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Menswear in the United Kingdom

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  • 25 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: United Kingdom
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 219423
Menswear in the UK is characterised by a polarised spending pattern, with consumers increasingly concentrated at the extremes of value and premium offerings. In 2025, retail volume sales of menswear marginally declined, driven by macroeconomic pressures, including persistent inflation and sluggish wage growth. The category is expected to record slow growth rates over the forecast period, driven by a combination of price increases and selective consumer spending on premium products.

This Menswear in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Men's Nightwear, Men's Outerwear, Men's Swimwear, Men's Underwear.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Menswear market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Economic pressures create a polarised consumer market
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Mid-market brands struggle amid polarised spending
  • Tariffs and supply chain constraints reshape menswear sourcing
  • Resale and rental models gain mainstream momentum
  • CHART 2 My Wardrobe HQ Offers Premium Formal Wear for Rent
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Technological innovation to drive future value growth
  • Brands set to embrace inclusivity to reach wider audiences
  • Manufacturers will increasingly adopt circular models to meet new regulations
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Domestic brands maintain lead in competitive landscape
  • John Lewis targets consumers seeking superior craftmanship
  • CHART 3 John Lewis Launches Premium Menswear Label
CHANNELS
  • Extensive selections support retail offline presence of specialists
  • P&Co amongst many UK brands focusing on local footprint
  • Convenience and accessibility drive online sales surge
  • CHART 4 Analyst Insight
PRODUCTS
  • Paul Smith’s Harper initiative redefines premium retail
  • CHART 5 Paul Smith Offers “Try At Home” Service
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 8 Nobody's Child eBay Collaboration
  • CHART 9 Aligne x Elizabeth Day: Creative Collaborations Prove Successful for Challengers
  • CHART 10 Amazon Haul Feature Launches in the UK
  • CHART 11 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 12 PEST Analysis in the United Kingdom 2025
  • CHART 13 Key Insights on Consumers in the United Kingdom 2025
  • CHART 14 Consumer Landscape in the United Kingdom 2025
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Navigating polarised growth amidst economic challenges
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Macroeconomic pressure impacts consumer spending habits
  • Market polarisation drives diverging consumer values
  • Resale platforms gain popularity among UK consumers
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Consumers set to drive sustainable and tech-enhanced shopping experience
  • Sportswear predicted to record further strong growth
  • Technological integration and sustainability to shape industry
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Asda Stores strengthens lead of fragmented landscape with private label line
  • Topshop relaunches with new strategy, fuelling growth
  • Emerging brands focus on niche strategies and community engagement
CHANNELS
  • Retail offline remains crucial despite e-commerce growth
  • Retail e-commerce drives sales with convenience and competitive pricing
PRODUCTS
  • Amazon Haul responds to demand for affordable but fashionable pieces
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources