Dressed for the big time

A North Yorkshire retailer will rival Harrods and Harvey Nichols in being one of the few stores to stock the luxury Italian clothes brand Armani Collezioni. Harrogate menswear firm Sudo Attire won the contract following a number of other other licensing deals, including Karl Lagerfeld, William Hunt of Savile Row and Carol Visconti.

Customers will be able to purchase the collection online as the shop has launched a website at www.sudoattire.co.uk

Mark Lane, owner of the Yorkshire firm. said: "Armani is one of the world's most iconic names in fashion and as a result of this deal our customers will be able to enjoy the latest autumn collection featuring a range of impeccably tailored shirts and suits as well as stunning knitwear."

The store, on Station Parade, provides formal and casual menswear from exclusive UK and Italian designers.