Wolf & Badger to open huge new flagship store in redeveloped Kings Cross

Ethical brand Wolf & Badger is to open a huge new flagship store in King’s Cross, in another boost to its redevelopment.

The fashion retailer will open a 12,000sq ft, three-story shop including a cafe, restaurant and terrace in the redeveloped Coal Drops Yard in October.

The brand, which was established in 2010 with a small Notting Hill boutique, sells items from a range of over 700 up-and-coming and small-scale designers.

The new store will stock thousands of items from ethical fashion and design labels spanning womenswear, menswear, accessories, jewellery, beauty and homeware.

On the top floor there will be a restaurant opening in partnership with a yet-to-be-named celebrated chef and a dedicated events space.

Henry Graham, creative director and co-Founder of Wolf & Badger, said: “We are curating a destination where art, culture, gastronomy and events can all come together under one roof to complement our signature selection of ethical, unique and unusual products.”

Developed by property firm Argent, Coal Drops Yard is being hailed as an “innovative” new shopping district adjacent to Granary Square and Regent’s Canal.

Paul Smith, Tom Dixon and Alain Ducasse’s Le Chocolat, are among the brands that have already confirmed they are taking on a space in Coal Drops Yard – as well as restaurants Barrafina, Casa Pastor and wine bar The Drop.

Craig White, Senior Project Director at Argent, said: “I can’t think of a better exemplar for what the district stands for than what their talented team are creating – something that’s at once bold and new, while being entirely sympathetic to its outstanding heritage location.”

Coal Drops Yard was originally established in 1850 to handle the eight million tonnes of coal delivered to the capital each year. Most recently it was home to nightclubs Bagley’s and The Cross. Acclaimed designer Heatherwick Studio has created the new-look area using surviving structures, streets and ironwork of the original Victorian coal drops.