Martin Ahern

TOWER London

Founded in North London by Harry Demopoulos at the peak of 1980, TOWER London is a multi-award winning independent footwear retailer that maintains the same ‘homegrown' family feel to this day. A short 40 years after its conception, we've seen TOWER's name change from its preliminary ‘Silver Shoes' to ‘Tower Boots' only to settle with our current branding in 2013. We boast five shopfronts spread across London, including stores in East London's Brick Lane and a coveted flagship location in Earl's Court - thereafter breaking bread between Wood Green and Walthamstow whilst sporting headquarters situated at the heart of Shoreditch. With this rate of expansion in mind, it goes without saying that our diligent team is dedicated to progress - we remain comfortable in doing things our own way. Elements of proven experience within the retail aspect of industry aside, we aim to champion youth culture through foundational work or charitable events which allows us to celebrate our diversity in equal part. We aim to give back to those who give to us and relive deep-rooted nostalgia. We embrace our city, our city and its people embrace us - it's important to change with the times whilst maintaining that initial image, seeing as that primary goal never strayed. June 2018: Drapers Footwear Awards 2018 – Winner, Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year July 2016: Drapers Footwear Awards 2016 – Winner, Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year August 2015: Buyers Power List 2015 – Winner, Best Individual Footwear Buyer February 2015: Best of British Independent Retailers Awards – Winner, Best Independent Footwear Retailer 2015 May 2014: Drapers Footwear & Accessories Awards – Winner, Independent Retailer of the Year 2014