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Browns of York – one of the city’s best department stores, stocking a massive range of brands under one roof.

Situated on the corner of Davygate, Browns of York is an independent, family owned department store, offering a huge selection of stunning brands and products under one roof.

Beauty Hall

Established over a century ago, Browns of York is one of the finest department stores in the city, and with our recently refurbished Beauty Hall, you can choose from some of the most prestigious designer names in the world of beauty and fragrance, including:

• Sisley
• Chanel
• YSL
• Clarins
• Benefit
• Bobbi Brown
• Dior
• Jean Paul Gaultier
• Juicy Couture

Handbags, Jewellery and Accessories

You'll be in absolute handbag heaven in our new Radley shop, and our range of fabulous, on-trend designer bags. Or if you're looking for a special gift or just want to treat yourself, take a look at our selection of jewellery and accessories, including Shades of Time and Adele Marie Jewellery.

Lingerie Department

From the perfect Valentine's Day present to everyday wear, Browns of York's Lingerie Department has everything that you need. Our exquisite, seasonal collections include:

• Calvin Klein
• Ted Baker
• Triumph
• Panache
• Lepel
• Charnos
• Fantasie
• Freya

Fashion Department

Designed to suit any age and taste, our large fashion department boasts a huge range of designer brands for everyday wear and special occasions:

• Jesire
• Caractere
• Miss Sixty
• Phase 8
• Kaliko/Minuet
• Elvi
• Benetton
• Sisley
• Alexon
• Country Casuals
• Box Fresh
• Pink Soda
• Desigual

Plus, Browns of York's award winning ladies shoes and boots collection has a range of leading designers available, including Rocket Dog, Crocs, Gabor and Jane Shilton.

Menswear Department

Browns of York's Menswear Department is situated in a beautiful Grade II listed building on the ground floor. The York shop stocks the best designer clothes and shoes available, including:

• Crew
• Camel
• Melka
• Feraud
• Facis Suits
• Marc O'Polo
• Dockers
• Timberland
• Barker

Furniture and Luggage

From sofas to beds; tables to wardrobes, Browns of York has some finest furniture that York's department stores have to offer. Or why not take a look at our prestige luggage brands, Manderina Duck and Tumi?

We would be delighted to welcome you to our department store; Browns of York is situated on the corner of Davygate in the centre of the city. Alternatively, if you would like to know more about us and the products we stock, please visit our website.

Please remember to mention The Best of York when contacting Browns - one of the finest, long-established department stores in the city.