Monsoon, owned by Peter Simon was founded in 1973 by way of selling shaggy woollen coats on the Portobello Road and hand block printed garments from Rajasthan. The creative focus was set on the clothes with a tribal origin from faraway places including bizarre dresses from Afganistan and countries en route.

The first Monsoon shop was opened in Knightsbridge, London around May 1973 and later by1984, the concept of new and strongly differentiated store Accessorize was born, adjoining to Convent Garden Piazza Monsoon branch. Expanding further, came the "Monsoon Home" in Kings Road, London and by 2001, Monsoon Baby was launched named Accessorize Angels. In autumn 2004, came Monsoon Boy along with Monsoon Men. And lastly not to forget by 2000, the brand introduced a unique collection of international modern art collection at the Monsoon building.

Monsoon stores are available globally, and have expanded swiftly form its London foundation. At present one can find over 388 Monsoon and Accessorize outlets all over the UK and Eire. Monsoon's outlets are worldwide located in Denmark, France, Greece, the Middle East, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, UAE, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Malta, Singapore, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, Australia and at many more places. Further expansion planning of the company is via continues growth in UK and Eire, combining with cautious expansion overseas, linking joint ventures. Focused staff and product are the key factor for Monsoon's success.

The brand have successfully extended into Home ware, Boys wear, Baby wear and Menswear. Being strongly and mainly associated with a very feminine look, Monsoon is very popular for its striking, often embroidered fabrics and style.

Developing as a strong brand with a vast unique identity, Monsoon has come a long way. Monsoon's product from the Far East still continues to imply a strong influence, by way of essential beauty of fabric, colour and technique been used on its products. Talented and innovative designer's team is always in the search of creating the individual and unique Monsoon's look by possibly gathering inspiration and ideas from around the world, which truly makes the brand, stands out from the rest. Monsoon's Home range makes use of many classic Monsoon fabrics, colours, techniques, new textures and resources. Monsoon's home range offers bed and bath lines, tabletop products, ceramics and glassware, as well as pleasant and attractive accessories.

Monsoon- a brand which redefines fashion!