Bellevue Square To Get New Zealand Clother Rodd & Gunn

From Rodd & Gunn: Rodd & Gunn, a modern lifestyle-drivenmenswear brand, is set to open its first Pacific Northwest location at Bellevue Square in Bellevue, Washington. This marks the seventh U.S. store for Rodd & Gunn, following successful openings in key cities such as Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, DUMBO/Brooklyn, Greenwich, and Dallas. With gorgeously rugged terrain, an affinity for authenticity and the promise of adventure, both the Pacific Northwest and New Zealand share some strong commonalities.

“We’ve been keen on the Eastside for quite some time -- Bellevue is experiencing such exciting growth and we’re excited to become a part of that,” said Mike Beagley, CEO of Rodd & Gunn. “We understand it’s not about flash and pomp here, but about quality and style with substance, which is why we hope Rodd & Gunn will resonate with men in Seattle and Bellevue.” Rodd & Gunn’s heritage dates back to 1946, when the brand’s English Pointer logo was used on a boutique line of New Zealand made shirts. Today, this antipodean men’s lifestyle brand remains synonymous with bespoke craftmanship and the entire range of apparel and accessories carries a two- year durability guarantee as part of its commitment to unwavering quality.

The brand’s designers travel across the world to source premium Italian fabrics from the finest mills in Europe. The Rodd & Gunn collection is as functional as it is fashionable, with new generation fabrics combined with contemporary manufacturing techniques to produce outerwear that keep the elements at bay. Pure New Zealand merino wool, recognized as some of the finest in the world, is woven into premium sweaters and sports coats.

In addition to its apparel, Rodd & Gunn also offers footwear, along with a range of bespoke leather luggage pieces, all handcrafted in New Zealand by a master artisan. Rodd & Gunn will launch in Bellevue with its S/S 19 collection, with inspiration drawn this time from the spectacular island paradise of Savai’i, a jewel of the South Pacific Seas. Warm weather wardrobe essentials include luxe Italian linen shirts featuring breezy floral and fauna prints, as well as lightweight linen and cotton jackets, plus breathable, sport-fit performance polos and ultra-soft cotton dress shorts with polished cuts. The 2,000 square-foot Bellevue store will showcase the entire Rodd & Gunn line and is slated to open in May. Rodd & Gunn will be located next to Coach, near
Nordstrom and Macy’s.