House of Fraser

Feb 22, 2023

House of Fraser is a British fashion retailer and store chain founded in Glasgow, United Kingdom, in 1849 by Hugh Fraser and James Arthur as Arthur and Fraser.

House of Fraser is now headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The retail company sells luxury clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children.

British retailer Frasers Group owns House of Fraser along with many other brands like Jack Wills, Sports Direct, Missguided, 18Montrose, Game, USC, Flannels, Everlast, Donnay, Lonsdale, and more.

The Frasers Group operates more than 1,500 stores and has over 30,000 employees in stores, factories, logistics, brands, and subsidiaries across 20 countries where it does business.

House of Fraser runs a network of stores across fashion, luxury, experience and begins an exciting new chapter as it welcomes its new owner: Mike Ashley's Sports Direct International.

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Sustainability Rating: 4/10

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Category: Clothing, accessories, shoes, bags, jewelry

For: Women, men, children

Type: Basics, denim, dresses, knitwear, activewear, underwear, loungewear, swimwear, outerwear, nightwear, sandals, flats, sneakers, boots, heels

Style: Chic, classic

Quality: Medium

Prices: $$

Sizes: 2XS-4XL, 4-20 (US), 6-22 (UK), 36-52 (EU), 6-22 (AU), plus

Fabrics: Cotton, linen, hemp, lyocell, modal, viscose, cupro, acetate, polyester, nylon, spandex, polyethylene, polypropylene, acrylic, neoprene, polyurethane, rubber, leather, wool, silk, down

100% Organic: No

100% Vegan: No

Ethical & Fair: No

Recycling: Yes

Producing countries: N/a

Certifications: GOTS, BCI, RDS, FSC, Oeko-tex

Sustainability Practices

House of Fraser only sells very few products made from organic materials such as organic cotton and hemp or recycled materials such as recycled cotton, recycled polyester, and regenerated nylon.

Most of its products are either made from natural materials without relevant certifications, such as regular cotton or linen, or synthetic petroleum-based fibers such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, and more.

House of Fraser also offers some products made from semi-synthetic fibers or regenerated cellulosic fabrics such as Tencel lyocell, modal, acetate, and viscose.

Tencel is an eco-friendly fiber made with wood pulp from certified sustainable forests. But only very few House of Fraser's products are environmentally friendly and sustainable.

The 2022 Fashion Transparency Index gave the Frasers Group a score of only 6% based on how much the group discloses about its social and environmental policies, practices, and impacts.

House of Fraser doesn't sell products made from exotic animal skin, hair, fur, or angora. But many of its collections use leather, wool, silk, and down feathers.

These animal-derived materials are cruel and unethical. They also harm the environment by producing greenhouse gases and waste. More sustainable alternatives exist.

Sustainability Goals

House of Fraser has identified key areas where it can make a difference. It focuses on energy usage in its stores, transport, and waste management.

House of Fraser is continuously aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and actively reducing the amount of waste it sends to landfill. It stays committed to minimizing waste and improving energy efficiency.