Rihanna to open Savage x Fenty stores in 2022

Rihanna’s billion-dollar lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty is set to open its first physical stores next year. In an interview with Bloomberg, the brand’s chief marketing and design officer, Christiane Pendarvis, said that you’ll “absolutely see some stores in 2022” in the US, without specifying where. The brand would also consider stores in Europe in the future, she said.

The company has tested pop-up stores, but it largely operates online — which cuts out some potential customers who want to try underwear before they buy, Pendarvis said. “Fit and comfort are so important,” Pendarvis said, adding that there are “customers who don’t feel comfortable purchasing online.”

Savage X Fenty has made waves in the industry with its body-positive campaigns and runways shows featuring plus-size and pregnant women. It has been praised for its attention to size, race, and gender inclusivity, and stocks sizes up to a 4XL.  Savage X Fenty’s push into brick and mortar puts it in direct competition with Victoria’s Secret on the ground, which currently has 871 stores across the USA and Canada.  A lack of inclusivity, in both marketing and product, is something lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret has long been criticized for. This year, the company launched a major rebrand to update its marketing, stores, and products, adding new items – such as maternity bras – for the first time.

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