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.
- Womens Guardia Vin Cream Cardigan Knit
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Branded button fastening, Cown neck collar with drawstring detail, Ruched side details, Small logo print detail  |
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- Mens Kennedy Black Espadrilles
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Elastic V for easy on and off, Canvas upper, Logo tab to side, Applique logo on rear, Cushioned leather insole, Sponge arch support, Molded outsole |
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- Womens Wrap Front Lame Gold Dress
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V-neck, Sleeveless, Crossover bust, Wrap effect, Gathered detailing at front, Printed finish, Zip fastening |
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- Womens Donatella Printed Black Trousers
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Multi print pattern, Elasticated waistband, Rouched bottoms, Two pockets |
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- Mens Peal Front Multi Stripe Navy Blue Polo T-Shirt
 | 36.00
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Multi stripe pattern, Logo tag detail, Applique logo to chest, Three button fasten placket, Elasticated arms and waistband |
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- Mens Ibaraki Blue Twisted Denim Jeans
 | 60.00
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Multiple pockets, Contrast colour buttons, Button fly, Engineered fit, Leather logo patch to back, Rubberised logo details |
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- Mens Basic White T-Shirt
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Round neck, Logo design on arm, Tag logo details, Elasticated arms and waistband |
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- Mens Hoops Low Black and White Leather and Canvas Trainers
 | 60.00
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Low profile style, Lace up fasten, Contrast colour sole unit, Leather covered moulded sockliner, Logo to tongue, Cell structured PU outsole, Padded collar |
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- Mens Custom Fit Blue Check Shirt
 | 95.00
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Button fasten, Button down collar, Check pattern, Custom fit, Button fasten cuffs |
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- Mens 883 Elgin Black T-Shirt
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Round neck, Short sleeved, Large printed logo to front, Logo to left sleeve, Rubberised logo to back |
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