ethelstreet on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/ethelstreet/Recent content in ethelstreet on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 09 May 2026 05:54:00 +0000Iconic Birmingham Independent Boutique Autograph Closes After 38 Years, Citing City Centre Challengeshttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/iconic-birmingham-independent-boutique-autograph-closes-after-38-years-citing-city-centre-challenges/Sat, 09 May 2026 05:54:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/iconic-birmingham-independent-boutique-autograph-closes-after-38-years-citing-city-centre-challenges/After nearly four decades as a cornerstone of Birmingham’s independent retail scene, Autograph, a beloved clothes shop located on Ethel Street, has closed its doors. Established in 1988 by Carl Lester, Autograph was renowned for offering exclusive menswear from high-profile designers such as Maison Margiela, Rick Owens, Raf Simons, Vivienne Westwood, and emerging Japanese labels. It attracted fashion enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond, celebrated for its unique curation and close designer relationships cultivated over 20 years.