Building work has begun on creating a new menswear shop in Southport town centre.
Vincentius will open in the former Wesley Fish shop at 27 Tulketh Street, with workers currently at the site giving it a fresh new look ready for opening.
The work has exposed the old signs for the former shop which was present before Wesley Fish which sold fabrics, sewing machines and haberdashery.
Vincentius is a menswear boutique which provides handmade and made to measure garments.
The company is based in Liverpool.
It will add to other existing clothing brands which have opened on Tulketh Street in recent years, including Flannels, USC and Sports Direct.
In June this year, a planning application was lodged with Sefton Council to convert the former Southport Visiter offices opposite the new Vincentius store into three new retail or commercial units.
Wesley Fish closed its doors last year after an impressive number of years in the town.
On its website, Vincentius says: “Born from a tailoring background, we found a passion for producing premium handmade products crafted with the highest quality fabrics that fit & feel perfect. Our goal is to provide luxury pieces at affordable prices.
“We strive everyday to produce more and more premium pieces to allow our customers to create a capsule wardrobe. Our aim is to provide full Vincentius outfits from head to toe for any occasion.
“Vincentius is progressing as it always has done, with infinite care, making certain the pieces give exceptional feel and fit.”
A planning application for new shop front and signage has been submitted to Sefton Council.
The plans are being drawn up by PWL Architecture Ltd.
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