Inside Anthropologie as beautiful new store opens in Manchester

Anthropologie has finally arrived in Manchester, opening a beautiful new store in the Royal Exchange.

The beloved lifestyle brand is famed for its curated range of clothing, shoes, accessories, activewear, beauty, wellness, furniture, home décor, bridal, and loads more.

Anthropologie has taken over a two-storey unit overlooking St Ann’s Square, which opens today right in time for the Black Friday sales.

Inside, shoppers will find everything from denim to dinnerware, plus delights like martini-shaped handbags, apres ski-inspired glassware, and cosy knitwear.

Brands inside include Damson Madder, Tala, Maeve, Vagabond, and Never Fully Dressed.

There’ll be live music by local artist Maya Blandy, and seasonal drinks from 3pm, for a festive shopping experience.

And later down the line, Anthropologie Manchester is hosting a Winter Warmer Day on 9 December, with festive hot drinks and a gift personalisation station – plus a festive goodie bag for the first 100 customers to spend £100 between 9 and 11 December.

Anthropologie was founded in 1992 and has since expanded to have more than 200 stores globally, launching three new UK sites this year (Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow).

Matt Hilgeman, Managing Director of Anthropologie International, said: “We’re excited to open our third and final store for 2025 in the heart of Manchester city.

“As part of our Northern expansion, the new store will showcase a curated assortment of our most-loved brands, exclusive partywear, and our signature ‘Only at Anthropologie’ gifting.

“We can’t wait to open our doors and meet the community.”

Anthropologie Manchester is now from Wednesday 26 November at the Royal Exchange on St Ann’s Square.

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Featured image: The Manc Group