No.1 Royal Exchange
Cornhill
City of London
EC3V 3LL
Monday-Friday: 12-6pm
GOFF COURTNEY is showcasing its collection, along with a selection of accessories, publications and artworks in the heart of the City of London.
After opening our doors in November 2023, the response has been incredible. Once people see our ‘distilled’ concept – ‘genius’ has been the response! The easy ‘throw-on’ aspect of the pieces chimes with both men and women.
Upon finding the tiny shop, we discovered it has two additional floors - all the same 80 sq ft! – albeit with higher ceilings/floor to ceiling windows.
As a short-term shop, we plan to add works by like-minded creatives on the first floor and Misha Stefan's ‘soft modern’ artworks will feature on the top floor (our founder’s architect partner – together they previously ran pioneering showspace www.intermission.london).
The unit was previously Searle & Co, a family jeweller’s since 1933. The bespoke wood and mirrored display cases give more of a cabinet of curiosities feel than retail premises. The interior is grade 1 listed, so we are gently adopting and adapting the space for our design output.
The Royal Exchange was London’s first centre for trading stocks, later adding retail businesses – the start-ups of the day. Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth I in 1571 – it is a privilege to be operating from such a prestigious and historic destination.