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Apparel Accessories in the United Kingdom

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  • 25 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: United Kingdom
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2816890
Apparel accessories in the UK reached GBP1.3 billion, growing by 1% amidst significant polarisation. Economic pressures led many consumers to seek affordable, versatile items from mass retailers, viewing them as “affordable indulgences”. Conversely, a distinct segment, particularly younger demographics like Generation Z, prioritised premium, sustainably produced, and inclusive designs, valuing ethical sourcing and individuality.

This Apparel Accessories 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: Belts, Gloves, Hats/Caps, Other Apparel Accessories, Scarves, Ties.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Apparel Accessories 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
  • Navigating polarisation, sustainability, and digital growth
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Economic pressures and evolving values shape demand for apparel accessories
  • CHART 2 Primark Attracts Price-Sensitive Consumers With Affordable Accessories
  • The growing influence of sustainable and inclusive design
  • CHART 3 Swole Panda Recycled Ocean Plastic Belts
  • Generation Z's influence in shaping trends and values in apparel accessories
  • CHART 4 Primark x Krispy Kreme Partnership Targets Generation Z
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Apparel accessories poised for stable growth amidst evolving consumer demands
  • CHART 5 Analyst Insight
  • The future influence of technology: Driving innovation in apparel accessories
  • Digital designs and a greater focus on inclusivity
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Nike retains lead of fragmented competitive landscape
CHANNELS
  • Offline dominance and evolving channels in local apparel accessories
  • E-commerce and social commerce reshaping distribution of apparel accessories
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