirts, in the generously fitting classic, streamlined slim fit, and body skimming super slim fit, all complemented by an range of ties, cufflinks, socks, boxer shorts, hankies and bowties. The range also has a more relaxed casual collection, which includes a selection of Polo shirts. Also available is Pink Woman, a collection of women's shirts, tunics and dresses.

The opening of Thomas Pink Hyde Park is expected to be followed by more store openings in South Africa in the future. This will further augment the group's portfolio, which currently includes flagship stores in London's famous Jermyn Street; Madison Avenue, New York; and Rue Francois Premier, Paris. There are more than 90 Thomas Pink stores around the world, including in the US, France, Mexico, Dubai, Hong Kong, Australia, China and Canada.

For more information, go to www.thomaspink.co.za.