About Meanwhile On
Meanwhile On is a supportive platform for emerging brands, entrepreneurs, and creatives to launch stores. By transforming shops that are currently empty or with an undesirable use, we are bringing new concepts and experiences to add vibrancy to high streets while incubating brands that have the potential to become long-term occupiers.
Building on our award-winning Pop-Up programme, Meanwhile On is providing free or significantly reduced initial rents, 70% business rate relief, store design and fit-out support. There is also operational guidance and mentoring from our project delivery partner Someday Studios.
Meanwhile On is part of our Fairer Economy plan. This work supports our strategy for a vibrant and sustainable West End, to invest in high streets throughout the borough and enable jobs for local communities.
Stores
In partnership and with thanks to landlords Places for London and Royal London, Canadian and West End and Savills the first stores will be:
By Rotation
Open from 23 October 2024 to 31 December 2024 at 31 Brook Street
By Rotation is the world's largest shared wardrobe of designer fashion, allowing customers to rent designer fashion pieces for a fraction of the retail price. Join their community of 500,000+ rotators.
CANVVS
Now open at 373 Oxford Street
CANVVS is a creator community, elevating and celebrating trainer art. In store, they will be offering a platform for local designers and showcasing customised and bespoke footwear.
Love Cocoa
Now open at 36 South Molton Street
The Modern Chocolatier: a B-Corp selling luxury and sustainable chocolate, Love Cocoa. Founded by James Cadbury, the great-great-great grandson of the Cadbury’s founder.
YSSO
4 December 2024 until 31 January 2025 at 76 New Bond Street
It takes two. Mother-daughter duo Stalo and Alexia Karides founded YSSO in 2020 with the shared vision of modern jewellery with ancient beginnings. The two creatives tap into their Greek heritage to design organic and sculptural pieces, each handcrafted and completely unique.
Kindred of Ireland
Kindred of Ireland was open from 9 July 2024 to 26 August 2024, at 31 Brook Street, Mayfair
Kindred of Ireland makes luxury linen with heritage and heart, breathing new life into the tradition of Irish linen by creating timeless pieces with a contemporary edge.
Beauty Pie
22 November until 1 December 2024 at 35 Brook Street
Beauty Pie hosted their 9-day holiday party pop-up in the heart of Mayfair, sharing their new 2024 gifting collection, featuring beautifully curated, indulgent beauty gifts just in time for the holidays.
HADES
HADES was open from 30 August to 29 September 2024 at 31 Brook Street
British handcrafted clothing brand HADES, with collections drawing inspiration from counter-culture, radical figures, ideas and history.
Applications
Meanwhile On received over 800 applications in the first round. A two-stage evaluation and selection process was undertaken to shortlist the most innovative, cutting-edge and up-and-coming businesses.
We are not currently accepting applications for the programme.
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Past pop-ups
Past pop-ups have also taken place in prime retail space on Oxford Street and Regent Street. Beyond retail, pop-ups have also tackled issues like mental health and disability discrimination.