The concept for the Van Mildert store was the brainchild of brother and sister, Darren and Lisa Cane alongside Christopher Hayes. After serving a lengthy apprenticeship at Psyche in Middlesbrough where they were senior men’s wear buyer, ladies buyer and manager respectively, they decided to put their considerable experience and expertise in the fashion industry into practice.
Van Mildert was opened in 1995 in Durham City, the building was the old House of Correction – prison that dated back to the seventeenth century, so we felt the right name for the store had to be chosen.
William Van Mildert (1765-1836) was the last Prince Bishop of Durham from 1826 to 1836, and one of the founders of the University of Durham. His name survives in Van Mildert College, founded in 1965 and the Van Mildert Professor of Divinity.
The original store was over three floors, selling designer men’s wear and ladies wear, along side home wares, art, furniture, antiques and gadgets, and we branded the store as “ a lifestyle store for men and women”
They searched the globe looking for the best clothing available, from fashion shows in Paris to show rooms in Milan then onto New York, we had a very big celebrity following, who loved our discreet service and fantastic products.
The store went onto win award after award, from Best new store, Designer retailer of the year, best marketing campaign, but the one Van Mildert are most proud of is Customer Service, and this is still something that Van Mildert base there business around.
Van Mildert is one of the UK’s leading independent fashion stores with both a highstreet and online presence, retailing designer menswear, womenswear, footwear and accessories. Van Mildert has won multiple awards including two prestigious Drapers Awards, and stocks some of the world’s most desirable brand names ranging from Firetrap, Henleys, Gio-Goi and G-Star, to Adidas Y-3, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Stone Island and CP Company.
- Mens Khaki Green Overshirt Jacket
 | 220.00
Van Mildert
Style: 561511514, Concealed zip fasten, Press-stud cuffs, Detachable badge to left sleeve, Two button fasten chest pockets, Branded buttons  |
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- Mens Blas Sky Blue Shirt
 | 30.50
Van Mildert
Blue shirt with white pinstripe detail, Button fasten front, Long sleeves with button fasten cuffs, Contrast colour buttons, One front pocket with button fasten, Logo tag detail to front, Contrast patch detail to sleeves, Curved uneven hem, V-insert detail |
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- Mens Pathcrew Black T-Shirt
 | 22.00
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Crew neck, Short sleeved, Rubberised logo to front, Logo tag detail, Slim fit, Ribbed neckline and cuff trims |
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- Mens Morkere Notch Dark Navy Blue T-Shirt
 | 40.00
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Crew neck, Short sleeved, Contrast panel to front, Embroidered logo, Logo tag detail, Ribbed neckline |
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- Womens Skull Detail Grey Leather Cuff Bracelet
 | 94.00
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Leather and suede cuff bracelet, Magnetic fastening, Silver skull detailing, Swarovski crystal embellishments, Engraved logo detail |
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- Chrono Metallic Red Watch
 | 180.00
Van Mildert
Chrono metal collection, Red aluminium, Butterfly clasp fastening, Chronograph hour dials, Coloured steel graduated bezel, Presented in a branded display box, ME11RD |
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- Mens Dean Regular Blue Purple Chinos
 | 60.00
Van Mildert
Button fasten waistband, Button fly, Branded buttons, Two front pockets, Two flap back pockets, Straight leg, Leather logo patch to waistband |
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- Womens Lucy-Card Granite Grey T-Shirt
 | 45.00
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Slouch jersey graphic t-shirt, Relaxed fitting, Scoop neck, Capped sleeves, Forest print graphic detail, Printed logo detail, Contrast back with print graphic, Uneven hemlineSizing: XS=8, S=10 etc |
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- Mens Fiery Court Navy Blue Plimsolls
 | 25.00
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Textile upper, textile lining, rubber sole, Embroidered logo detail, Knitted cuff, Lace fastening, Logo to tongue |
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- Mens Hank Rey Organic Contrast Blue Denim Jeans
 | 130.00
Van Mildert
Style: 111104, Five pocket style, Button fasten waistband, Button fly, Embroidered back pockets, Signature orange thread, Straight leg, 12 oz Turkish denim, Logo tag detail |
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