NEWSJuly 6, 2026

P.Louise opens its first store, a 19,000 sq ft Manchester flagship

The creator-led cosmetics brand bets on experiential retail weeks after its Boots high-street debut.

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P.Louise opens its first store, a 19,000 sq ft Manchester flagship

P.Louise, the cosmetics brand founded by make-up artist and social media creator Paige Williams, has opened its first permanent store: P.Louise City, a 19,000 sq ft, two-floor flagship at Trafford Palazzo in Manchester.

The space is built around experience rather than shelves. Alongside the full range — colour cosmetics, skincare, bodycare and haircare across themed zones — the store houses a juice bar, a P.Louise-branded pharmacy and supermarket, a florist, a working salon, a cinema, makeup education zones, content-creation areas and a skate-ramp dancefloor.

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The brand frames it as a destination designed for repeat visits and content creation rather than a one-off purchase.

In May, P.Louise made its high-street debut through Boots, entering 36 stores nationwide and Boots.com with more than 200 products and six exclusive partnerships — supported by shop-in-shop installations, themed storefronts, branded vehicle activations and training for Boots beauty advisors.

"We don't just create cosmetics — we're creating collectable experiences alongside collectable cosmetics," said founder Paige Williams. "A place you'll want to come back to again and again, because every visit has something new to discover."

P.Louise City is open now at Trafford Palazzo in Manchester.

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