A WOMENSWEAR and accessory shop is opening today in Swindon town centre.

The duel store in Regent Street, which covers an area of 3, 300 sq ft, will house the two high street retailers Monsoon and Accessorize.

It is due to be officially opened today by Swindon Mayor Coun Derek Benfield. Founded in 1972, Monsoon stocks clothes with ethnic origins.

Accessorize, which was set up in 1984, sells accessories such as jewellery, hats and scarves inspired by oriental and Asian designs. There are 145 Monsoon and 155 Accessorize shops in Britain.