Is monsoon a British company?

Monsoon Accessorize is a British private limited company. It operates two international retail clothing chains – Monsoon and Accessorize.

Who owns monsoon UK?

Peter Simon (businessman)
Peter Simon (born August 1949) is a British businessman, and the founder and owner of fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize. According to The Sunday Times Rich List, Simon has a net worth of £480 million.

Is Monsoon a good brand?

All in all, I still believe Monsoon is a fast fashion brand. It received a meagre 40 points out of 100 in the Fashion Transparency Index 2020, and a low 2/5 on Good On You.

Where is monsoon from?

Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean. Monsoons always blow from cold to warm regions. The summer monsoon and the winter monsoon determine the climate for most of India and Southeast Asia. The summer monsoon is associated with heavy rainfall.

What has happened to Monsoon?

On June 2, Monsoon Accessorize warned landlords that they have a week to offer up rent waivers or it will permanently close down stores. On June 9, Monsoon Accessorize fell into administration, blaming the impact of Covid-19 and adding that the subsequent lockdown since late March made the business unviable.

Who took over Monsoon?

Last year Monsoon Accessorize was bought by its owner, Peter Simon, via a pre-pack administration deal, which saw it close 35 shops across the UK.

Is Monsoon an ethical brand?

Overall rating: Not good enough Monsoon’s environment rating is ‘very poor’. It uses few eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain. There is no evidence it has a policy to prevent deforestation in the supply chain.

Does monsoon use child Labour?

Monsoon, the fashion chain that pioneered ethical shopping, has used suppliers in India who employ child labour and pay workers below the minimum wage, the Observer has discovered.

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