It’s been a while since my last post and for that I apologise, but there is a rather good reason as to why the Bicester Village team has been a bit quiet in the last few weeks. Tomorrow we launch the British Designers Collective, our very first pop-up boutique!  

So, if the lure of British designers such as Matthew Williamson, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood at affordable prices isn’t temptation enough, our new pop-up will tempt you even more, bringing an exciting roster of some of the most lusted-after designers to the Village! 

In a joint venture with the British Fashion Council to celebrate our 15^th anniversary, the British Designers Collective will support more of our unique home grown design talent, by showcasing some of the hottest names in fashion at glorious price reductions of up to 50%. As if I needed another reason to stay late at work and shop till 7 or 8 pm instead of attempting hill runs with my personal trainer. 

This exclusive opportunity to invest in some of the most sought-after designs from London’s catwalks is probably the most exciting thing to happen at Bicester Village in recent months; that is, aside from the European influx of Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci and YSL. 

I for one shall be there tomorrow watching eagerly with designers and VIP’s, as Erin O’Connor cuts the ribbon and officially opens this treasure trove. The designers’ list is so fabulous I shall undoubtedly be camped outside for the next six weeks, watching out for new deliveries from my personal favourites, Preen, Tod Lynn, PPQ, Fiona Paxton (her jewels are divine), Hannah Marshall, Bora Aksu and shoe designer Georgina Goodman. 

Here is the mouth-watering list of desirable designers who will be selling inspirational pieces from some of their key fashion collections. What’s not to love? 

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

• Atalanta Weller
• Bora Aksu
• Emma Cook
• Erdem
• Felder Felder
• Fiona Paxton
• Georgina Goodman
• Goat
• Graeme Black
• Gwendolyn Carrie
• Hannah Marshall
• House of Holland
• Jean-Pierre Braganza
• Julien MacDonald
• Louise Amstrup
• Mark Fast
• Maria Francesca Pepe
• Markus Lupfer
• ME&EM
• Osman
• PPQ
• Preen
• Sykes       
• Swagga & Soul                         
• Todd Lynn