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Clothing & Fashion

41 active businesses8 niches in this sector

Twenty firms. Creasey's, founded 1899, remains Guernsey's only independent department store; the newest opened 2024. Womenswear (7) and tailoring/alterations (6) lead the specialisations; knitwear-Guernsey-jumpers, childrenswear, and lingerie/swimwear each form three-firm clusters. Four trade on Alderney. —

Women's Clothing

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Eight shops and services — four general clothing shops, two Guernsey-jumper makers (both 1976), and two dressmaking-alterations.

Men's Clothing

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Five menswear shops — Creasey's department store (1899), two Guernsey-jumper makers, a Vazon jeans supplier, an alterations service.

Children's Clothing

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Three shops carry children's clothing — Creasey's department store (1899), Guernsey Woollens knitwear (1976), L'espoir on Alderney (2021).

Footwear

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Three shops sell footwear on the island — none footwear-only: a 1936 sports retailer, a 1982 casuals shop, and an Alderney independent.

Formalwear & Occasionwear

5
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Five firms: Body & Sole's shop and online halves (both 1994), Pretty Woman bridal (2024), and two bespoke tailors.

Lingerie & Underwear

4
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Three lingerie retailers — Body & Sole at The Bridge (1994) with its Solely Bodytalk online arm, and Plaisirs in town (2007).

Workwear & Uniforms

3
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Three outlets — Fletcher Sports (1936), Game Changers as States-approved school supplier, and the volunteer-run Scout Shop at Les Maingys.

Sportswear & Activewear

2
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Where to start

One firm per niche, picked for editorial depth.

  • Women's Clothing
    Creasey's
    St Peter Port

    Only independent department store, family-owned since 1899; M&S partnership since 1967.

  • Men's Clothing
    Guernsey Woollens Ltd
    St Sampson

    Authentic knitwear manufacturer and retailer — traditional seamless jumpers.

  • Children's Clothing
    L'espoir Lifestyle
    Alderney

    Lifestyle boutique — curated gifts, clothing, jewellery, and accessories

  • Footwear
    Smilers Ltd
    Castel

    Clothing and footwear retailer — casual and outdoor wear, largest jeans supplier

  • Formalwear & Occasionwear
    Solely Bodytalk
    St Peter Port

    Largest swimwear store in the Channel Islands — established 1994, with free minor alterations

  • Lingerie & Underwear
    Plaisirs
    St Peter Port

    Wellbeing and lifestyle boutique — natural skincare, ethical fashion, gifts.

  • Workwear & Uniforms
    Fletcher Sports
    St Peter Port

    Sports & schoolwear: equipment, footwear, team kits, exclusive On Running.

  • Sportswear & Activewear
    Sports Direct
    St Peter Port

    Sportswear shop; trainers, apparel, gym kits, swimwear for all ages

Other businesses in this sector1

Tagged in Clothing & Fashion but not in one of the specific niches above.

  • Le Tricoteur
    Knitwear manufacturer — authentic hand-finished Guernsey sweaters