Caryn Franklin has included Valpiani in her top 100 UK retailers: "This Harrogate store, housed in an immaculate Edwardian building on one of the town's main shopping streets, is one of the North's finest fashion destinations." (Conran Octapus Ltd, 2002)

Our 4,000 ft2 store is on the same street as Betty's and the original 1920's fittings are so stunning that they have been used in the Agatha Christy film with Vanessa Redgrave and Dustin Hoffman. Our staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about their fashion areas - we have 6 shops within the shop, which you can find out more about by clicking on the links over on the left.

Rita travels constantly throughout Europe to ensure weekly arrivals from leading brands as well as discovering new designer talent. Exclusivity within Harrogate is without question, but often we are the sole UK stockist of international designer wear.

Unique among independent fashion retailers, we also have a manufacturing business. Under our own label, we can offer the latest trends at affordable prices.