Having originated in Islington in 1923, there are now 135 stores and 126 concessions operating throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. A key member of Phillip Green’s renowned Arcadia Group, Wallis delivers exactly what the consumer wants season after season – great, wearable clothes at affordable prices. Most recently a successful collaboration with model Yasmin Le Bon has taken place, offering an elegant capsule range with a more fashionable edge, and is available exclusively online. Wallis also features a seasonal coinciding magazine: Style Talk, which features all the latest trends and offers helpful advice on how to make them work for you.

Spring/Summer 2010 Collection: “Striking prints to take you from desk to dance floor” is how Wallis describe their latest geometrically heavy summer line. Fabrics such as silk and satin add a luxe air to wardrobe basics such as blouses and tunics, while items such as the classic trench are given a vibrant makeover and are available in a variety of jewel tones. There are plenty of dresses for every occasion, be it work, wedding or barbeque, Wallis has got it covered.

Owner: Arcadia Group

Lines: Yasmin Le Bon, Petite