7.33.0 Our Story - Reiss Ireland Skip to Main Content
Close

The Reiss brand timeline from its foundation in 1971 to the present day.

1971

First Reiss store opens on London’s Bishopsgate selling men’s tailoring.

1997

In-house design team established.

1998

Portfolio expanded to include stores across the UK and Ireland.

2000

First womenswear collection launches.

2005

First international store opens in New York.

2007

The Reiss international headquarters at 12 Picton Place, London opens, earning a RIBA architecture award in the process.

Launch of Reiss.com

2010

Launch of Personal Tailoring and Personal Shopping in-store services across the UK.

2012

International partnerships begin with Bloomingdale’s in the US and De Bijenkorf in the Netherlands.

2013

Launch of fragrances Black Oudh and Grey Flower.

2017

Joined the Ethical Trading Initiative as a foundation member.

2019

Autumn Winter brand campaign showcased on Europe’s largest digital screen in the heart of London’s iconic Piccadilly Circus.

2021

Reiss celebrates its 50th birthday with the relaunch of Reiss Signatures.

Launch of the women’s Petite collection and expansion of the casualwear collection.

2022

Reiss launches its first store in Dubai.

2023

Reiss becomes McLaren Formula 1 Team's Official Travel Wear partner.

Launch of the premium Reiss Atelier collection.

Footwear and accessories are relaunched.

Became certified to the Textile Exchange Responsible Wool Standard, Recycled Claim Standard and Global Recycling Standard.

2024

The first Reiss | McLaren Formula 1 Team Collection launches.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions reported for the first time as part of the NEXT group's carbon footprint.

The charity partnership with Shelter begins. From 2024 to 2026 over £300,000 was raised through stock donation.

2025

New international partnerships begin including Macy’s and Dillard’s.

The first Reiss | New York Botanical Garden collaboration launches.

The Reiss | Royal Ballet & Opera collaboration launches.

The Pride 2025 Reiss | Tom Daley collection launches supporting LGBTQ+ charity Rainbow Railroad and raising £47,344.

First Reiss ESG Report published.

2026

Expansion of the womenswear collection including the launch of the Tall collection and an expanded footwear range.

Store redesigns and openings across Heathrow Terminal 5, Gatwick South, Bristol and Manchester.

Awarded Silver by the Chelsea in Bloom judging panel for Reiss' floral installation.

Continued expansion across the United States, including 50 Dillard's stores and 10 Macy's stores.

Menswear expansion across all 87 Nordstrom stores.