About Us

Bench is a British born, urban lifestyle brand. The brand originated in the late 80s as a niche t-shirt brand creating pieces inspired by BMX biking and the world of skate boarding.

Having developed their own independent style with influential designs and unique concepts, Bench began dressing some of the UK’s iconic musicians right from the start.

Bench continually developed and quickly urbanized into an internationally respected brand, which is still proving it’s versatility within today’s music culture. Now a widely and highly respected urban lifestyle brand, Bench was named the Coolest Streetwear Brand by the 2007/2008 CoolBrands panel.

The brand has always had a strong association with Manchester’s music scene and the underground explosion which surrounded it in the heart of the city during the 90s. Nowadays the appeal stretches across every imaginable urban scene.

Synonymous with music, Bench have styled legends and modern artists, as well as collaborating with some of the greatest music institutions, both in the UK and internationally.

Bench Live reflects this strong music heritage, and having worked with the likes of Creamfields, Ibiza Rocks, Melt! Festival, Warehouse Project, Sankeys and Eurockéennes, Bench feel it is time to have a site to showcase their interest in local, national and international music scenes.

Since the humble Manchester beginnings, Bench’s distribution has extended globally; the brand is now sold worldwide in Europe, USA, Canada and Russia. In 2006, Bench opened its first standalone store in Berlin. There are now over 50 Bench stores worldwide, with expansion plans ongoing.

Bench has always built its collections on the individuality of real people and real products and will continue to do so moving forward.